Quick answers
- Does Desha C. Wear accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Desha C. Wear accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Desha C. Wear see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 177 Original Medicare patients and 184 services for Desha C. Wear. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Desha C. Wear's NPI number?
- 1326027525. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Desha C. Wear, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 177 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 184 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)52 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)43 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)29 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)11 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis61%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety23%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Desha C. Wear works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Desha C. Wear at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health CenterMattoon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140189
Practice locations
Addresses where Desha C. Wear is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 904 W Temple AveEffingham, IL 62401 (217) 342‑1234
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Desha C. Wear as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center419 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Effingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Effingham, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326027525 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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