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Dr. James Sear, MD

Dr. James Sear, MD

Kansas City, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sear, Cardiologist in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. James Sear, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sear completed his residency at St Louis Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sear is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sear’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sear’s office at (816) 931-1883.

    Where did Dr. Sear go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Louis Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo

    Is Dr. Sear board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Sear, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sear speak?

    Dr. Sear and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sear treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Sear 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. Sear. 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Abnormal cardiac scan
    • Unusual heart test results
    • Abnormal coronary imaging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies
    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Chronic AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Permanent AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Aortic Widening
    • Dilated Thoracic Aorta
    • Thoracic Aortic Dilation
    • Enlarged Chest Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Sear perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Sear may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sear's office.

    Does Dr. Sear accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sear accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 931-1883 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sear accept in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Sear in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • FMH Benefit Services

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sear's office located?

    Dr. James Sear's Primary Practice

    4401 Wornall Rd Fl 5

    Kansas City, MO 64111

    (816) 931-1883

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    Dr. James Sear's Practice 2

    901 E 104th St Stop 400S

    Kansas City, MO 64131

    (816) 502-7117

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    Dr. James Sear's Practice 3

    20 NE Saint Lukes Blvd

    Lees Summit, MO 64086

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    What is Dr. Sear's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sear's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649206665.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sear?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sear

    What is Dr. James Sear's specialty?

    Dr. Sear is a Cardiologist near Kansas City, MO. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Sear to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Sear affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sear is affiliated with Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's South 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 Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Sear accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?

    Yes, Dr. James Sear is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Sear offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sear's office at (816) 931-1883 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Sear?

    Please contact Dr. Sear's office at (816) 931-1883 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Sear have?

    Dr. James Sear is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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