ALEK Q. ADKINS MD – NPI #1699270538
Emergency Medicine
Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings and environmental and workplace exposures.
ALEK ADKINS is a physician located in COLUMBUS, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1699270538 to ALEK ADKINS on March 23, 2018. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207PT0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine, specializing in Medical Toxicology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Sep 28, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ALEK ADKINS below.
NPI Profile for
ALEK Q. ADKINS
(more than 8 years ago)
COLUMBUS, OH 43205-2664 Phone: (614) 722-2000 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
Columbus, OH 43210-1240
Phone: (614) 293-8305
Fax: (614) 293-3124
Columbus, OH 43205-2654
Phone: (614) 722-2000
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Identifiers for ALEK ADKINS
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | CGS | OH | H0000338 |
| medicaid | OH | 0445510 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207PT0002X - Emergency Medicine / Medical Toxicology (Primary) |
OH | 35.147187 |
| 207P00000X - Emergency Medicine |
OH | 35.147187 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
ALEK ADKINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- UPMC MCKEESPORT HOSPITAL1500 FIFTH AVENUE
MC KEESPORT, PA 15132
- UPMC MCKEESPORT HOSPITAL1500 FIFTH AVENUE
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