James W Adams, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
James W Adams is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Memphis, TN with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: SLEEP MEDICINE
James W Adams, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 42+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine (class of 1984), he has been practicing for over 42 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6005 Park Ave Ste 1004b, Memphis, TN 38119-5225
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
89
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
536
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,146
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.23M
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 COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
57 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 James W Adams's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 28, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With James W Adams
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James W Adams for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Memphis 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 James W Adams
NPI records show Dr. Adams as active with telehealth listed in Memphis, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (901) 405-1726.
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 James W Adams
Practice Location
6005 Park Ave Ste 1004b, Memphis, TN 38119-5225
Mailing Address
6005 Park Ave Ste 1004b, Memphis, TN 38119-5225
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