Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James P. Lear work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James P. Lear at 1 hospital: University of Missouri Health Care. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James P. Lear see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Columbia, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James P. Lear's specialty?
- Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
- Does James P. Lear accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James P. Lear accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James P. Lear?
- (573) 882-2667, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James P. Lear's NPI number?
- 1023740974. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James P. Lear works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James P. Lear at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260141
Practice locations
Addresses where James P. Lear is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1 Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212
- 1020 Hitt StColumbia, MO 65212
- 1100 Virginia AveColumbia, MO 65212 (573) 882‑2667
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James P. Lear as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- The Curators of the University of Missouri1,131 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023740974 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians