DR. KATHLEEN ADAMS OD
NPI 1427126846
Optometrist in Silver Spring, MD

Active since December 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12201 PLUM ORCHARD DRIVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904(301) 572-3304(301) 572-1024 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Kathleen Adams Od NPPES

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

DR. KATHLEEN ADAMS OD (NPI 1427126846) is an individual optometrist in Silver Spring, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (TA1158) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427126846
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHLEEN ADAMSCredential: OD
Location Address12201 PLUM ORCHARD DRIVESilver Spring, MD 20904-7803
Mailing Address2101 East Jefferson Street Ppqa Medicare Compliance Uni, Kaiser Permanente Mid Atlantic Permanente Medical GroupRockville, MD 20852-4908 · (301) 816-6660 · Fax (301) 816-6308
Fax(301) 572-1024
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateDecember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2021
NPI 1427126846 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in MD · TA1158
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
12201 PLUM ORCHARD DRIVE, Silver Spring, MD 20904

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

Dr. Kathleen Adams Od 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 ID840330544
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091210000276, I20141222001936
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

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20904 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 8

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

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
12201 PLUM ORCHARD DRIVE
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Family Medicine
12201 PLUM ORCHARD DRIVE
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
12201 PLUM ORCHARD DRIVE
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Family Medicine
12201 PLUM ORCHARD DRIVE
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Orthopaedic Surgery
12201 PLUM ORCHARD DRIVE
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
12201 PLUM ORCHARD DRIVE
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Pediatrics
12201 PLUM ORCHARD DRIVE
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Internal Medicine
12201 PLUM ORCHARD DRIVE
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904

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 Kathleen Adams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Adams is 1427126846. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 1, 2006.

Where is Kathleen Adams located?

Kathleen Adams practices at 12201 Plum Orchard Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904. The listed phone number is (301) 572-3304.

What is Kathleen Adams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Kathleen Adams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen 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 Kathleen Adams was last updated on May 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.