Quick answers
- Does Virgil G. Sears Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Virgil G. Sears Jr. 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 Virgil G. Sears Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 37 Original Medicare patients and 210 services for Virgil G. Sears Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Virgil G. Sears Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1699880344. 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 Virgil G. Sears Jr., 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 | 37 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 210 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a (G0179)47 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)21 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%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Arthritis49%
- Heart failure49%
- Atrial fibrillation49%
Hospitals where Virgil G. Sears Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Virgil G. Sears Jr. 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.
- Medical City DentonDenton, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450634
- North Texas Medical CenterGainesville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450090
Practice locations
Addresses where Virgil G. Sears Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 836 E CaliforniaGainesville, TX 76240
- 836 E California StGainesville, TX 76240 (940) 902‑0802
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Virgil G. Sears Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Family Practice Associates, P.A.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Gainesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gainesville, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Family Practice Associates, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699880344 |
| 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