CHRISTOPHER E. ADAMS M.D. – NPI #1336301563
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

CHRISTOPHER ADAMS is an urologist located in MASON CITY, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336301563 to CHRISTOPHER ADAMS on June 29, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jul 01, 2020. 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 CHRISTOPHER ADAMS below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER E. ADAMS

NPI Number
1336301563
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER E. ADAMS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
250 S CRESCENT DR
MASON CITY, IA 50401-2926
Phone: (641) 494-5280 Fax: (641) 494-5281
1 Other location(s):
200 Hawkins Dr
Department of Urology
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Phone: (319) 356-2421
Fax: (319) 356-3900
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 01, 2020

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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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 IA R-8455

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
MASON CITY CLINIC DIRECT EMAIL ADDRESS
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
250 S CRESCENT DR,
MASON CITY, IA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2008
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
CHRISTOPHER ADAMS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL
      1720 CENTRAL AVENUE EAST
      HAMPTON, IA 50441
    • HANSEN FAMILY HOSPITAL
      920 SOUTH OAK STREET
      IOWA FALLS, IA 50126
    • MERCYONE NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER
      1000 FOURTH STREET SW
      MASON CITY, IA 50401
    • MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH
      616 NORTH EIGHTH STREET
      OSAGE, IA 50461
    • REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES OF HOWARD COUNTY
      235 8TH AVENUE WEST
      CRESCO, IA 52136

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