Dr Matthew James Shear, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Bronx, NY

Dr Matthew James Shear, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Bronx, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice The New York And Presbyterian Hospital and his current practice location is 3331 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 920-4596.

Dr Matthew James Shear is licensed to practice in New York (license number 260551) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1053601617.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew James Shear, MD
3331 Bainbridge Ave,
Bronx, NY 10467-2801
(718) 920-4596
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew James Shear
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience16 Years
Location3331 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Matthew James Shear graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053601617
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/15/2011
  • Last Update Date: 03/11/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638305782
  • Enrollment ID: I20131119000883

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew James Shear such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053601617NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 260551 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The New York And Presbyterian Hospital589068429477

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Matthew James Shear allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe New York And Presbyterian Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891857025
PECOS PAC ID: 5890684294
Enrollment ID: O20040313000051

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Matthew James Shear is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Matthew James Shear, MD
1 Gustave L Levy Pl, Box 1230,
New York, NY 10029-6500

Ph: (212) 241-3165
Dr Matthew James Shear, MD
3331 Bainbridge Ave,
Bronx, NY 10467-2801

Ph: (718) 920-4596

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