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DR. JAMES W ADAMS MD
NPI 1598757080
Orthopaedic Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Active since August 19, 2005PECOS Enrolled
2833 BABCOCK RD STE 435 TWR II, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 705-5060(210) 705-5171 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 3, 2024, Jun 12, 2024, Nov 7, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. James W Adams Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES W ADAMS MD (NPI 1598757080) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (D7380) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 9 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598757080
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES W ADAMSCredential: MD
Location Address2833 BABCOCK RD STE 435 TWR IISan Antonio, TX 78229
Mailing Address2833 Babcock Rd Ste 435San Antonio, TX 78229-4850 · (210) 705-5060 · Fax (210) 705-5171
Phone(210) 705-5060
Fax(210) 705-5171
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1598757080 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · D7380
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X · License D7380 (TX)
2833 BABCOCK RD STE 435 TWR II, San Antonio, TX 78229
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Secondary Practice Locations 9

Location 12833 Babcock Rd Ste 306 TWR IISan Antonio, TX 78229-4896 · Phone (210) 705-5060
Location 2138 Old San Antonio Rd Ste 302Boerne, TX 78006-3491 · Phone (210) 705-5060
Location 32833 Babcock Rd Ste 400 Twr IISan Antonio, TX 78229 · Phone (210) 705-5060
Location 411212 State Highway 151 Ste 200San Antonio, TX 78251-4501 · Phone (210) 705-5060
Location 58726 Poteet Jourdanton FwySan Antonio, TX 78224-2412 · Phone (210) 705-5060
Location 66051 Fm 3009 Ste 260Schertz, TX 78154-3437 · Phone (210) 705-5060
Location 7346 County Road 4712Castroville, TX 78009-2260 · Phone (210) 705-5060
Location 8423 Treeline Park Ste 350San Antonio, TX 78209-2078 · Phone (210) 705-5060
Location 9408 US Highway 90 WCastroville, TX 78009-4547 · Phone (210) 705-5060

Other Identifiers 7

Other796148TX · Medicare
Other870680455ADAEducators-jwa
OtherQM000053820Altius-jwa
Medicaid297705003TX
Other52404634403001Bcs-ao
Other45974174905001Bcs-mch
Other460068841705001Bcs-jwa

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James W Adams Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Adams reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Midland Texas Orthopedic Group Inc
272 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
5615 DEAUVILLE BLVD, STE 220
Midland, TX 79706
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346681061 (432) 686-0321

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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 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.
86 services49 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
43 services14 patients
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 73110
An X-ray of the wrist, minimum of 3 views, is a diagnostic procedure that uses radiation to create images of your wrist from different angles. This helps detect fractures, infections, or other abnormalities for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
29 services15 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
29 services29 patients
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
27 services17 patients
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 73140
An X-ray of the finger involves capturing images of your finger from at least two different angles. This non-invasive procedure helps in visualizing the bones and joints, aiding in the diagnosis of fractures, infections, or other abnormalities. Minimal discomfort may be experienced.
24 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%921 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%194 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
31%409 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
20%360 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 160 patients
78%160 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%409 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
3%409 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
19%409 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Wrist hand orthosis, wrist extension control cock-up, non molded, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3908
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier24 claims25 services$38.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

RAMY NOCHE M.D.
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
2833 BABCOCK RD STE 435 TWR II
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 705-5060
DR. JOHN W. HINCHEY MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
2833 BABCOCK RD STE 435 TWR II
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 705-5060
CODY J COVINGTON M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
2833 BABCOCK RD STE 435 TWR II
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 705-5060

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 1598757080. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2005.

Where is James Adams located?

James Adams practices at 2833 Babcock Rd Ste 435 Twr II, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 705-5060.

What is James Adams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is James Adams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Adams is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Adams's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Adams reassigns Medicare benefits to Midland Texas Orthopedic Group Inc (Midland, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Adams's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Adams accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list James Adams as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Adams was last updated on November 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.