Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Adams, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Specialist · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1578542338
- Accepts Medicare
- 45 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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501 19Th Street, Trustees Tower, Suite 600
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 331-9160
fax (865) 374-2203
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 13, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Tennessee #18808 · Tennessee #MD018808
- Medicaid (2)
- TN #Q000002 · TN #3721924
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578542338. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
941
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$89,884
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 314 | 104 | $73 | |
96521 |
Refilling and maintenance of portable pump | 304 | 17 | $112 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 98 | 87 | $120 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 94 | 53 | $118 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 45 | 25 | $111 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 22 | 18 | $82 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 20 | 16 | $8 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 17 | 16 | $162 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 14 | 12 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 13 | 11 | $10 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
566
Patients
39
Total drug cost
$953,201
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefazolin Sodium | Generic | 71 | 0 | $2,351 |
| Genvoya (Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen) | Brand | 70 | 0 | $283,707 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 56 | 24 | $1,784 |
| Minocycline Hcl | Generic | 54 | 15 | $4,890 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 40 | 0 | $1,108 |
| Juluca (Dolutegravir/Rilpivirine) | Brand | 39 | 0 | $138,797 |
| Odefsey (Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala) | Brand | 35 | 0 | $132,063 |
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 34 | 0 | $1,758 |
| Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) | Brand | 27 | 0 | $110,054 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 25 | 0 | $3,702 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Adams's medical specialty?
Dr. John Adams practices Infectious Disease Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. John Adams practice?
Dr. John Adams practices at 501 19Th Street, Knoxville, TN 37916. Office phone: 8653319160.
What is Dr. John Adams's NPI?
Dr. John Adams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578542338, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Adams accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Adams accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Adams commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Refilling and maintenance of portable pump (HCPCS 96521); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.