John B Adams, MD

Urology

John B Adams is an Urology specialist based in Charleston, SC with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(843) 792-1414Charleston, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 38 years in urology, John B Adams, MD is a long-established urologist in Charleston. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 47 Urology providers in SCSee all Urology in Charleston38+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1165dNPPES updated 2023-03-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-5423

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

513

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

276

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

713

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $120k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
33%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Cancer
28%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Ischemic Heart Disease
26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Atrial Fibrillation
23%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$706 received from industry

10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 John B Adams's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1988

    Emory University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 15, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

UrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Taxonomy: 208800000X

Education & Training

Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 1988)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 751461, Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Differs from practice location

Virtual Urology Care With John B Adams

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with John B Adams for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Charleston 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 John B Adams

NPI records show Dr. Adams as active with telehealth listed in Charleston, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 792-1414.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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