Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Adams, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Lexington, KY

  • NPI 1487069845
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 405362678
(859) 257-1000
Additional location
900 S Limestone St, Ctw 304
Lexington, KY 405360001
(859) 323-9918
fax (859) 323-1197

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 10, 2020
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #50533

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487069845. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
329
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$40,049
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 213 75 $113
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 47 24 $76
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 36 17 $206
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 18 18 $167
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 15 15 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$99
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Baxter Healthcare 1 $98.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$99

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
70
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$14,865
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Furosemide Generic 26 0 $134
Carvedilol Generic 17 0 $80
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 16 0 $14,543
Losartan Potassium Generic 11 0 $108

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Paul Adams's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Adams practices Nephrology Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Paul Adams practice?
Dr. Paul Adams practices at 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 405362678. Office phone: 8592571000.
What is Dr. Paul Adams's NPI?
Dr. Paul Adams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487069845, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Adams accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Adams accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Adams commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.