Samantha Collins, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Family Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant
- Child
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Samantha Collins
About The Provider
Samantha Collins is an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner who sees patients at Silver Cross Medical Group's Lockport location.
Samantha earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University in Arizona, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing, where she advanced her training to become a certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
This provider is a member of Silver Cross Health Connection, a physician-hospital organization (PHO) made up of independent physicians who have been approved by some health plans to treat patients within the Silver Cross Health Connection network.* Silver Cross Health Connection is a network of approved providers that was created to make your provider selection process easier.
Awards
Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society, Inductee, 2018
Philosophy Of Care
"My care philosophy is that I cannot help but treat each patient like they are my family. Each patient deserves quality, research-based care that is unique to their health story. This not only helps build a trusting patient-provider relationship but also helps promote patient advocacy. I strive to make sure my patients feel heard and respected, no matter the weight of the problem."
Locations
- Silver Cross Medical Group - Lockport
- 16622 West 159th Street, Suite 501, Lockport, IL 60441
- Get Directions
- phone: 815-300-7264
- fax: 815-838-4410
Clinical Interests
Wellness visits, health screenings, initiate and monitor treatment of chronic illness or disease including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, mood disorders and arthritis.
Expertise
Education
- University of Phoenix, Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN, 2019
- Grand Canyon University, BSN, 2015
- Joliet Junior College, ADN, 2011
Insurance
- Aetna – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
- Aetna Medicare Advantage – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
- Ambetter – Commercial Plan
- Beech Street – PPO Next
- BLUE ADVANTAGE-HMO
- BLUE CROSS BLUE PRECISION EHP SITE 502
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD-PPO
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY - MMAI-MEDICAID
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY - MMAI-MEDICARE
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY-MEDICAID
- BLUE CROSS HMO BLUE ADVANTAGE EHP SITE 502
- BLUE CROSS HMP EHP SITE 502
- BLUE PRECISION-HMO
- CIGNA (OA, Great West, State of IL, TrueChoice) – PPO, HMO, EPO, POS, Medicare Advantage
- Coventry (Personal Care) – HMO, PPO, POS
- Devoted Healthcare – Medicare Advantage
- Essence Healthcare – Medicare Advantage
- Health Alliance – PPO, Medicare Advantage
- HEALTHLINK-PPO
- HFN, Inc. – PPO
- HSTechnology – EPO
- Humana Health Plans (Choice, Gold Plus, National, PlatinumHMO, Preferred, Premier & Select) – PPO, HMO, EPO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Illinois Medicaid (Health Choice IL) – Medicaid
- MEDICARE
- Meridian – Medicaid, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Multiplan/CAPP CARE – PPO
- OSCAR – PPO
- Preferred) – HMO, PPO, Medicaid, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) – PPO
- Professional Benefits Administrator (PBA) – PPO
- Provider Partners Health Plan (PPHP) – Medicare Advantage
- SEIU Healthcare – PPO
- Self Pay
- Self-Insured Employer Group
- SILVER CROSS HEALTH CONNECTION
- UniCare – PPO
- UnitedHealth (UHC) (Navigate, AARP, Choice Plus & Select) – PPO, HMO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare (Meridian Medicare Product) – Medicare Advantage
- WORKERS COMPENSATION
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
142 ratings, 37 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
NP was very efficient and solved my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Samantha was very professional and knowledgeable. She made sure all my questions was answered before she left
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2026
Both nurse and Doctor were very helpful and knowledgeable and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Samantha was a great listener. Seemed very concerned with helping me and in a timely manner. Had a great sense of humor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
No problems at all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
Samantha is thorough and compassionate. She is the reason that I switched to this clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Well Satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
A very good practice!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2026
Awesome
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Ms. Collins was careful and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
NP Samantha Collins did a great job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
Always professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Love Samantha , always very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Samantha is great! She understood my concerns and recommended treatment accordingly. We had a great conversation regarding my medical history and current issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Sam is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
First time meeting Samantha and I was very impressed! She took the to listen to my concerns and help with a plan for me. I am glad I made this appointment to see her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Nicely informative
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
I will gladly recommend my provider !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
GOOD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Excellent PA
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2025
Samantha, the nurses, the receptionist and Dr. Lach are amazing. I'm so happy we switched from Dr. Cole to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
I am so happy I finally found a physician since my physician has retired and I have not been able to find any one until I met Samantha Collin's. I'm so happy I found her. She even worked with my physician that retired so I knew it was a sign I was in the right place.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
We love our NP
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Very thorough n answered with confidence
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Samantha Collins, P.A. Is very caring and thorough. She explains what she's proposing as treatment and the risks and benefits of her proposed plan, but she always includes me in decision-making.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Always looking out for my wellbeing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
NP Collins listens, has thoughtful advice, has a very calming way about her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
I am so thankful for Samantha Collins. I followed her from Joliet and couldn't be more pleased!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
NP Samantha was excellent as well. I hope my future appoints are with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
This is the second time I have seen Samantha Collins, NP and she is very caring, attentive and listens carefully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
I still can't believe how good of an experience I had. THANK YOU
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Samantha is a kind and caring person. Gives you time to explain your issue. Also compassionate and smart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
I'm very grateful for the care they provide.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Thank you for all of your Efforts
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
Samantha Collins was outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Excellent care by both.