STEPHEN M ADAMS, MD — NPI 1598701674 (Licensed & Credentialed Hospitalist in CHATTANOOGA, TN)

Plain-English Taxonomy Translation (208M00000X)

What Does Taxonomy Code 208M00000X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 208M00000X translates in plain language to:
"Licensed & Credentialed Hospitalist"

Primary Certifying / Accrediting Authority: State Medical / Healthcare Licensing Board & National Specialty Board
When Patients Should Consult: Consult a verified Hospitalist for specialized diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and continuity of care.

CMS Medicare Utilization & Part D Prescribing Benchmarks

Common Procedures & Clinical Prescribing Profile

Typical clinical procedures (Medicare Part B Utilization) and therapeutic classes (Medicare Part D Prescribing) associated with STEPHEN M ADAMS, MD:

High-Volume Clinical Procedures & Diagnostics:

Comprehensive Outpatient & Inpatient Clinical Evaluation (CPT 99202–99215)
Diagnostic Workup, Laboratory Ordering & Evidence-Based Care Coordination
Preventive Screening, Patient Counseling & Multidisciplinary Referral

Common Therapeutic & Prescribing Classes:

Evidence-Based Specialty Pharmacotherapy & Preventive Regimens (CMS Part D Standard)

Official CMS NPPES Credential & Practice Profile

10-Digit NPI Number	1598701674 (NPI-1 Individual Practitioner)
Provider / Legal Name	STEPHEN M ADAMS, MD
Plain-English Specialty	Licensed & Credentialed Hospitalist NUCC Code: `208M00000X` (Hospitalist)
Certifying / Licensing Body	State Medical / Healthcare Licensing Board & National Specialty Board
Practice Location Address	2525 DESALES AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 374041161
Practice Telephone / Fax	Tel: 423-778-8837 \| Fax: 423-495-4318
Administrative Mailing Address	2525 DESALES AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 374041161
Enumeration & Last Sync	Enumerated: 2006-06-20 \| Updated: 2026-02-27

Clinic Location, Accessibility & Directions

📍 Practice Location & Patient Access

2525 DESALES AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 374041161

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All Registered NUCC Taxonomies & State Licenses

Taxonomy Code & Plain-English Description	State License & Primary Status
`208M00000X` — Hospitalist Plain English: Licensed & Credentialed Hospitalist	State: TN \| License: 29731 \| Primary Taxonomy: Yes
`2083C0008X` — Preventive Medicine, Clinical Informatics Specialist Plain English: Licensed & Credentialed Preventive Medicine, Clinical Informatics Specialist	State: TN \| License: 29731 \| Primary Taxonomy: Secondary
`207Q00000X` — Family Medicine Plain English: Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician (All-Ages Primary Care Doctor)	State: TN \| License: 29731 \| Primary Taxonomy: Secondary
`208M00000X` — Hospitalist Plain English: Licensed & Credentialed Hospitalist	State: GA \| License: 89884 \| Primary Taxonomy: Secondary

STEPHEN M ADAMS, MD (NPI #1598701674)