JAMES PAUL LEAR PA-C
NPI 1023740974
Physician Assistant in Columbia, MO

Q: What is James Lear's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Lear is 1023740974. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2022.

Q: What is James Lear's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Lear was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since June 29, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

1 HOSPITAL DR, COLUMBIA, MO 65212(573) 882-8091(573) 884-1902 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, Oct 6, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About James Paul Lear Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES PAUL LEAR PA-C (NPI 1023740974) is an individual physician assistant in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2022037491) and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Missouri Health Care, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023740974

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES PAUL LEARCredential: PA-C

Location Address1 HOSPITAL DRColumbia, MO 65212-0001

Mailing AddressPo Box 843966Kansas City, MO 64184-3966 · (573) 884-3300 · Fax (573) 884-0943

Phone(573) 882-8091

Fax(573) 884-1902

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022

Enumeration DateJune 29, 2022

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2025

✔ NPI 1023740974 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2022037491

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

1 HOSPITAL DR, Columbia, MO 65212

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Paul Lear Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2062888712

PECOS Enrollment IDI20221020001177

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

193 services73 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

127 services44 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

36 services35 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

17 services17 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Missouri Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number260141

LocationOne Hospital DriveColumbia, MO 65212 · Boone County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65212 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$81.64 typical visit price

range $52.28 – $161.24

Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$65.71 typical visit price

range $16.30 – $131.05

Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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