52years
David Russell Adams, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Fresno, CA
Federal data signals
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High
11 of 12 NPPES fields filled.
5locations
Clean
Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.
92.07/ 100
27beneficiaries
$235
Coverage & verification in California
Medi-Cal DentalAdult Medicaid dental tier
ComprehensivePreventive, restorative, and most procedures.
Medi-Cal Dental (also Denti-Cal) sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.
Visit Medi-Cal DentalVerify state dental license
Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.
Dental Board of California license lookupCredentials & training
- Specialty
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Primary specialty (NPPES)
- MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
- Secondary specialties
- ORAL SURGERY
- Taxonomy
- Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Taxonomy classification
- Dentist
- Taxonomy specialization
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Taxonomy code
- 1223S0112X
- Credential
- DDS
- Credential type
- dentist
- Dental school
- OTHER
- Graduation year
- 1974
Practice ownership
- Entity type
- Individual
- Sole proprietor
- No
CMS quality & volume
CMS Quality Payment Program- MIPS final score (2023)
- 92.07 / 100
- MIPS quality component
- 85.58 / 100
- Medicare beneficiaries
- 27
- Medicare services
- 37
- Total Medicare payment
- $28,169
Industry payments
CMS Open Payments- Total payments received (2018)
- $235
- Number of payments
- 4
Open Payments tracks transfers of value from drug and device manufacturers to physicians and dentists. Inclusion is not an allegation of wrongdoing.
Before you book
Five-minute checklist before you call
Federal data tells you a dentist exists and is enumerated. It does not confirm insurance acceptance, current availability, or office fit. Use this list when you call so the visit isn’t a surprise.
Confirm insurance & out-of-pocket cost
- “Do you accept my exact insurance plan? (give the carrier, plan name, and member ID)”
- “Are you accepting new Medi-Cal Dental patients right now?”
- “What is the out-of-pocket cost I should expect for the type of visit I need?”
- “If you are out of network for me, can you bill my insurer or only me?”
Verify the dentist & availability
- “Is David Russell Adams the dentist who will see me, or another provider in the practice?”
- “Are you accepting new patients? When is the next available appointment?”
- “Will the same dentist handle follow-up visits, or rotate?”
Verify the license yourself
Search the Dental Board of California license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Dental Board of California site →
Match office services to your needs
- “Do you offer emergency or same-day appointments? After-hours number?”
- “What languages do your front desk and clinical staff speak?”
- “Is the office wheelchair-accessible? Any accommodations available on request?”
- “Do you offer sedation options for anxious patients (nitrous, oral, IV)?”
- “Do you treat pediatric patients in this practice, or refer them to a pediatric dentist?”
- “For surgical procedures, what post-op support is available the same day and overnight?”
Ready to call? Have your insurance card and a list of symptoms or visit reasons in front of you.
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About oral & maxillofacial surgeons
What is a oral & maxillofacial surgeon?
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) handles the surgical end of dentistry: complex extractions including impacted wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, jaw reconstruction, treatment of facial trauma, and orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery. They're also licensed to administer general anesthesia in-office.
Training. After dental school, an oral surgeon completes a 4- to 6-year hospital-based residency. Some programs include a medical degree (MD) integrated into the residency. Board certification is through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
More about oral & maxillofacial surgeonsFrequently asked
About this provider
What is David Russell Adams's NPI?
David Russell Adams has the National Provider Identifier 1831282755. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.Does David Russell Adams accept Medicare?
Yes. David Russell Adams is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.Does David Russell Adams accept Medi-Cal Dental?
We do not have a verified Medi-Cal Dental acceptance signal for David Russell Adams. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Medi-Cal Dental provider directory at https://dental.dhcs.ca.gov/.How do I verify David Russell Adams's dental license?
Use the Dental Board of California license-lookup at https://www.dbc.ca.gov/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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