Dr. John S. Adams
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 40 years
- Graduated from: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1981
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1578542338
Dr. John S. Adams M.D.
Infectious Disease Specialist
He is located at 501 19th Street Trustees Tower, Suite 600 in Knoxville, TN 37916. Can help patients with the following: Chlamydia, Epididymitis, Heart Disease, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Hepatitis A (HAV), Salmonella Food Poisoning. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578542338. Appointment can be made via the phone number (865) 331-9160. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. John Stewart Adams, being an infectious disease specialist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. John S. Adams.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Anthrax
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Bladder Control
- Boils
- Botulism
- Bronchitis
- Brucellosis
- Cancer
- Candida Auris
- Cat Scratch Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chagas Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chickenpox
- Chlamydia
- Cholecystitis
- Cholera
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Coronavirus
- Cryptococcosis
- Cystitis
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- Dengue Fever
- Diarrhea
- Diphtheria
- E. Coli Infection
- Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
- Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever
- Edema
- Encephalitis
- Endocarditis
- Epididymitis
- Fever
- Fifth Disease
- Food Poisoning
- Gangrene
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Genital Herpes
- Giardiasis
- Gonorrhea
- Guinea Worm Disease
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Hepatitis A (HAV)
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Hepatitis C (HCV)
- Herpes Simplex Virus
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Histoplasmosis
- Hot Flashes
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Impetigo
- Infectious Diseases
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Leishmaniasis
- Leprosy
- Leptospirosis
- Listeriosis
- Lyme Disease
- Mad Cow Disease
- Malaria
- Measles
- Meningitis
- Migraine
- Mumps
- Nail Fungus
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF)
- Neutropenia
- Obesity
- Osteomyelitis
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pinworm Infection
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Pneumonia
- Polio
- Prescription Refill
- Rabies
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)
- Roseola
- Rubella
- Salmonella Food Poisoning
- Scabies
- Scarlet Fever
- Schistosomiasis
- Sepsis
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Smallpox
- Sore Throat
- Staph Infection
- Stomach Flu
- Strep Throat
- Swine Flu
- Syphilis
- Tetanus
- Thrush
- Tonsillitis
- Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
- Toxoplasmosis
- Trichinosis
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Typhoid Fever
- Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Valley Fever
- Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF)
- West Nile Virus
- Whooping Cough
- Yaws
- Yeast Infection
- Yellow Fever
- Zika Virus
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. John S. Adams as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter of Tennessee
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter of Tennessee
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. John S. Adams is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. John S. Adams is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Infectious Disease .
Bills through: Covenant Medical Group Inc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Viiv Healthcare Company | $884 |
| Gilead Sciences | $536 |
| Janssen | $335 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $3065 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1981Additional Specialities
- Internist
- Specialist
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. John Stewart Adams accept insurance?
Dr. John Stewart Adams is listed in-network for 29 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter of Tennessee, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. John Stewart Adams?
Dr. John Stewart Adams's office is located at 501 19th Street Trustees Tower, Suite 600 in Knoxville, TN 37916.
What conditions does Dr. John Stewart Adams treat?
Dr. John Stewart Adams provides treatment for Chlamydia, Epididymitis, Heart Disease, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Hepatitis A (HAV), Salmonella Food Poisoning. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. John Stewart Adams have affiliation with practices?
Dr. John Stewart Adams is affiliated with Knoxville Infectious Disease Consultants.
Has Dr. John Stewart Adams affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. John Stewart Adams is affiliated with FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.