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DR. CHRISTINE L. GEAR MD
NPI 1730360025
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in San Antonio, TX

Active since November 15, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4511 NW LOOP 410, SUITE 104, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 614-7900(210) 615-1211 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Christine L. Gear Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTINE L. GEAR MD (NPI 1730360025) is an individual nephrology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (N2085) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730360025
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINE L. GEARCredential: MD
Location Address4511 NW LOOP 410, SUITE 104San Antonio, TX 78229-5124
Mailing AddressPo Box 504152Saint Louis, MO 63150-4152 · (210) 212-8622 · Fax (210) 212-9197
Phone(210) 614-7900
Fax(210) 615-1211
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 2015
✔ NPI 1730360025 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N2085
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
4511 NW LOOP 410, San Antonio, TX 78229
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid204167503TX
Medicare PINTXB154295TX

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

Dr. Christine L. Gear 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 ID7618029521
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090723000086
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450388
Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 4

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

DR. LAUREN ELEANOR TARBOX M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
4511 NW LOOP 410, SUITE 104
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 614-7900
DR. PAVAN DEVULAPALLY MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
4511 NW LOOP 410, SUITE 104
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 614-7900
NAUSHAD ZAFAR M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
4511 NW LOOP 410, SUITE 104
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 614-7900
USRC MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
4511 NW LOOP 410
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (972) 479-9401

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 Christine Gear's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Gear is 1730360025. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2007.

Where is Christine Gear located?

Christine Gear practices at 4511 NW Loop 410 Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 614-7900.

What is Christine Gear's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Christine Gear enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Gear 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.

Is Christine Gear affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christine Gear is affiliated with Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Gear was last updated on December 15, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.