Quick answers
- Does Shane A. Wear accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shane A. 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 Shane A. Wear see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,320 Original Medicare patients and 2,977 services for Shane A. Wear. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shane A. Wear's NPI number?
- 1457497851. 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 Shane A. 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 | 2,320 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,977 |
| Different services or procedures | 143 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)726 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)177 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)111 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)98 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)92 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Diabetes39%
Hospitals where Shane A. Wear works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shane A. 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.
- Baptist Health Brookwood HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010139
- Russell Medical CenterAlexander City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010065
- St Vincent's BirminghamBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010056
- St Vincent's St ClairPell City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010130
- St Vincents BlountOneonta, AL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 011305
Practice locations
Addresses where Shane A. Wear is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 11 Upper Riverdale RdRiverdale, GA 30274 (770) 991‑8000
- 1509 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233 (205) 930‑3200
- 201 Racquet Club LnPelham, AL 35124 (205) 620‑3830
- 2217 Decatur Hwy 115Gardendale, AL 35071 (205) 418‑1280
- 3300 Cahaba Rd, Suite 300Birmingham, AL 35223 (800) 841‑4236
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shane A. Wear as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pro Radiology LLC102 clinicians in the group
- Southern Orthopaedic Alliance PLLC98 clinicians in the group
- Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate of UAB91 clinicians in the group
- Radiology Associates of Birmingham, P.C.46 clinicians in the group
- North Jefferson Imaging, LLC16 clinicians in the group
- Cahaba Valley Imaging, LLC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Riverdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Riverdale, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pro Radiology LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457497851 |
| 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