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CIERA SEARS M.D.
NPI 1346636313
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in New York, NY

Active since April 07, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
17 E 102ND ST FL 4, NEW YORK, NY 10029(212) 659-8552(212) 426-0349 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2021, Jan 21, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ciera Sears M.d. NPPES

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

CIERA SEARS M.D. (NPI 1346636313) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (301637) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Dayton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346636313
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameCIERA SEARSCredential: M.D.
Location Address17 E 102ND ST FL 4New York, NY 10029-5204
Mailing Address150 E 42nd St Fl 10New York, NY 10017-5612 · (646) 605-8119
Phone(212) 659-8552
Fax(212) 426-0349
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1346636313 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 301637
Definition
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 35.132314 (OH)
17 E 102ND ST FL 4, New York, NY 10029
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1128 E Apple St, 2nd floorDayton, OH 45409-2902 · Phone (937) 208-2004 · Fax (937) 208-8828

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ciera Sears M.d. 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 ID42524886
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180126001717
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Ciera Sears reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
403 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
9500 EUCLID AVE
Cleveland, OH 44195
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 7,608 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679525919 (216) 444-2200
Mvhe Inc
524 mi
Family Medicine
4940 COTTONVILLE RD, SUITE 100
Jamestown, OH 45335
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 744 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982657318 (937) 675-6830

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.
186 services118 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.
58 services39 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
46 services46 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Fairview Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360077
Location18101 Lorain AvenueCleveland, OH 44111 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cleveland Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360180
Location9500 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44195 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hillcrest Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mayfield Heights, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360230
Location6780 Mayfield RoadMayfield Heights, OH 44124 · Cuyahoga County
Birthing friendly

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier25 claims25 services$19.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier25 claims25 services$6.29 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 9

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

GILANA GOMBERG MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
17 E 102ND ST FL 4
NEW YORK, NY 10029
New York County (212) 659-8554
DR. ROHIN ARVIND AGGARWAL MD
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
17 E 102ND ST FL 4
NEW YORK, NY 10029
New York County (212) 659-8552
TATIANA REQUIJO
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
17 E 102ND ST FL 4
NEW YORK, NY 10029
New York County (212) 659-8552
EMMA RITTER PSYD
Psychologist (Clinical)
17 E 102ND ST FL 4
NEW YORK, NY 10029
New York County (212) 659-8552
SABRINA CHITNARAIN LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
17 E 102ND ST FL 4
NEW YORK, NY 10029
New York County (212) 241-6800
DR. NICHOLAS JOHN HEITMAN MD
Dermatology
17 E 102ND ST FL 4
NEW YORK, NY 10029
New York County (212) 659-8554
DANIALLE R. COYNE NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
17 E 102ND ST FL 4
NEW YORK, NY 10029
New York County (212) 659-8552
LEAH ELIZABETH WALSH MS
Psychologist (Clinical)
17 E 102ND ST FL 4
NEW YORK, NY 10029
New York County (212) 659-8552

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 Ciera Sears's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ciera Sears is 1346636313. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2015.

Where is Ciera Sears located?

Ciera Sears practices at 17 E 102nd St Fl 4, New York, NY 10029. The listed phone number is (212) 659-8552.

What is Ciera Sears's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Ciera Sears enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ciera Sears 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ciera Sears's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ciera Sears reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Cleveland, OH) and Mvhe Inc (Jamestown, OH). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ciera Sears's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ciera Sears accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio list Ciera 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.

Is Ciera Sears affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ciera Sears is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic and Hillcrest Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ciera Sears was last updated on May 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.