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Dr. Matthew Shear, MD
Boston, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shear, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Matthew Shear, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Shear is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shear’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shear’s office at (415) 353-2566.
What languages does Dr. Shear speak?
Dr. Shear and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shear typically treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal 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:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09893: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, third trimester
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- Nuchal Translucency Screening
- NT scan
- First trimester screening ultrasound
- Screening for Down syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
Also known as:
- Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
- Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
- GDM with Insulin
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
- Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
- Hypertension during gestation
- Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
What procedures does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shear typically perform?
As a Maternal & Fetal 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Does Dr. Shear accept my insurance?
Dr. Shear accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2566 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shear accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Shear in Boston, MA 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 Corporation
Contra Costa
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shear's office located?
Dr. Matthew Shear's Primary Practice
330 Brookline Ave # 3
Boston, MA 02215
(415) 353-2566
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 1386173144.
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. Matthew Shear's specialty?
Dr. Shear is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist do?
An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies.
Is this Dr. Matthew Shear affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shear is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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
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Is Matthew Shear accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Shear is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Shear offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shear's office at (415) 353-2566 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Shear?
Please contact Dr. Shear's office at (415) 353-2566 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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