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Who is Dr. Adams, Internist in Punta Gorda, FL?
Dr. Derrick Adams, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Punta Gorda, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Adams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adams’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adams’s office at (561) 965-7300.
What languages does Dr. Adams speak?
Dr. Adams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Adams typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Adams typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Derrick Adams may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (561) 965-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Adams accept in Punta Gorda, FL?
Dr. Adams in Punta Gorda, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Adams' office located?
Dr. Derrick Adams' Primary Practice
25097 Olympia Ave Ste 101
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(561) 965-7300
What is Dr. Adams's NPI number?An 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 1902031735.
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. Derrick Adams's specialty?
Dr. Adams is a Internist near Punta Gorda, FL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Derrick Adams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Adams is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte, Adventhealth Port Charlotte Inc, Hca Florida Fawcett Hospital, Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda. 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Derrick Adams accepting new patients in Punta Gorda, FL?
Yes, Dr. Derrick Adams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derrick Adams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Adams's office at (561) 965-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derrick Adams?
Please contact Dr. Adams's office at (561) 965-7300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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