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L. RICHARD SHEARER M.D.
NPI 1144406711
Otolaryngology in Mount Shasta, CA

Active since January 14, 2008Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2027
701 PINE ST, MOUNT SHASTA, CA 96067(530) 926-6222(530) 926-0444 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 5, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About L. Richard Shearer M.d. NPPES

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

L. RICHARD SHEARER M.D. (NPI 1144406711) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Mount Shasta, California, licensed in California (G37221) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. He has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144406711
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameL. RICHARD SHEARERCredential: M.D.
Location Address701 PINE STMount Shasta, CA 96067-2133
Mailing Address701 Pine StMount Shasta, CA 96067-2133 · (530) 926-6222 · Fax (530) 926-0444
Phone(530) 926-6222
Fax(530) 926-0444
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 14, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 5, 2012
✔ NPI 1144406711 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G37221
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
701 PINE ST, Mount Shasta, CA 96067
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN00G372210CA
Medicare UPINA46998CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

L. Richard Shearer M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2023 through April 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2023
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96067 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
$133.94 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $33.48 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$100.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KEVIN SHEARER D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
701 PINE ST
MOUNT SHASTA, CA 96067
Siskiyou County (530) 926-6333
L. RICHARD SHEARER, M.D., INC.
Otolaryngology
701 PINE ST
MOUNT SHASTA, CA 96067
Siskiyou County (530) 926-6222
MOUNTAIN VALLEYS HEALTH CENTERS
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
701 PINE ST
MOUNT SHASTA, CA 96067
Siskiyou County (530) 999-9050
KEVIN P SHEARER, INC.
Dentist (General Practice)
701 PINE ST
MOUNT SHASTA, CA 96067
Siskiyou County (539) 926-6333

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 L. Shearer's NPI number?

The NPI number for L. Shearer is 1144406711. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 14, 2008.

Where is L. Shearer located?

L. Shearer practices at 701 Pine St, Mount Shasta, CA 96067. The listed phone number is (530) 926-6222.

What is L. Shearer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is L. Shearer enrolled in Medicare?

No. L. Shearer has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for L. Shearer was last updated on July 5, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years 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.