Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melinda Collins, D.O
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hackensack, NJ
- NPI 1407146400
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.8 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
150 Overlook Ave
Hackensack, NJ 076012206
(201) 489-5999
fax (201) 489-1898
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 5, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Jersey #25MB09908000
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407146400. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,042
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$68,374
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 1,684 | 26 | $24 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 98 | 79 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 94 | 65 | $143 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 75 | 59 | $101 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 33 | 28 | $16 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 29 | 29 | $185 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 17 | 14 | $7 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 12 | 11 | $73 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$770
Transactions
60
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | 17 | $202.62 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 18 | $132.40 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. | 4 | $61.99 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 4 | $59.74 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 2 | $35.69 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $34.12 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 2 | $33.34 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 2 | $32.03 | |
| ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $31.13 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 2 | $29.84 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 1 | $23.46 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $18.74 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc | 1 | $16.70 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $16.51 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $14.52 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
609
Patients
177
Total drug cost
$220,792
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 106 | 44 | $983 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 101 | 38 | $12,160 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 84 | 25 | $8,522 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 49 | 18 | $5,570 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 43 | 17 | $2,511 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 38 | 20 | $1,419 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 23 | 0 | $291 |
| Ibandronate Sodium | Generic | 23 | 0 | $910 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 22 | 0 | $245 |
| Methotrexate Sodium (Methotrexate Sodium/Pf) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $283 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melinda Collins's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Collins practices Rheumatology Physician in Hackensack, NJ.
Where does Dr. Melinda Collins practice?
Dr. Melinda Collins practices at 150 Overlook Ave, Hackensack, NJ 076012206. Office phone: 2014895999.
What is Dr. Melinda Collins's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Collins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407146400, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Collins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Collins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Collins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.