Active NPI 1043346430 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Torin David Shear , MD

Anesthesiology • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Torin Shear, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Shear delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL.

Dr. Shear is affiliated with Boulder Valley Anesthesiology, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for electroshock therapy, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street

Boston, MA 02114

Telephone 6177263030

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +3.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.2 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1102 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (2146 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

90.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shear (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Boston Specialty Average (18.2 Years) 18.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	24	16	$1091.67	$103.22
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	14	13	$1357.14	$128.96
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	11	11	$1763.64	$170.48
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$1290.91	$120.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$1320.00	$129.51
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	13	13	$1215.38	$117.19
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	12	12	$3000.00	$306.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	41	19	$1126.83	$110.18
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	25	25	$1448.00	$143.49
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	23	22	$1217.39	$122.63
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	23	23	$248.00	$31.22
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$1292.31	$132.11
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	12	12	$506.00	$63.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	58	58	$971.47	$70.85
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	26	26	$2619.43	$194.09
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	18	17	$1397.32	$100.71
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	17	17	$2026.87	$165.31
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$1032.46	$74.71
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	14	14	$3564.75	$278.73
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	12	12	$2367.93	$173.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	36	36	$1014.71	$74.17
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	23	23	$399.00	$49.95
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	22	20	$942.14	$64.82
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	20	20	$3507.42	$264.50
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	15	15	$1566.04	$114.70
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	14	14	$2656.50	$240.33
00140 Anesthesia for procedure on eye	13	13	$1431.55	$106.13
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$973.88	$80.43
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$2299.88	$182.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	46	44	$399.00	$49.07
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	23	23	$1043.06	$77.79
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	23	23	$967.00	$71.20
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	17	17	$3661.16	$329.32
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	15	15	$2578.38	$201.97
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	15	14	$877.10	$60.75
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	14	14	$2696.40	$236.48
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	13	13	$931.75	$71.01
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	12	12	$1515.33	$151.09
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$266.00	$34.09
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$798.00	$158.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	57	54	$399.00	$47.97
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	34	34	$1076.99	$93.76
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	31	31	$971.62	$71.08
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$1226.11	$92.82
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	18	18	$2447.55	$191.91
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	17	17	$886.32	$60.95
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	15	15	$266.00	$34.02
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	15	15	$4130.70	$398.24
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	14	14	$2565.15	$214.32
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring	13	12	$1330.00	$112.80
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	12	11	$798.00	$114.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	50	48	$399.00	$55.17
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	28	28	$1187.55	$84.33
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	27	27	$963.12	$74.33
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	17	17	$1228.75	$90.83
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	16	16	$266.00	$34.09
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	16	16	$2589.96	$233.36
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	14	14	$2658.60	$216.72
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	13	12	$798.00	$114.80
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	12	12	$133.00	$3.24
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	12	12	$4988.20	$408.20
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	11	11	$919.42	$60.83
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	11	11	$399.00	$19.03

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MA L-225973

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Boulder Valley Anesthesiology, Pllc

4747 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 803031131

Phone: 3034157000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 17, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 17, 2009

Registered at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET, BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6177263030)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 17, 2009

Registered at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET, BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6177263030)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 17, 2009

Recorded as TORIN SHEAR, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 17, 2009

Anesthesiology (License #L-225973 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 27, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043346430

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 27, 2007

Last Update: May 17, 2009

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street

Boston, MA 02114

Phone: 6177263030

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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