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MRS. MARY FRANCES VASSUAR SEARS PAC
NPI 1114080819
Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC

Active since December 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
735 8TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 328-7958(828) 732-5936 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Mrs. Mary Frances Vassuar Sears Pac NPPES

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

MRS. MARY FRANCES VASSUAR SEARS PAC (NPI 1114080819) is an individual physician assistant in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-00277) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114080819
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. MARY FRANCES VASSUAR SEARSCredential: PAC
Location Address735 8TH AVE NEHickory, NC 28601-3932
Mailing Address735 8th Ave NeHickory, NC 28601-3932 · (828) 328-7958 · Fax (828) 732-5936
Phone(828) 328-7958
Fax(828) 732-5936
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1114080819 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 NC · 0010-00277
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.
735 8TH AVE NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1114080819NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mrs. Mary Frances Vassuar Sears Pac is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Mary Frances Sears's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mary Frances Sears is 1114080819. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 18, 2006.

Where is Mary Frances Sears located?

Mary Frances Sears practices at 735 8th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 328-7958.

What is Mary Frances Sears's specialty?

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

Is Mary Frances Sears enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mary Frances Sears is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Mary Frances Sears accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Mary Frances Sears as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mary Frances Sears was last updated on June 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.