Dr William S Shear, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Casper, WY

Dr William S Shear, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Casper, Wyoming. He went to University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Digestive Care Specialists, Llc and his current practice location is 1026 E 2nd St, Casper, Wyoming. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (307) 333-0002.

Dr William S Shear is licensed to practice in Texas (license number Q7601) 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 1053523878.

Contact Information

Dr William S Shear, MD
1026 E 2nd St,
Casper, WY 82601-2902
(307) 333-0002
(307) 333-4425

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William S Shear
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience20 Years
Location1026 E 2nd St, Casper, Wyoming
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 William S Shear attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053523878
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/11/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224277025
  • Enrollment ID: I20201002002797

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William S Shear such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053523878NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology Q7601 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wyoming Medical CenterCasper, WYHospital
Summit Medical CenterCasper, WYHospital
Memorial Hospital Of Converse CountyDouglas, WYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Digestive Care Specialists, Llc71133566437

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 William S Shear allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDigestive Care Specialists, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336799121
PECOS PAC ID: 7113356643
Enrollment ID: O20200406000285

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 William S 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 William S Shear, MD
1026 E 2nd St,
Casper, WY 82601-2902

Ph: (307) 333-0002
Dr William S Shear, MD
1026 E 2nd St,
Casper, WY 82601-2902

Ph: (307) 333-0002

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