Dr. James M. Shear
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 40 years
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1215953443
Dr. James M. Shear MD
Surgeon
He is located at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza Div Im Palliative Medicine in Saint Louis, MO 63110. Can help patients with the following: Constipation, Cyst, Gallstones, General Anesthesia, Hiatal Hernia, Osteoporosis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215953443. Appointment can be made via the phone number (314) 454-7376. He is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. James M. Shear, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. James M. Shear.
- Abdominal Pain
- Achalasia
- Acute Pain
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia
- Appendicitis
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Boils
- Cancer
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colon Cancer
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulosis
- Edema
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Anesthesia
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lymphedema
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Pain Medication Management
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Prescription Refill
- Regional Anesthesia
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Sedation
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Wrist Surgery
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James M. Shear as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. James M. Shear is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. James M. Shear is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hospice/palliative Care (also registered under: Practitioner - Anesthesiology, Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: Washington University
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Additional Specialities
- Anesthesiologist
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. James M. Shear?
Dr. James M. Shear's office is located at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza Div Im Palliative Medicine in Saint Louis, MO 63110.
Does Dr. James M. Shear have affiliation with practices?
Dr. James M. Shear is affiliated with Arlington Palliative Care.
What conditions does Dr. James M. Shear treat?
Dr. James M. Shear provides treatment for Constipation, Cyst, Gallstones, General Anesthesia, Hiatal Hernia, Osteoporosis. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. James M. Shear accept insurance?
Dr. James M. Shear is listed in-network for 13 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.