JACOB R. ADAMS M.D. – NPI #1518256585
Orthopaedic Surgery

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

JACOB ADAMS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518256585 to JACOB ADAMS on March 30, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name JAKE RICHARD ADAMS. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jun 09, 2025. 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 JACOB ADAMS below.

NPI Profile for
JACOB R. ADAMS

NPI Number
1518256585
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JACOB R. ADAMS
Other Name: JAKE RICHARD ADAMS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
10200 N 92ND ST STE 225
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258-4536
Phone: (480) 697-4824 Fax: (480) 697-4825
1 Other location(s):
13660 N 94th Dr Ste C4
Peoria, AZ 85381-4841
Phone: (480) 697-4824
Fax: (480) 697-4825
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 09, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 AZ 51865

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JACOB ADAMS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HONOR HEALTH THOMPSON PEAK MEDICAL CENTER
      7400 EAST THOMPSON PEAK PARKWAY
      SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
    • HONORHEALTH SCOTTSDALE SHEA MEDICAL CENTER
      9003 EAST SHEA BOULEVARD
      SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      7121 WEST BELL ROAD, SUITE 10L
      GLENDALE, AZ 85308
    • SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE HOME HEALTH
      7301 EAST 2ND STREET, SUITE 302
      SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251

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