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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Adams, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. Helen Adams, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Adams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adams’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adams’s office at (907) 562-2211.
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Adams typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Helen Adams may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (907) 562-2211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Adams accept in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. Adams in Anchorage, AK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
HealthRight Group
Medicare
State of California
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Where is Dr. Adams' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Adams affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Adams has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Alaska Regional Hospital,Anchorage, AK
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 4 Specialties
Ranked in 7 Procedures
Alaska Regional Hospital,Anchorage, AK
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 4 Specialties
Ranked in 7 Procedures
Providence Alaska Medical Center,Anchorage, AK
Providence Alaska Medical Center,Anchorage, AK
Bartlett Regional Hospital,Juneau, AK
Bartlett Regional Hospital,Juneau, AK
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 1366838955.
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. Helen Adams's specialty?
Dr. Adams is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Anchorage, AK.
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. Helen Adams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Adams is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Dr. Helen Adams accepting new patients in Anchorage, AK?
Yes, Dr. Helen Adams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Helen Adams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Adams' office at (907) 562-2211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Helen Adams?
Please contact Dr. Adams' office at (907) 562-2211 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Adams' office located?
Dr. Adams' office is located in Anchorage, AK.
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