Douglas W Adams, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Douglas W Adams is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Huntsville, AL with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Douglas W Adams, MD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Huntsville, AL. Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2522dNPPES updated 2019-06-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.9%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in AlabamaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
182
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
75
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
990
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $65k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$264 received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Douglas W Adams's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
1643 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL 35758-8692
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Douglas W Adams
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas W Adams for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Huntsville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Douglas W Adams
Dr. Adams is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Huntsville, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (256) 533-1970.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Douglas W Adams
Practice Location
4040 Memorial Pkwy Sw, Huntsville, AL 35802-4364
Mailing Address
1643 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL 35758-8692
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