Quick answers
- Does Jeffrey D. Fears accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey D. Fears 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 Jeffrey D. Fears see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 21 Original Medicare patients and 61 services for Jeffrey D. Fears. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jeffrey D. Fears's NPI number?
- 1598738536. 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 Jeffrey D. Fears, 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 61 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)56 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%
- Arthritis71%
- High cholesterol67%
- Anxiety57%
- Diabetes52%
Hospitals where Jeffrey D. Fears works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey D. Fears 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.
- Lake Regional Health SystemOsage Beach, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260186
- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson CityJefferson City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260011
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260141
Practice locations
Addresses where Jeffrey D. Fears is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 54 Hospital DrOsage Beach, MO 65065 (573) 348‑8045
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey D. Fears as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lake Regional Health System138 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Osage Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Osage Beach, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lake Regional Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Howard University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598738536 |
| 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