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- 230 E Ridgewood Ave, Suite 6 2, Paramus, NJ 07652
About Dr. Sears
Based in Paramus, NJ, Michael Sears, DPM is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. Michael graduated from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 278 Medicare patients across 666 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. NPI 1902863152 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (201) 225-4700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE SUITE 6 2
Paramus, NJ 07652
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
666 services · 278 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
143 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
22 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
255 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
63 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
54 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
50 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
13 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other podiatry specialists in Paramus 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at New York College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sears specialize in?
Dr. Sears is a podiatry in Paramus, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sears located?
Dr. Sears is listed at 230 E Ridgewood Ave Suite 6 2, Paramus, NJ 07652. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sears's phone number?
The number on file is (201) 225-4700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sears's NPI number?
Dr. Sears's National Provider Identifier is 1902863152. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Sears go to medical school?
Dr. Sears attended New York College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sears been practicing?
Dr. Sears has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sears do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sears performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sears confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sears. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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