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Dr. Kenneth Adams, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Las Vegas, NV

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Adams, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Las Vegas, NV?

    Dr. Kenneth Adams, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Adams is fluent in English, 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 (702) 462-2232.

    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 Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Adams typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Adams typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth 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 (702) 462-2232 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Adams accept in Las Vegas, NV?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Nevada

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Adams' office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Adams' Primary Practice

    3186 S Maryland Pkwy

    Las Vegas, NV 89109

    (702) 462-2232

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    Dr. Kenneth Adams' Practice 2

    1409 E Lake Mead Blvd

    North Las Vegas, NV 89030

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    Dr. Kenneth Adams' Practice 3

    3100 N Tenaya Way

    Las Vegas, NV 89128

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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 1376868208.

    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. Kenneth Adams's specialty?

    Dr. Adams is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Las Vegas, NV.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Adams is affiliated with Mountainview Hospital, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, Henderson Hospital, Valley View 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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. Kenneth Adams accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?

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

    Does Dr. Kenneth Adams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Adams' office at (702) 462-2232 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Adams' office at (702) 462-2232 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Adams' office located?

    Dr. Adams' offices are located in Las Vegas, NV and North Las Vegas, NV.