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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Adams, Gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Dawn Adams, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Adams is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adams’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adams’s office at (615) 322-3000.
What languages does Dr. Adams speak?
Dr. Adams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
What conditions does Dr. Adams treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Mild Malnutrition
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
- Mild Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Mild Nutritional Deficiency
- Slight Underweight
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
- E441: Mild protein-calorie malnutrition
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Malabsorption After Surgery
- Intestinal Malabsorption
- After Surgery
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Postoperative Malabsorption
- Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
- Surgical Malabsorption
- Nutrient Malabsorption
- Digestive Malabsorption
- Malabsorption Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified
- K909: Intestinal malabsorption, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease with Fistula
- Crohn's Disease
- Fistulas
- Crohn’s Disease
- Crohn's Disease with Abnormal Connection', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Fistula', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Fistula
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K50813: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with fistula
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
Also known as:
- Functional Intestinal Disorder
- Digestive Disease
- Functional Bowel Disorder
- Digestive Motility Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5989: Other specified functional intestinal disorders
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Intestinal Fistula
- Colonic Disease
- Fistulas
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel fistula
- Enteric fistula
- Abdominal fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K632: Fistula of intestine
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Short Gut Syndrome
- SBS
ICD-10 Codes:
- K90822: Short bowel syndrome without colon in continuity
Which procedures does Dr. Adams perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dawn Adams may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Adams' office.
Does Dr. Adams accept my insurance?
Dr. Adams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Adams accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Adams in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Adams' office located?
Dr. Dawn Adams' Primary Practice
1301 Medical Center Dr
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000
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 1588807168.
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. Dawn Adams's specialty?
Dr. Adams is a Gastroenterologist near Nashville, TN. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Adams to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dawn Adams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Adams is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital 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 Dawn Adams accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Dawn Adams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dawn Adams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Adams's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dawn Adams?
Please contact Dr. Adams's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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