RICHARD LEE MEARS PA-C
NPI 1659616936
Physician Assistant in Tulsa, OK

Q: What is Richard Mears's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Mears is 1659616936. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 28, 2012.

Q: What is Richard Mears's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Mears was last updated on October 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since November 28, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2488 E 81ST ST STE 290, TULSA, OK 74137(918) 494-2665(918) 927-3201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2025, Feb 7, 2021, Jun 5, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Richard Lee Mears Pa-c NPPES

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

RICHARD LEE MEARS PA-C (NPI 1659616936) is an individual physician assistant in Tulsa, Oklahoma, licensed in Oklahoma (2233) and active in the NPI registry since November 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659616936

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD LEE MEARSCredential: PA-C

Location Address2488 E 81ST ST STE 290Tulsa, OK 74137-4265

Mailing Address2488 E 81st St Ste 290Tulsa, OK 74137-4299 · (918) 927-3226 · Fax (918) 927-3193

Phone(918) 494-2665

Fax(918) 927-3201

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateNovember 28, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2025

✔ NPI 1659616936 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in OK · 2233

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.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 2233 (OK)

2488 E 81ST ST STE 290, Tulsa, OK 74137

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200468140AOK

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard Lee Mears Pa-c 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 ID6103063789

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130520000519

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 2

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.

Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 29826

This procedure involves using a tiny camera, called an endoscope, to view and repair a damaged shoulder ligament. Simultaneously, a small portion of the shoulder bone is shaved to alleviate discomfort and improve movement. It's a minimally invasive technique that aids in a quicker recovery.

14 services14 patients

Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope 29827

This procedure, known as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, helps fix tears in the shoulder's rotator cuff. An endoscope, a small camera, is used to view the shoulder inside. Using small tools, the surgeon repairs the torn tissue. This minimally invasive approach often leads to a quicker recovery.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Tulsa, OK

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number370210

Location2408 East 81st Street, Suite 300Tulsa, OK 74137 · Tulsa County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 74137 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

$82.46 typical visit price

range $53.00 – $162.61

Typical copayment $20.61 (range $13.25 – $40.65)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.48 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $132.40

Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.17 – $33.10)

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.

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