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Dr. Gregory Adamson, MD

Dr. Gregory Adamson, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Orthopedic Surgeon

Pasadena, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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 Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adamson’s office at (626) 795-8051.
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    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 and 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, and 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 an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Adamson typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Right Shoulder Tendon and Synovial Disorder
    • Left Shoulder Tendon and Synovial 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67911: Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, right shoulder
    • M67912: Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Tendonitis in the Left Lower Leg
    • Joint Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Tendon inflammation
    • Synovitis
    • Tenosynovitis
    • Inflamed tendon sheath

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65862: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left lower leg

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Adamson typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • 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)

    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)

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    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:

    • 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Gregory Adamson's Practice 2

    289 W Huntington Dr Ste 304

    Arcadia, CA 91007

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    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 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 an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Pasadena, CA.

    What does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is 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

    When to see an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Gregory Adamson?

    Please contact Dr. Adamson's office at (626) 795-8051 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Adamson's office located?

    Dr. Adamson's offices are located in Pasadena, CA and Arcadia, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Adamson have?

    Dr. Gregory Adamson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.