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Dr. Meredith Adams, MD

Dr. Meredith Adams, MD

Minneapolis, MN

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    Who is Dr. Adams, Otolaryngologist in Minneapolis, MN?

    Dr. Meredith Adams, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Adams graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed her residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Adams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adams’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adams’s office at (612) 626-6464.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Adams?

    Dr. Meredith Adams, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Adams empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cochlear Implants, Head & Neck Surgery, Hearing & Balance Disorders, Hearing Loss/Tinnitus, Otology & Neuro-Otology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Minneapolis/MN community, Dr. Adams is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

    Is Dr. Adams board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Meredith Adams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology , American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Adams speak?

    Dr. Adams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Adams treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, 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:

    • Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
    • Benign cranial nerve neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Sound Conduction Hearing Loss
    • Middle Ear Hearing Loss
    • Outer Ear Hearing Loss
    • Sound transmission hearing loss
    • Outer or middle ear hearing loss
    • Temporary hearing loss
    • Combined Hearing Loss
    • Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Type Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H9012: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
    • H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cyst in Left Ear
    • Skin Cyst in Right Mastoid Bone
    • Ear Infection
    • Cholesteatoma Left Ear
    • Left Ear Growth
    • Skin Cell Growth in Left Ear
    • Cholesteatoma of Mastoid Right Ear
    • Right Mastoid Growth
    • Skin Cell Growth in Right Mastoid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7192: Unspecified cholesteatoma, left ear
    • H7121: Cholesteatoma of mastoid, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Cholesteatoma
    • Ear Infection
    • Skin cyst in ear
    • Pearl tumor
    • Benign ear growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7191: Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Perforated Eardrum
    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Otosclerosis
    • Ear Disorder
    • Ruptured eardrum
    • Hole in eardrum
    • Tympanic membrane tear
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Hardening of the ear bones
    • Bone growth in the ear
    • Stapes fixation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7291: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear
    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
    • H8093: Unspecified otosclerosis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
    • Ear Disorder
    • Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
    • Hole in Left Eardrum
    • Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7292: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Right Ear Discharge
    • Left Ear Discharge
    • Ear Disorder
    • Right Otorrhea
    • Leaking Right Ear
    • Right Ear Drainage
    • Left Otorrhea
    • Leaking Left Ear
    • Left Ear Drainage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9211: Otorrhea, right ear
    • H9212: Otorrhea, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Neurofibromatosis Type 2
    • Neurofibromatosis
    • Neurofibromatosis type 2
    • NF2
    • Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q8502: Neurofibromatosis, type 2

    Also known as:

    • Having a Cochlear Implant
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Bionic ear
    • Cochlear device
    • Auditory implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9621: Cochlear implant status

    Also known as:

    • Meniere's Disease
    • Ménière disease
    • Ménière's Syndrome
    • Endolymphatic Hydrops
    • Inner Ear Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H8101: Meniere's disease, right ear

    What procedures does Dr. Adams perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Cochlear Implant Surgery
    • Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Implant
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Cochlear Device Implantation
    • Hearing Implant Procedure
    • Inner Ear Implant
    • Osseointegrated hearing implant
    • BAHA implant
    • Skull hearing device

    CPT Codes:

    • 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
    • 69714: Implantation, osseointegrated implant, skull; with percutaneous attachment to external speech processor

    Also known as:

    • Eardrum Repair Surgery
    • Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
    • Stapedectomy
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Middle Ear Repair
    • Eardrum Reconstruction
    • Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
    • Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
    • Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
    • Stapedotomy
    • Middle Ear Bone Surgery
    • Hearing Restoration Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    • CyberKnife Radiosurgery
    • Focused Radiation for Brain
    • SRS

    CPT Codes:

    • 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion

    Also known as:

    • Stereotactic Headframe Placement
    • Radiosurgery Headframe
    • Stereotactic Frame Application
    • Head Immobilization for Radiosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61800: Application of stereotactic headframe for stereotactic radiosurgery (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
    • Autogenous ear cartilage graft
    • Nose cartilage reconstruction
    • Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
    • Cartilage transplant for nose/ear

    CPT Codes:

    • 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
    • Full Audiometry Test
    • Speech Recognition Test
    • Hearing Threshold Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)

    Does Dr. Adams accept my insurance?

    Dr. Adams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 626-6464 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Adams accept in Minneapolis, MN?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthPartners

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Health Plan of N. Indiana

    • State of Tennessee

    • Ucare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Adams' office located?

    Dr. Meredith Adams' Primary Practice

    909 Fulton St SE

    Minneapolis, MN 55455

    (612) 626-6464

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    Dr. Meredith Adams' Practice 2

    2450 Riverside Ave

    Minneapolis, MN 55454

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    Dr. Meredith Adams' Practice 3

    1600 Miller Trunk Hwy Bldg C

    Duluth, MN 55811

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    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 1609992254.

    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. Meredith Adams's specialty?

    Dr. Adams is a Otolaryngologist near Minneapolis, MN. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Adams to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Meredith 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: M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank East Building. 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

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    Is Meredith Adams accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?

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

    Does Dr. Meredith Adams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Adams's office at (612) 626-6464 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Meredith Adams?

    Please contact Dr. Adams's office at (612) 626-6464 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Meredith Adams have?

    Dr. Meredith Adams is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and American Board of Surgery.

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