JAMES MELVIN ADAMS M.D.
NPI 1184681439
Family Medicine in Palm Springs, CA

Active since April 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264(760) 834-7930(760) 834-7931 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 29, 2021, Sep 25, 2020, Mar 24, 2020 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About James Melvin Adams M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES MELVIN ADAMS M.D. (NPI 1184681439) is an individual family medicine provider in Palm Springs, California, licensed in California (A80150) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184681439
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES MELVIN ADAMSCredential: M.D.
Location Address4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100Palm Springs, CA 92264-5232
Mailing Address4791 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste 100Palm Springs, CA 92264-5232 · (760) 834-7930 · Fax (760) 834-7931
Fax(760) 834-7931
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 20216 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 25, 2020
NPI 1184681439 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in CA · A80150
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Melvin Adams M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7416849138
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040326001416
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
169 services69 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
47 services35 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92264 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$91.88 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $22.97 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$104.64 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $26.16 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
General Acute Care Hospital
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Family Medicine
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Family Medicine
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Internal Medicine
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Family Medicine
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Adams's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Adams is 1184681439. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2006.

Where is James Adams located?

James Adams practices at 4791 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste 100, Palm Springs, CA 92264. The listed phone number is (760) 834-7930.

What is James Adams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is James Adams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Adams is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Adams was last updated on November 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.