Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SEARS
Richard J Sears, M.D. practices gastroenterology in Winchester, VA. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,182 Medicare patients across 10,177 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (540) 667-1244
- Email not available
Practice Locations
190 CAMPUS BLVD SUITE 300
Winchester, VA 22601
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,177 services · 1,182 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
193 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
171 |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
99 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
62 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
61 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
49 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
45 |
| Injection of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43236 |
30 |
| Diagnostic exam of small bowel (excluding lower small intestine) using an endoscope | Procedure | 44360 |
16 |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
50 |
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.
Other gastroenterology specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other gastroenterology specialists in Winchester 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Sears?
Dr. Sears is a gastroenterology in Winchester, VA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sears's address?
Dr. Sears is listed at 190 CAMPUS BLVD SUITE 300, Winchester, VA 22601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sears?
The number on file is (540) 667-1244. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sears's NPI number?
Dr. Sears's National Provider Identifier is 1467400424. 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 train?
Dr. Sears attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sears been practicing?
Dr. Sears has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Sears perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sears performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and dilation of esophagus; provides treatments such as infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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