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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shear, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Talia Shear is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shear is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shear’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shear’s office at (224) 654-0000.
What languages does Dr. Shear speak?
Dr. Shear and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shear treat?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shear diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shear. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
What procedures does Dr. Shear perform?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shear performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shear. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Shear accept my insurance?
Dr. Shear accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (224) 654-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shear accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Shear in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shear's office located?
What is Dr. Shear's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shear's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104287028.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shear?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shear
What is Dr. Talia Shear's specialty?
Dr. Shear is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL. A pediatrician who has special knowledge and experience in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This pediatrician is responsible to collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance the quality of life. They also handle physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family. This is done throughout the course of the illness, during the dying process, and beyond. They have good expertise in handling the assessment of patients with advanced disease, providing relief from distressing symptoms, coordinating between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, using specialized and advanced care systems including hospice, managing patients who are imminently dying, and navigating legal and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Shear to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Talia Shear affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shear is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
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Is Talia Shear accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Talia Shear is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Talia Shear offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shear's office at (224) 654-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Talia Shear?
Please contact Dr. Shear's office at (224) 654-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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