Quick answers
- Does Joy F. Shear accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joy F. Shear 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 Joy F. Shear see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 123 Original Medicare patients and 752 services for Joy F. Shear. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joy F. Shear's NPI number?
- 1942052055. 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 Joy F. Shear, 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 | 123 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 752 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)116 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)74 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)54 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)52 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)46 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 pressure63%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis35%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety29%
- Depression24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joy F. Shear is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 250 Country Club PkwySpring Creek, NV 89815 (775) 738‑3000
- 2511 Mountain City HwyElko, NV 89801 (775) 993‑2800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joy F. Shear as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aems7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Spring Creek
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spring Creek, NV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aems
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942052055 |
| 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