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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dear, Family Medicine Specialist in Farmington, MO?
Dr. Thomas Dear, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Farmington, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dear is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dear’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dear’s office at (573) 756-6807.
What languages does Dr. Dear speak?
Dr. Dear and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dear typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dear 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. Dear. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dear typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dear 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. Dear. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Dear accept my insurance?
Dr. Dear accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 756-6807 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dear accept in Farmington, MO?
Dr. Dear in Farmington, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dear's office located?
What is Dr. Dear's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dear's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841610011.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dear?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dear
What is Dr. Thomas Dear's specialty?
Dr. Dear is a Family Medicine Specialist near Farmington, MO.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Thomas Dear affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dear is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Thomas Dear accepting new patients in Farmington, MO?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Dear is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Dear offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dear's office at (573) 756-6807 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Dear?
Please contact Dr. Dear's office at (573) 756-6807 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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