Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Adamson, Pediatric Cardiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
What languages does Dr. Adamson speak?
Dr. Adamson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Adamson typically treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Adamson 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. Adamson. 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:
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Hole in the Heart (Atrial Septal Defect)
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Secundum Atrial Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- PDA
- Open Ductus Arteriosus
- Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
- ASD
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Hole between Upper Heart Chambers
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- ASD Secundum Type
- Hole in Upper Heart Chamber (Secundum)
- Most Common ASD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
- Q2110: Atrial septal defect, unspecified
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q2111: Secundum atrial septal defect
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant Rejection
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac Transplant Rejection
- Heart Graft Rejection
- Transplant Organ Rejection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8621: Heart transplant rejection
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Adamson typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Adamson 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. Adamson. 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:
- Selective Vein Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheter Placement
- Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
- Venous Catheterization
- Jugular Vein Catheter
- Renal Vein Catheter
- Selective Artery Catheterization
- Thoracic Artery Catheter
- Brachiocephalic Artery Catheter
- Selective Venous Catheterization
- Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
- 36215: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
- 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Access Procedure
- Diagnostic Angiography Access
CPT Codes:
- 36216: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Artery Blocking Procedure
- Vascular Occlusion
- Arterial Embolization
- Blood Vessel Coiling
- AVM Embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37242: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; arterial, other than hemorrhage or tumor (eg, congenital or acquired arterial malformations, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms)
Also known as:
- Venous Embolization
- Vein Occlusion Procedure
- Vascular Malformation Embolization
- Varicocele Embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37241: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; venous, other than hemorrhage (eg, congenital or acquired venous malformations, venous and capillary hemangiomas, varices, varicoceles)
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Artery Stent Placement
- Lung Artery Stent
- Percutaneous Pulmonary Revascularization
- Pulmonary Artery Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 33902: Percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization by stent placement, initial; abnormal connections, unilateral
Does Dr. Adamson accept my insurance?
Dr. Adamson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Adamson accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Adamson in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Adamson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Adamson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Adamson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Adamson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Adamson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013335124.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adamson?
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