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Who is Dr. Adamson, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Gregory Adamson, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Adamson graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ S Ca Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Adamson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adamson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adamson’s office at (626) 795-8051.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Adamson?
Dr. Gregory Adamson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Adamson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Injuries, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pasadena/CA community, Dr. Adamson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Adamson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ S Ca Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery | University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of South Carolina School of Medicine | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Adamson board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Adamson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Adamson speak?
Dr. Adamson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Adamson treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Tendon and Synovial Disorder
- Left Shoulder Tendon and Synovial Disorder
- Right Shoulder Tendon Disorder
- Left Shoulder Tendon Disorder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Right Shoulder Tendinopathy
- Right Shoulder Synovitis
- Right Shoulder Joint Disorder
- Left Shoulder Tendinopathy
- Left Shoulder Synovitis
- Left Shoulder Joint Disorder
- Right Shoulder Tendonitis
- Right Shoulder Tendon Injury
- Left Shoulder Tendonitis
- Left Shoulder Tendon Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67911: Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, right shoulder
- M67912: Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left shoulder
- M67813: Other specified disorders of tendon, right shoulder
- M67814: Other specified disorders of tendon, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Tendonitis in the Left Lower Leg
- Tendonitis in the Right Lower Leg
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendon inflammation
- Synovitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Inflamed tendon sheath
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65862: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left lower leg
- M65861: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right lower leg
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Shoulder Stiffness
- Stiff Shoulder Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7501: Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder
What procedures does Dr. Adamson perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
CPT Codes:
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Synovectomy
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Shoulder scope surgery
- Partial synovectomy shoulder
- Shoulder joint lining removal
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29820: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, partial
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
Also known as:
- Long Leg Cast Brace Application
- Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (KAFO)
- Long Leg Brace
- Leg Cast with Brace
CPT Codes:
- 29358: Application of long leg cast brace
Also known as:
- Shoulder Spica Cast Application
- Shoulder Body Cast
- Spica Cast for Shoulder
- Arm and Body Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29055: Application, cast; shoulder spica
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Adamson accept my insurance?
Dr. Adamson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 795-8051 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Adamson accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Adamson in Pasadena, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Adamson's office located?
Dr. Gregory Adamson's Primary Practice
800 S Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-8051
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 1972590610.
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. Gregory Adamson's specialty?
Dr. Adamson is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Pasadena, CA. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Adamson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gregory Adamson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Adamson is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA) 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 Gregory Adamson accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Adamson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregory Adamson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Adamson's office at (626) 795-8051 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gregory Adamson?
Please contact Dr. Adamson's office at (626) 795-8051 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Adamson have?
Dr. Gregory Adamson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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