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Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD

(Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Adams, M.D.)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

1100 S Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701

(775) 883-7811

Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD is a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV specializing in mohs-micrographic surgery.

Office Locations

1100 S Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701

(775) 883-7811

(775) 883-7871

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In The News

“Survivors include her father and stepmother, Dr. Alfred C. and Mary Lee Uveges of LaGrange; brother, Dr. A.C. "Skip" of Huron; sisters Dr. Ruth Adams of Carson City, Nev., and Beth Ipser of Berea;...”—"Cathy Uveges, 35, worked for UPS", The Morning Journal, March 2001

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

removal of benign skin lesion

In 2023, Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD had a list price for removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Nevada. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2023, Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD had a list price for removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Nevada. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

skin lesion destruction

In 2012, Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD had a list price for skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Nevada. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	89
diagnostic procedures	158
doctor visit	942
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	844
skin procedures	844
skin surgery	89
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	126
diagnostic procedures	177
doctor visit	1056
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	996
skin procedures	996
skin surgery	126

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	683

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	823
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	493
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	67
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	15
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	93
diagnostic procedures	142
doctor visit	1080
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1016
skin procedures	1016
skin surgery	93

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	683

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	823
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	508
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	69
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	118
diagnostic procedures	201
doctor visit	1118
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1004
skin procedures	1004
skin surgery	118

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	1388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1626
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1014
From 75 to 84	518
85 and over	144
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	79
diagnostic procedures	178
doctor visit	1042
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	966
skin procedures	966
skin surgery	79

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	642

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	784
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	484
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	57
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	15
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	94
diagnostic procedures	179
doctor visit	1150
ear procedures	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	996
skin procedures	996
skin surgery	94

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	727

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	880
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	542
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	62
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	78
diagnostic procedures	141
doctor visit	1045
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1012
skin procedures	1012
skin surgery	78

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	664

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	804
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	487
From 75 to 84	279
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	13
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	73
doctor visit	1058
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1051
skin procedures	1051
skin surgery	73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	650

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	777
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	477
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2019

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	12
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	58
doctor visit	1024
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1005
skin procedures	1005
skin surgery	58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	745
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	447
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2020

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	13
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	56
doctor visit	1124
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1014
skin procedures	1014
skin surgery	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	666

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	804
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	462
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	42
doctor visit	975
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	878
skin procedures	878
skin surgery	42

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	585

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	698
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2022

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	13
Dementia	2
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Carson City, NV were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

cancer surgery	82
diagnostic procedures	168
doctor visit	1055
ear procedures	16
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	980
skin procedures	980
skin surgery	82
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Female	665
Male	171

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	796
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	15

**Age**
85 and over	36
75 to 84	279
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	478

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Education & Training

She has a state license in Nevada.

Licensed In: Nevada

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Carson City, NV.

4.2

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$411 Enbrel $302	Otezla $58	IMLYGIC $20	$32
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$411 COSENTYX $362	XOLAIR $16	$32
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$395 STELARA $252	Tremfya $143
AbbVie, Inc.	$389 Humira $304	Skyrizi $65	$20
Lilly USA, LLC	$318 TALTZ $130	OLUMIANT $85	$103
Other	$1,707 Rinvoq $183	Erivedge $167	ENSTILAR $129	ADBRY $99	LIBTAYO $87	Other $1,042

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,410
Education	$164
Gift	$56

Biography

Dr. Ruth Adams is a Carson City, NV physician who specializes in MOHS-micrographic surgery. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5).

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth E Adams, MD From 2012 - 2022

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Biography

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