DR. JAMES MICHAEL SHEAR MD
NPI 1215953443
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Saint Louis, MO
About Dr. James Michael Shear Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JAMES MICHAEL SHEAR MD (NPI 1215953443) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2023012287) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine (1981).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
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
Dr. James Michael Shear Md 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MOMedicare 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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
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 James Shear's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Shear is 1215953443. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.
Where is James Shear located?
James Shear practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Div Im Palliative Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 454-7376.
What is James Shear's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.
Is James Shear enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. James Shear is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does James Shear accept?
Health plans from Cox HealthPlans list James Shear 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.
Is James Shear affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, James Shear is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for James Shear was last updated on April 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
