DEAN R. ADAMS MD – NPI #1700926078
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

DEAN ADAMS is a colon & rectal surgeon located in GREENVILLE, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1700926078 to DEAN ADAMS on February 07, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 21, 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 DEAN ADAMS below.

NPI Profile for
DEAN R. ADAMS

NPI Number
1700926078
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DEAN R. ADAMS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3 SAINT FRANCIS DR STE 360
GREENVILLE, SC 29601-3972
Phone: (864) 233-4349 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
567 Centre View Blvd
Crestview Hills, KY 41017-3444
Phone: (859) 341-9659
Fax: (859) 341-9659
68 Harris Bushville Rd
Harris, NY 12742
Phone: (845) 794-0996
Fax: (845) 796-1404
200 S River St
Plains, PA 18705-1143
Phone: (570) 821-1100
Fax: (570) 821-1108
Mailing address
6795 HILLOCK CT
FLORENCE, KY 41042-1173
Phone: (859) 630-7501 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 21, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for DEAN ADAMS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherRAILROAD MEDICAREOHP00241227
medicaidIN200518330
medicaidKY64530710
medicaidOH2472711
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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)
KY 35071
208600000X
- Surgery
NY 293639

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)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
AMR DIRECT ACCESS
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
200 S RIVER ST,
PLAINS, PA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
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
DEAN ADAMS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITAL
      575 NORTH RIVER STREET
      WILKES-BARRE, PA 18764

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