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Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC

Accepting New Patients

(187 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Texas Medical School at Houston

910 E Houston Street Suite 330
Tyler, TX 75702

(903) 606-7995

Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC is a neurologist in Tyler, TX specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health.

Office Locations

910 E Houston Street Suite 330
Tyler, TX 75702

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC in 2023

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electrodiagnostic testing

electrophysiological study

In 2012, Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC had a list price for electrodiagnostic testing, and electrophysiological (EP) study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated as a neurologist in Tyler, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	266
doctor visit	1104
electroencephalography (EEG)	81
hospital care	779
inpatient care	779
ultrasound (sonogram)	69
vascular procedures	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated as a neurologist in Tyler, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	1017
electroencephalography (EEG)	58
hospital care	750
inpatient care	750
ultrasound (sonogram)	72
vascular procedures	72

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	484

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	752
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	92
Less than 65	208

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated as a neurologist in Tyler, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	934
electroencephalography (EEG)	100
hospital care	586
inpatient care	586
ultrasound (sonogram)	101
vascular procedures	101

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	740
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	104
Less than 65	159

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	27
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated as a neurologist in Tyler, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	956
electroencephalography (EEG)	117
hospital care	578
inpatient care	578
ultrasound (sonogram)	83
vascular procedures	83

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	742
Female	872

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1412
Black	138
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	564
From 75 to 84	518
85 and over	202
Less than 65	330

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	27
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated as a neurologist in Tyler, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1030
electroencephalography (EEG)	121
hospital care	520
inpatient care	520
ultrasound (sonogram)	75
vascular procedures	75

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	714
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	109
Less than 65	159

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	31
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated as a neurologist in Tyler, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	961
electroencephalography (EEG)	126
hospital care	611
inpatient care	611
ultrasound (sonogram)	72
vascular procedures	72

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	749
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	107
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	33
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated as a neurologist in Tyler, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	883
electroencephalography (EEG)	76
hospital care	299
inpatient care	299
ultrasound (sonogram)	46
vascular procedures	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	662
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	98
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	31
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated as a neurologist in Tyler, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	925
electroencephalography (EEG)	35
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	601
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	75
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	25
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated as a neurologist in Tyler, TX during 2020 were electroencephalography (EEG), diagnostic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	896
electroencephalography (EEG)	33
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	56
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	65
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated as a neurologist in Tyler, TX during 2021 were diagnostic procedures, electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	906
electroencephalography (EEG)	23
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	68
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated as a neurologist in Tyler, TX during 2022 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	888
electroencephalography (EEG)	19
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	655
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	81
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated as a neurologist in Tyler, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	954
electroencephalography (EEG)	71
hospital care	383
inpatient care	383
ultrasound (sonogram)	74
vascular procedures	74

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	60
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	688
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	263
85 and over	91
Less than 65	141
65 to 74	280

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHRISTUS Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Texas True Choice, Humana ChoiceCare Network, HealthSpring, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, USA Managed Care Organization, HealthSmart, TriWest, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, Blue California, Superior Health Plan, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Blue Choice, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Procare Advantage, LLC, Texas Childrens Health Plan, Brookshire Bros, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP) and CHRISTUS Health Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC accepts the following insurance providers:

Texas True Choice

Humana ChoiceCare Network

HealthSpring

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

USA Managed Care Organization

HealthSmart

TriWest

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Cigna

Blue California

Superior Health Plan

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Blue Choice

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Procare Advantage, LLC

Texas Childrens Health Plan

Brookshire Bros

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)

CHRISTUS Health Plan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 187 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC from all over the web to help you find the right in Tyler, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lester Blackshear Collins III, MD, PC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$1,406 Infinity $1,363	PROCLAIM $43
UCB, Inc.	$949 Vimpat $860	Briviact $79	Neupro $10
GENZYME CORPORATION	$778 AUBAGIO $407	LEMTRADA $163	POMPE - DISEASE $103	LUMIZYME $89	XLSD $16
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$724 Nuedexta $548	ONZETRA Xsail $176
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$714 Gilenya $478	EXELON PATCH $125	Aimovig $44	MAYZENT $25	$42
Other	$7,844 VNS Therapy $712	APTIOM $604	TECFIDERA $389	Aimovig $314	Rebif $264	Other $5,560

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11,263
Travel and Lodging	$744
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$242
Gift	$76
Education	$75
Other	$14

Biography

Dr. Lester Collins practices neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Collins has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He appears to be in-network for Amerigroup, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. Dr. Collins is professionally affiliated with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Tyler, TX.

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