Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Larry L. Shears Ii work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Larry L. Shears Ii at 5 hospitals: Affiliate of Vitruvian Health, Dekalb Regional Medical Center, Erlanger Medical Center, Memorial Healthcare System, Inc and Parkridge Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Larry L. Shears Ii see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chattanooga, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Larry L. Shears Ii's specialty?
- Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Larry L. Shears Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Larry L. Shears Ii 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.
- What is the phone number for Larry L. Shears Ii?
- (423) 778-5661, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Larry L. Shears Ii's NPI number?
- 1922035864. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Larry L. Shears Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Larry L. Shears Ii at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Affiliate of Vitruvian HealthCleveland, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440185
- Dekalb Regional Medical CenterFort Payne, AL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 010012
- Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440104
- Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440091
- Parkridge Medical CenterChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440156
Practice locations
Addresses where Larry L. Shears Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 979 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 778‑5661
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Larry L. Shears Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Erlanger Health507 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in Chattanooga
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922035864 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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