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Dr. James Adams, MD

Family Medicine* Age 52
Dr. James Adams, MD
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Dr. James Adams, MD

Family Medicine* Age 52
Palm Desert, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Adams, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Palm Desert, CA.

About

Dr. Adams graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at USC.Dr. James Adams, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Palm Desert, CA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Adams currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center. At present, Dr. Adams received an average rating of 1.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Adams' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Adams also speaks Afar. Dr. Adams is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Confusion
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Scabies
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Syphilis Infections
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
  • Priority Select HMO
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    Select CA HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Advantage HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
  • Blue Shield of California PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Southern CA Value HMO
    Cigna HMO
    Southern CA Select HMO
    LocalPlus
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS

Locations

  1. 1 Arrowhead Orthopaedics
    41990 Cook St Ste 302, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  2. 2 Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy #532
    46900 Monroe St Ste E, Indio, CA 92201
  3. 3 Desert Comprehensive Urology
    72780 Country Club Dr Ste 302, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  4. 4 Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
    10800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505
  5. 5 Office
    4791 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264

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Languages Spoken
Afar
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Santa Monica - Ucla Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • USC
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UCSD Healthcare
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Adams, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Adams' profile.

Dr. James Adams, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Adams, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

    10800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA