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Dr. Richard Adams, MD
Columbia, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Adams, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Richard Adams, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Adams is fluent in English and Sign Languages, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adams’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adams’s office at (706) 651-2636.
Is Dr. Adams board certified as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Adams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Adams speak?
Dr. Adams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Sign Languages
What conditions does Dr. Adams treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal 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.
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Prenatal Screening
- Prenatal Testing
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
- Antenatal Testing
- Pregnancy Screening
- Maternal Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
- Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Excess weight in second trimester
- Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
- High BMI during second trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Other Prenatal Screenings
- Prenatal Care
- Additional pregnancy tests
- Special antenatal screenings
- Specific prenatal checks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
Also known as:
- Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Gestational diabetes managed by diet
- Pregnancy diabetes diet control
- GDM diet management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
What procedures does Dr. Adams perform?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Vaginal Cervical Cerclage
- Cervical Stitch (Vaginal)
- Vaginal Cerclage during Pregnancy
- Cervix Strengthening Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 59320: Cerclage of cervix, during pregnancy; vaginal
Does Dr. Adams accept my insurance?
Dr. Adams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 651-2636 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Adams accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Adams in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Blue Cross
Marine Engineers Benefits Association
MedImpact
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Adams' office located?
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 1427241157.
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. Richard Adams's specialty?
Dr. Adams is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Columbia, SC. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Adams to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Adams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Adams is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey 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
Where can I learn more about Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Richard Adams accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Richard Adams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Adams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Adams's office at (706) 651-2636 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Adams?
Please contact Dr. Adams's office at (706) 651-2636 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Adams have?
Dr. Richard Adams is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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