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Ophthalmology

James E. Tearse, MD

Works at hospitals in Burlingame, CA · Redwood City, CA · Stanford, CA · California

Summary

James E. Tearse, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Burlingame, CA, Redwood City, CA and Stanford, CA. NPI 1811099435. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James E. Tearse, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
44Years since medical school (graduated 1982)
Baylor College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James E. Tearse work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James E. Tearse at 3 hospitals: Peninsula Medical Center, Sequoia Hospital and Stanford Health Care. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James E. Tearse see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Redwood City, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James E. Tearse's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does James E. Tearse accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James E. Tearse accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does James E. Tearse offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says James E. Tearse offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for James E. Tearse?
(650) 368-3937, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James E. Tearse's NPI number?
1811099435. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James E. Tearse works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James E. Tearse at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James E. Tearse is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Redwood City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Redwood City, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBaylor College Of Medicine
Graduation year1982
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1811099435
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians