HUGH SHEARER D.O. – NPI #1316974579
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

HUGH SHEARER is a physician located in BUTLER, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316974579 to HUGH SHEARER on June 26, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for HUGH SHEARER below.

NPI Profile for
HUGH SHEARER

NPI Number
1316974579
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
HUGH SHEARER
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
1022B N MAIN ST
BUTLER, PA 16001
Phone: (724) 284-4185 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 PA OS009808L

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
AT STILL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF OSTEO MED, KIRKSVILLE - Graduated 1994
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
HUGH SHEARER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      ONE HOSPITAL WAY
      BUTLER, PA 16001
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CONCORDIA VISITING NURSES
      613 NORTH PIKE ROAD
      CABOT, PA 16023

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