Terry Adams, M.D.
NPI 1730105610 · Surgery Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Terry Adams, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1730105610).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730105610
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD013554 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
95 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 53 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 30 | $51 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 12 | $120 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $51–$120 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 81 | 16 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 46 | — |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 45 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 28 | 26 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 17 | — |
| Cephalexin | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$849 across 33 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2012-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Terry Adams's NPI number?
- Terry Adams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730105610, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Terry Adams's specialty?
- Terry Adams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Terry Adams located?
- Terry Adams's practice location on file with NPPES is 9217 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923-4404.
- What is Terry Adams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Terry Adams is (865) 218-7470.
- Does Terry Adams accept Medicare?
- Terry Adams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Terry Adams's NPI active?
- Yes — Terry Adams's NPI (1730105610) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.