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PATRICIA D SHEARER MD
NPI 1710902820
Pediatrics - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Brookhaven, GA

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1086 ARBOR TRCE NE, BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319(404) 986-8756(404) 986-0803 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 24, 2021, Feb 17, 2021, Sep 26, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Patricia D Shearer Md NPPES

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

PATRICIA D SHEARER MD (NPI 1710902820) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Brookhaven, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (80510) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710902820
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080H0002X
Provider Legal NamePATRICIA D SHEARERCredential: MD
Location Address1086 ARBOR TRCE NEBrookhaven, GA 30319-5378
Mailing Address1086 Arbor Trce NeBrookhaven, GA 30319-5378 · (404) 986-8756 · Fax (404) 986-0803
Phone(404) 986-8756
Fax(404) 986-0803
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 24, 2021
✔ NPI 1710902820 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080H0002X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 80510
Definition
A pediatrician 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 Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X · License 080510 (GA)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 80510 (GA)
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Hematology-OncologyTaxonomy 2080P0207X · License 80510 (GA)
1086 ARBOR TRCE NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1430218LA
Medicaid277197700FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Patricia D Shearer Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Patricia Shearer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vital Pediatrics For Complex Kids LLC
Same address
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
1086 ARBOR TRCE NE
Brookhaven, GA 30319
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
NPI 1235726837 (404) 310-3252

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

VITAL PEDIATRICS FOR COMPLEX KIDS LLC
Pediatrics (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1086 ARBOR TRCE NE
BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319
Dekalb County (404) 310-3252

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 Patricia Shearer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patricia Shearer is 1710902820. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Patricia Shearer located?

Patricia Shearer practices at 1086 Arbor Trce NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319. The listed phone number is (404) 986-8756.

What is Patricia Shearer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080H0002X.

Is Patricia Shearer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patricia Shearer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Patricia Shearer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Patricia Shearer reassigns Medicare benefits to Vital Pediatrics For Complex Kids LLC (Brookhaven, GA). The 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 Patricia Shearer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Patricia Shearer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Patricia Shearer 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patricia Shearer was last updated on September 24, 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.