DR. MICHAEL J. ADAMS DMD
NPI 1780891838
Dentist - Dental Public Health in Philadelphia, PA
NPI Status: Active since May 17, 2007
Contact Information
4700 WISSAHICKON AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19144
Phone: (267) 597-3600
- Individual
- Male
- Dentist
- Dental Public Health
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About MICHAEL ADAMS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Adams, a provider established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in dental public health . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1780891838 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223D0001X with license number DS029537L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1780891838
- Provider Name
- DR. MICHAEL J. ADAMS DMD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
- Location Phone
- (267) 597-3600
- Mailing Address
- 380 HIGHGATE DR AMBLER, PA 19002
- Mailing Phone
- (215) 817-7637
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-17-2007
- Last Update Date
- 09-04-2021
- Code Navigator
A dentist like Michael Adams is a skilled in and licensed provider that diagnoses and treats problems with patients teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Dentists educate patients on how to take care of the teeth and gums and provide information on diet choices that affect oral health. Dentists must be licensed in the state in which they work.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 6120 Woodland Ave # B
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-4721 - 850 N 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 769-1594
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Dentist Dental Public Health
- Taxonomy Code
- 1223D0001X
- Type
- Dental Providers
- License No.
- DS029537L
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. It is that form of dental practice that serves the community as a patient rather than the individual. It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
- Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clear Gold - HMO
- Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clear Silver - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Silver - HMO
- Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Bronze - HMO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Silver - HMO
- Elite Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Gold - HMO
- Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Focused Silver - HMO
- Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
- Clear Gold - EPO
- Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Complete Gold - EPO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Silver - EPO
- Elite Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Bronze - EPO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Focused Silver - EPO
- Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Premier Bronze HSA - EPO
- Premier Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Gold - EPO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Silver - EPO
- Anthem Bronze Essential 6500 HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Essential 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Essential 9200 (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Essential 9200 Adult Dental/Vision (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Essential POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Bronze Essential POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 9200 (+ Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway HMO 7450 for HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway HMO 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway HMO 9200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway HMO 9200 Adult Dental & Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Priority/Lean 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Priority/Lean HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Priority/Lean Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Catastrophic Pathway 9200 (+ Incentives) - EPO
- Bronze Complete $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx - HMO
- Bronze Complete+Dental $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx - HMO
- Bronze Elite $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx - HMO
- Bronze Elite+Dental $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx - HMO
- Bronze Standard - HMO
- Catastrophic Standard - HMO
- Gold Complete $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx - HMO
- Gold Complete+Dental $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx - HMO
- Gold Elite $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx - HMO
- Gold Elite+Dental $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx - HMO
- Gold Standard - HMO
- Silver Complete $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx - HMO
- Silver Complete+Dental $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx - HMO
- Silver Elite $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx - HMO
- Silver Elite+Dental $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx - HMO
- Silver Standard - HMO
- Bronze Complete $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx - HMO
- Bronze Complete+Dental $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx - HMO
- Bronze Elite $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx - HMO
- Bronze Elite+Dental $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx - HMO
- Bronze Standard - HMO
- Catastrophic Standard - HMO
- Gold Complete $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx - HMO
- Gold Complete+Dental $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx - HMO
- Gold Elite $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx - HMO
- Gold Elite+Dental $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx - HMO
- Gold Standard - HMO
- Silver Complete $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx - HMO
- Silver Complete+Dental $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx - HMO
- Silver Elite $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx - HMO
- Silver Elite+Dental $0 Tier-1 PCP, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx - HMO
- Silver Standard - HMO
- BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Essential Basic Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Life Essentail Basic Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Life Essentail Value Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Life Essental Value Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Life Essential Basic Dental - PPO
- BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Life Essential Basic Dental - PPO
- BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Life Essential Vakue Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Life Essential Value Dental - PPO
- BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Life Preferred Dental - PPO
- BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Life Preferred Dental plan - PPO
- BEST Life Superior Dental - PPO
- BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - PPO
- BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1D - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1D - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1D - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 1D - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
- BlueDental Copayment Q - PPO
- BlueDental Copayment QF - PPO
- Humana Dental Smart Choice - PPO
- Humana Dental Smart Choice - High - PPO
- Humana Dental Smart Choice - Lite - PPO
- Humana Dental Smart Choice - Low - PPO
