Quick answers
- Does Larelyn T. Crear accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Larelyn T. Crear 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 Larelyn T. Crear see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 661 Original Medicare patients and 1,496 services for Larelyn T. Crear. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Larelyn T. Crear's NPI number?
- 1457547283. 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 Larelyn T. Crear, 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 | 661 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,496 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)680 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)369 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)169 services
- Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99304)131 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)52 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%
- Depression72%
- Anxiety68%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia67%
- High cholesterol62%
- Diabetes53%
Practice locations
Addresses where Larelyn T. Crear is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6140 E Brainerd RdChattanooga, TN 37421
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Larelyn T. Crear as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Special Care Podiatry of Tennessee, LLC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Chattanooga
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Special Care Podiatry of Tennessee, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | New York College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457547283 |
| 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
- 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