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Dr. Sarah Adams

Pediatrician

Wilmington, NC

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Adams, Pediatrician in Wilmington, NC?

    Dr. Sarah Adams is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Wilmington, NC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Adams graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Adams is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adams’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adams’s office at (910) 763-2476.

    Where did Dr. Adams go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program A

    • Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | University of Maryland School of Medicine | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Adams board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Adams 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
    • Spanish

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Vaccine Safety Counseling
    • Vaccine Safety
    • Immunization Advice
    • Vaccine Information Session
    • Vaccine Side Effects Counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7185: Encounter for immunization safety counseling

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Viral Infection
    • Viral Infection
    • Uncommon Viral Diseases
    • Rare Viral Infections
    • Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B338: Other specified viral diseases
    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah 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 (910) 763-2476 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Adams accept in Wilmington, NC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medcost Preferred

    • State of North Carolina

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Adams' office located?

    Dr. Sarah Adams' Primary Practice

    1628 Doctors Cir

    Wilmington, NC 28401

    (910) 763-2476

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    Dr. Sarah Adams' Practice 2

    715 Medical Center Dr

    Wilmington, NC 28401

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    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 1104888593.

    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. Sarah Adams's specialty?

    Dr. Adams is a Pediatrician near Wilmington, NC.

    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. Sarah Adams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Adams is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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. Sarah Adams accepting new patients in Wilmington, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Sarah Adams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Adams' office at (910) 763-2476 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Adams' office at (910) 763-2476 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Adams' office located?

    Dr. Adams' office is located in Wilmington, NC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sarah Adams have?

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