- Humana Dental Smart Choice Basic - PPO
- Humana Dental Smart Choice- Lite - PPO
- Paramount Dental Essential Plus Plan - EPO
- Paramount Dental Preventive Family Plan - EPO
- Paramount Dental Total Care Plan - EPO
- HRI Essential Plus Plan - HMO
- HRI Essential Plus Plan - PPO
- HRI Preventive Family Plan - HMO
- HRI Preventive Family Plan - PPO
- HRI Total Care Plan - HMO
- HRI Total Care Plan - PPO
- Alabama Preferred Plan - PPO
- Alabama Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
- Alabama Preferred Plus Plan - PPO
- Alabama Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
- Alabama Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
- Florida Preferred Plan - PPO
- Florida Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
- Florida Preferred Plus Plan - PPO
- Florida Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
- Florida Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
- High PPO Dental Plan - PPO
- High PPO Dental Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
- Kansas Preferred Plan - PPO
- Kansas Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
- Kansas Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
- Low PPO Dental Plan - PPO
- Low PPO Dental Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
- Mississippi Preferred Plan - PPO
- Mississippi Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
- Mississippi Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
- Smile Now Arizona - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO
- Smile Now Illinois - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO
- Smile Now Michigan - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO
- Smile Now Ohio - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO
- Smile Now Tennessee - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO
- Smile Now Texas- No Waiting Period Plan - PPO
- Smile Now Utah - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Michael Adams is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 19144 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $92.69
- Minimum New Patient Price $59.88
- Maximum New Patient Price $180.99
- Average New Patient Copayment $23.17
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.97
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $45.24
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $74.47
- Minimum Established Patient Price $19.3
- Maximum Established Patient Price $147.29
- Average Established Patient Copayment $18.61
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.82
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.82
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 8 |
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
2 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 6 | |
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
2 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 2 + 8 + 6 + 24 = 72 | |||||||||
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
80 - 72 = 8 | 8 |
The NPI number 1780891838 is valid because the calculated check digit 8 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
---|---|---|---|
1831191766 | DONNA L. TORRISI C.R.N.P. Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Community Health) | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE SUITE 119 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 843-9720 |
1427025188 | MS. SUSAN MARIE SCHRAND MSN, CRNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 512-0011 |
1811103500 | STACEY BUNCH-HARRISON OCCUPATIONAL THERAPI Individual | Occupational Therapist | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE SUITE 126 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-0300 |
1487860110 | VIRGINIA DAVIDOV LCSW Individual | Social Worker (Clinical) | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-0300 |
1730398892 | CHRISTINE SILVERMAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPI Individual | Occupational Therapist | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-0300 |
1619187804 | DR. JAMES JOSEPH PIASECKI PH.D. Individual | Psychologist (Clinical) | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE SUITE 126 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-0300 |
1871784629 | RESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Organization | Residential Treatment Facility, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-0300 |
1144412982 | LEAH SPERGEL Individual | Physical Therapist | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-0300 |
1568654309 | MICHELE ANN MORGAN Individual | Occupational Therapist | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE SUITE 126 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-0300 |
1861687931 | ANITA V ROSENFIELD M.ED. LPC Individual | Counselor (Mental Health) | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-0300 |
1093995243 | RESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Organization | Residential Treatment Facility, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-0300 |
1053593772 | RYAN CHRISTOPHER BROWN DPT Individual | Home Health | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE SUITE 126 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-4248 |
1467610279 | DR. DELMINA HENRY PH.D Individual | Counselor (Professional) | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE SUITE 118 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 438-4779 |
1396996559 | MRS. HOPE FELDMAN CRNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE BUILDING D SUITE 119 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 843-9720 |
1104053875 | TERESA MARIE HANSSENS Individual | Occupational Therapist | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE SUITE 126 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-0300 |
1972889616 | DR. ADAM JOSEPH FEINER PSY.D. Individual | Psychologist (Clinical) | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE BUILDING D, SUITE 118 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (267) 597-3677 |
1780942508 | RESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, INC. Organization | Community/Behavioral Health | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-0300 |
1679765135 | DR. ANNABELLE BLANCHET MD Individual | Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry) | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE STE 118 BLDG D PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (267) 597-3654 |
1487086039 | RESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, INC. Organization | Community Based Residential Treatment Facility, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE SUITE 126 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (215) 951-0300 |
1801295860 | RESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INC. Organization | Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)) | 4700 WISSAHICKON AVE BLDG. D, SUITE 118 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 (267) 597-3600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1780891838, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on May 17, 2007
The provider is located at 4700 Wissahickon Ave Philadelphia, Pa 19144 and the phone number is (267) 597-3600
The provider's speciality is Dentist with taxonomy code 1223D0001X with a focus in Dental Public Health
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $92.69 with an average copayment of $23.17 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $74.47 and an average copayment of 18.61. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
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