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Dr. William Adams, MD

Dr. William Adams, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Lancaster, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Adams, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. William Adams, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Adams completed his residency at Geisinger Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Adams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adams’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adams’s office at (717) 544-4978.

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

    • Residency: Geisinger Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine | Geisinger Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa

    Is Dr. Adams board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. William 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

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Adams typically treat?

    As an Emergency 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Adams typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. William Adams may include:

    Please contact Dr. Adams' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Adams accept my insurance?

    Dr. Adams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 544-4978 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Adams accept in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. Adams in Lancaster, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Adams' office located?

    Dr. William Adams' Primary Practice

    555 N Duke St

    Lancaster, PA 17602

    (717) 544-4978

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    What is Dr. Adams's NPI number?A 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 1750368684.

    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. William Adams's specialty?

    Dr. Adams is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lancaster, PA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. William Adams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Adams is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Mount Nittany Medical Center, Upmc Lititz, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania 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

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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. William Adams accepting new patients in Lancaster, PA?

    Yes, Dr. William Adams is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Adams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Adams' office at (717) 544-4978 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Adams?

    Please contact Dr. Adams' office at (717) 544-4978 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Adams' office located?

    Dr. Adams' office is located in Lancaster, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Adams have?

    Dr. William Adams is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.