NICHOLAS S. ADAMS M.D – NPI #1396184859
Plastic Surgery

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

NICHOLAS ADAMS is a plastic surgeon located in FARGO, ND. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396184859 to NICHOLAS ADAMS on June 18, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 19, 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 NICHOLAS ADAMS below.

NPI Profile for
NICHOLAS S. ADAMS

NPI Number
1396184859
Enumeration Date

(about 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NICHOLAS S. ADAMS
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
3180 49TH ST S
FARGO, ND 58104
Phone: (701) 412-2400 Fax: (701) 941-7606
3 Other location(s):
221 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2543
Phone: (616) 391-1909
3171 44th St S Unit 102
Fargo, ND 58104-8521
Phone: (701) 412-2400
Fax: (701) 941-7606
4450 31st Ave S Ste 102
Fargo, ND 58104-4557
Phone: (701) 412-2400
Mailing address
3171 44TH ST S UNIT 101
FARGO, ND 58104-8521
Phone: (701) 412-2400 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 19, 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
208200000X
- Plastic Surgery (Primary)
ND PT-16265

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 NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
Accepts Medicare
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Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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