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Physician Assistant

James K. Adams, PA

Works at hospitals in Joplin, MO · Carthage, MO · Pittsburg, KS … · Missouri, Kansas

Summary

James K. Adams, PA (Physician Assistant) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Joplin, MO, Carthage, MO and Pittsburg, KS and other places. NPI 1831126788. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James K. Adams, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
30Years since medical school (graduated 1996)
MaleGender (as listed)
Freeman-Oak Hill Health SystemGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James K. Adams work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James K. Adams at 5 hospitals: Freeman Health System - Freeman West, Mercy Hospital Carthage, Mercy Hospital Joplin, Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc and Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James K. Adams see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Joplin, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James K. Adams's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does James K. Adams accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James K. Adams accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James K. Adams?
(417) 347-4570, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James K. Adams's NPI number?
1831126788. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James K. Adams works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James K. Adams at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James K. Adams is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James K. Adams as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Freeman-Oak Hill Health System394 clinicians in the group
  • Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC295 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Joplin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialPA
Graduation year1996
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831126788
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians