WILLIAM K. ADKINS MD – NPI #1619908076
Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
WILLIAM ADKINS is a surgeon located in OPELIKA, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1619908076 to WILLIAM ADKINS on July 05, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Feb 26, 2013. 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 WILLIAM ADKINS below.
NPI Profile for
WILLIAM K. ADKINS
(about 20 years ago)
BLDG 3
OPELIKA, AL 36801-5454 Phone: (334) 745-6271 Fax: (334) 742-9879
Identifiers for WILLIAM ADKINS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD | AL | 51007888 |
| MEDICAID | AL | 000007888 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208600000X - Surgery (Primary) |
AL | 00019629 |
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
WILLIAM ADKINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY2000 PEPPERELL PARKWAY
OPELIKA, AL 36801
- THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY2000 PEPPERELL PARKWAY
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