Dr. Larry Lynn Shears
Thoracic Surgery in York, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 33+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Larry Lynn Shears II, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in York, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Carroll Hospital Center, Gettysburg Hospital, Hanover Hospital, York Hospital. Dr. Larry Lynn Shears also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Wellspan Medical Group. Dr. Larry Lynn Shears accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (717) 851-6454 to request Dr. Larry Lynn Shears the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Larry Lynn Shears II |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9931178027 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 33 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Larry Lynn Shears attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1991.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1922035864
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 27, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Larry Lynn Shears
Medical Licenses
Dr. Larry Lynn Shears has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 33 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 55005 | Tennessee |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 55005 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Westminster, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Hanover, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| York, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Wellspan Medical Group | 590 |
Practice Locations
25 Monument Rd
Suite 190
York, PA 17403-5060
Phone: (717) 851-6454
Fax: (717) 851-1665
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
1600 S George St
York, PA 17403-4508
Phone: (717) 848-3615
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, November 17, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, January 27, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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