Physician Profile
David Adams, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Adams
David Adams, M.D. is a healthcare provider in New York, NY specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). David trained at Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. Medicare claims data shows David provided 435 services to 433 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more, repair of tricuspid valve with ring insertion, and radical reconstruction of mitral valve on heart-lung machine.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (212) 659-6800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1190 5TH AVE BOX 1028
New York, NY 10029
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
435 services · 433 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of tricuspid valve with ring insertion | Procedure | 33464 |
87 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Radical reconstruction of mitral valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33427 |
85 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Extensive destruction and reconstruction of right upper heart chamber on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33259 |
34 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33430 |
31 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Coronary artery bypass or valve procedure reoperation more than 1 month after original operation | Procedure | 33530 |
18 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Repair of congenital defect between upper heart chambers on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33641 |
15 | |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33405 |
12 | |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
11 | |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
105 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
23 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other thoracic surgery specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other thoracic surgery specialists in New York 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of tricuspid valve with ring insertion 4
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is David Adams's specialty?
David Adams is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in New York, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find David Adams?
David Adams is listed at 1190 5Th Ave Box 1028, New York, NY 10029. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact David Adams?
The number on file is (212) 659-6800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for David Adams?
David Adams's National Provider Identifier is 1477506657. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is David Adams's education?
David Adams attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does David Adams have?
David Adams has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is David Adams known for?
According to Medicare billing data, David Adams performs procedures including repair of tricuspid valve with ring insertion, radical reconstruction of mitral valve on heart-lung machine and extensive destruction and reconstruction of right upper heart chamber on heart-lung machine, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is David Adams's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David Adams. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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