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Dr. John Adamson, MD

Dr. John Adamson, MD

San Diego, CA

57 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Adamson, Hematologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. John Adamson, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 57 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Adamson graduated from UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles and completed his residency at Univ Wa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Adamson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adamson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adamson’s office at (858) 405-2272.

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

    • Residency: Univ Wa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles | University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle | Clinical Professor of Medicine

    Is Dr. Adamson board certified in Hematologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Adamson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Adamson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Adamson treat?

    As a Hematologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • Acute Blood Clot
    • DVT
    • Blood Clot in Leg
    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Acute Venous Thrombosis
    • Sudden Vein Clot
    • Thromboembolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86718: Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism
    • I8290: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein

    Also known as:

    • Hemophilia A
    • Hemophilia B
    • Hemophilia
    • Factor VIII Deficiency', 'Classic Hemophilia', 'Bleeder's Disease
    • Factor IX deficiency
    • Christmas disease
    • Genetic bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D66: Hereditary factor VIII deficiency
    • D67: Hereditary factor IX deficiency

    Also known as:

    • History of Pulmonary Embolism
    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Past Lung Blood Clot
    • Previous PE
    • History of Pulmonary Thromboembolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86711: Personal history of pulmonary embolism
    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Von Willebrand Disease
    • Von Willebrand Disease Type 2B
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Von Willebrand disease
    • vWD
    • Von Willebrand disorder
    • Bleeding disorder
    • VWD Type 2B
    • Moderate Von Willebrand Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6800: Von Willebrand disease, unspecified
    • D68021: Von Willebrand disease, type 2B

    Also known as:

    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Hemorrhagic disorder
    • Coagulation disorder
    • Blood clotting problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D699: Hemorrhagic condition, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Inherited Blood Clotting Disorder
    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Rare Thrombophilia
    • Genetic Clotting Tendency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6859: Other primary thrombophilia

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Clotting Test
    • Blood
    • Coagulation Disorder
    • Blood Clotting Problem
    • Abnormal PT/INR

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R791: Abnormal coagulation profile

    Which procedures does Dr. Adamson perform as a Hematologist?

    As a Hematologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Adamson may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Adamson's office.

    Does Dr. Adamson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Adamson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 405-2272 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Adamson accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Adamson in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

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    Where is Dr. Adamson's office located?

    Dr. John Adamson's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (858) 405-2272

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    Dr. John Adamson's Practice 2

    3855 Health Sciences Dr Ste 1103

    La Jolla, CA 92093

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    Dr. John Adamson's Practice 3

    8929 University Center Ln Ste 201

    San Diego, CA 92122

    (858) 405-2272

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    What is Dr. Adamson's NPI number?An 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 1477504801.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adamson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Adamson

    What is Dr. John Adamson's specialty?

    Dr. Adamson is a Hematologist near San Diego, CA. An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Contact Dr. Adamson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Adamson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Adamson is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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

    Where can I learn more about Hematologist?

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    Is John Adamson accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Adamson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Adamson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Adamson's office at (858) 405-2272 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Adamson?

    Please contact Dr. Adamson's office at (858) 405-2272 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Adamson have?

    Dr. John Adamson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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