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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shear, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Cumming, GA?
Dr. Ryan Shear, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cumming, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shear is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shear’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shear’s office at (678) 604-1000.
What languages does Dr. Shear speak?
Dr. Shear and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shear typically treat?
As an Emergency 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shear typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Shear may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Shear's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shear accept my insurance?
Dr. Shear accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (678) 604-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shear accept in Cumming, GA?
Dr. Shear in Cumming, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shear's office located?
Dr. Ryan Shear's Primary Practice
1200 Northside Forsyth Dr
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 604-1000
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 1043504277.
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. Ryan Shear's specialty?
Dr. Shear is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Cumming, GA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Ryan Shear affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shear is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northside Hospital Duluth, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital Gwinnett 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ryan Shear accepting new patients in Cumming, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Shear is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Shear offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shear's office at (678) 604-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Shear?
Please contact Dr. Shear's office at (678) 604-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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