Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Adams, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Pensacola, FL

  • NPI 1720039175
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 96.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5190 Bayou Blvd Ste 2
Pensacola, FL 325032162
(850) 746-0560
fax (850) 746-0559
Mailing address
4205 Belfort RD Ste 4015
Jacksonville, FL 322163623

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 20, 2026
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME176921
Medicaid
AL #009926075

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720039175. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
25,167
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$705,944
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 10,703 18 $13
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 8,350 16 $42
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 3,960 44 $23
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 551 83 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 469 361 $116
96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 205 40 $58
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 194 70 $13
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 161 37 $112
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 105 90 $161
96415 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour 88 13 $25

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Pensacola Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 4,300. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,949
Transactions
161
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 23 $535.50
Janssen Biotech, INC. 14 $354.13
Pfizer INC. 17 $347.97
Ucb, INC. 18 $319.25
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 12 $311.18
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 8 $287.57
Amgen INC. 15 $268.41
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 9 $256.15
Radius Health, INC. 11 $251.99
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 10 $225.82
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 10 $185.19
Lilly USA, LLC 6 $141.81
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $110.76
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $67.93
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 2 $54.58

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$3,949

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,934
Patients
1,579
Total drug cost
$185,739
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 520 287 $60,007
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 300 157 $16,548
Gabapentin Generic 294 157 $5,967
Tramadol Hcl Generic 255 109 $3,140
Prednisone Generic 248 136 $3,156
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 216 120 $8,763
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 190 114 $13,794
Azathioprine Generic 123 64 $10,240
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 123 71 $1,291
Meloxicam Generic 123 77 $1,127

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Adams's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Adams practices Rheumatology Physician in Pensacola, FL.
Where does Dr. Christopher Adams practice?
Dr. Christopher Adams practices at 5190 Bayou Blvd Ste 2, Pensacola, FL 325032162. Office phone: 8507460560.
What is Dr. Christopher Adams's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Adams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720039175, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Adams accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Adams accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Adams commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (HCPCS J1602); Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0129); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.