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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 by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. 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 in 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
- Obesity during pregnancy
- Obesity during childbirth
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Childbirth Problems
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess weight in second trimester
- Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
- High BMI during second trimester
- Maternal obesity
- Obesity in pregnancy
- Weight issues in pregnancy
- Obesity in labor
- Maternal obesity during delivery
- Weight issues during childbirth
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester
- O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
- O99214: Obesity complicating childbirth
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Antenatal Screening Follow-up
- Prenatal Testing
- Antenatal Testing
- Pregnancy Screening
- Maternal Screening
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
- Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
- Maternal Screening Follow-up
- Pregnancy Screening Review
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
- Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Fetal Genetic Disorder
- Genetic Disorder
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Hereditary Condition in Fetus
- Inherited Disease in Pregnancy
- Fetal Genetic Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- O352XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) hereditary disease in fetus, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes in Late Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
- Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes third trimester
- Adult-Onset Diabetes in late pregnancy
- Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes in late pregnancy
- Adult-Onset Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Pregnancy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24113: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, third trimester
- O24112: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Other Prenatal Screenings
- Cervical Length Screening
- Prenatal Care
- Additional pregnancy tests
- Special antenatal screenings
- Specific prenatal checks
- Cervix measurement during pregnancy
- Screening for preterm labor risk
- Transvaginal ultrasound for cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
- Z3686: Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length
Also known as:
- Genetic Counseling for Chromosomal Issues
- Genetic Counseling
- Chromosomal anomaly screening
- Prenatal genetic screening
- Down syndrome screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z360: Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies
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:
- Long-Term Insulin Use
- Diabetes Medicines
- Chronic insulin therapy
- Ongoing insulin treatment
- Insulin for diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin
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
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
- Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
- Hypertension during gestation
- Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Which procedures does Dr. Adams perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Adams may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
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 (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
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Blue Cross
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Adams' office located?
Dr. Richard Adams' Primary Practice
2 Medical Park Rd Lowr
Columbia, SC 29203
(706) 651-2636
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 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
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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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