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Dr. William Adams

Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Foot Surgeon

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Adams, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. William Adams is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Adams is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adams’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adams’s office at (650) 853-2986.

    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 Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Adams typically treat?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, 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:

    • Nail Fungus
    • Tinea Infection
    • Onychomycosis
    • Fungal nail infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

    Also known as:

    • Metatarsalgia
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Forefoot Pain
    • Ball of Foot Pain
    • Foot Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7741: Metatarsalgia, right foot

    Also known as:

    • Ram's Horn Nails
    • Nail Disease
    • Onychogryphosis
    • Thickened nails
    • Curved nails

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L602: Onychogryphosis

    What procedures does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Adams typically perform?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Adams performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn paring
    • Callus debridement
    • Hyperkeratotic lesion removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
    • Big toe joint debridement
    • First MTP joint release
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe

    CPT Codes:

    • 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
    • Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
    • Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
    • Big toe bunion surgery
    • Hallux Valgus Repair
    • Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
    • 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Does Dr. Adams accept my insurance?

    Dr. Adams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 853-2986 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Adams accept in Palo Alto, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Adams' office located?

    Level 3 Lee Building - Department Of Podiatry

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    (650) 853-2986

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    Dr. William Adams' Practice 2

    2350 W El Camino Real Fl 2

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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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 1447487830.

    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. William Adams's specialty?

    Dr. Adams is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA.

    What does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon do?

    Podiatrist with specialization in foot and ankle surgery has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. This includes both surgical and non-surgical approaches for issues like fractures, deformities, and arthritis, with a focus on improving mobility and foot health.

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

    Yes, Dr. Adams is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Eden Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

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    Is Dr. William Adams accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

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

    Does Dr. William Adams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Adams' office at (650) 853-2986 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Adams' office at (650) 853-2986 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Adams' office located?

    Dr. Adams' offices are located in Palo Alto, CA and Mountain View, CA.