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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. She is board certified. Dr. Shear is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shear’s practice accepts 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
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
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
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Refractory generalized status epilepticus
- Drug-resistant continuous generalized seizures
- Severe generalized epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
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
- G40411: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Which procedures does Dr. Shear perform as a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Talia Shear may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shear's office.
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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
Other TPA
State of Illinois
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?
No, Shear is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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