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Dr. Melissa Adams, MD

Pediatrician

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Adams, Pediatrician in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Melissa Adams, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. She is board certified. Dr. Adams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adams’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adams’s office at (404) 616-4390.

    Is Dr. Adams board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Adams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Adams speak?

    Dr. Adams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Adams typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Adams diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Adams. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism
    • Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Adams typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Adams may include:

    Please contact Dr. Adams' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Adams accept my insurance?

    Dr. Adams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 616-4390 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Adams accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Adams in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareSource

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Adams' office located?

    Dr. Melissa Adams' Primary Practice

    49 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE

    Atlanta, GA 30303

    (404) 616-4390

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    What hospitals are Dr. Adams affiliated with?

    Dr. Adams has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens Hughes Spalding Hospital,Atlanta, GA
    Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital,Atlanta, GA
    Childrens Egleston Hospital,Atlanta, GA

    What is Dr. Adams's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Adams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629230354.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adams?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Adams

    What is Dr. Melissa Adams's specialty?

    Dr. Adams is a Pediatrician near Atlanta, GA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Melissa Adams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Adams is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Hughes Spalding Hospital, Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital, Childrens Egleston Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Melissa Adams accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Adams is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Adams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Adams' office at (404) 616-4390 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Adams?

    Please contact Dr. Adams' office at (404) 616-4390 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Adams' office located?

    Dr. Adams' office is located in Atlanta, GA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Adams have?

    Dr. Melissa Adams is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.