MICHAEL A. SHEAR MD
NPI 1407016520
Emergency Medicine in Gardner, MA

Q: What is Michael Shear's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Shear is 1407016520. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2008.

Q: What is Michael Shear's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Shear was last updated on June 29, 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.

Active since June 12, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

242 GREEN ST, GARDNER, MA 01440(978) 632-3420 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 29, 2021, Nov 30, 2020, Apr 17, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Michael A. Shear Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL A. SHEAR MD (NPI 1407016520) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Gardner, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (245872) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Heywood Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Worcester.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407016520

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameMICHAEL A. SHEARCredential: MD

Location Address242 GREEN STGardner, MA 01440-1336

Mailing Address82 Bragg Hill RdWestminster, MA 01473-1117

Phone(978) 632-3420

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateJune 12, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 29, 2021

✔ NPI 1407016520 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 245872

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

242 GREEN ST, Gardner, MA 01440

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1123 Summer StWorcester, MA 01608-1216 · Phone (508) 363-5000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110087638AMA

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

Michael A. 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.

PECOS PAC ID1658550371

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110127000576

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 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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

166 services159 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

141 services133 patients

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

105 services101 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Heywood Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gardner, MA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220095

Location242 Green StreetGardner, MA 01440 · Worcester County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Athol Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Athol, MA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number221303

Location2033 Main StreetAthol, MA 01331 · Worcester County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01440 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

$90.70 typical visit price

range $58.86 – $177.36

Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$103.48 typical visit price

range $19.11 – $144.84

Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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

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.

JANE ALLARD RN

Registered Nurse