James Paul Lear , PA-C
Physician Assistant • Columbia, MO
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
James Lear, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Columbia, MO. With approximately 4 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2022, James Lear delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 HOSPITAL DR.
James Lear is affiliated with The Curators Of The University Of Missouri and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service);, hospital discharge day management, more than. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 652120001
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2022
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Columbia, MO
Practicing in Columbia, MO (1802 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99233
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
|
193 | 73 | $263.15 | $92.71 |
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99232
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
|
127 | 44 | $181.06 | $62.45 |
|
G0316
Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th
|
41 | 13 | $75.00 | $23.99 |
|
99239
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
|
36 | 35 | $268.00 | $89.94 |
|
99238
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
|
17 | 17 | $185.47 | $63.51 |
|
99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
|
12 | 12 | $499.00 | $129.23 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2025-09-11NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 652120001
Phone: 5738822100
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
1100 Virginia Ave, Columbia, MO 652120001
Phone: 5738822667
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
1020 Hitt St, Columbia, MO 652120001
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Emergency Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)
Physician Assistant - Surgical
Physician Assistant
Emergency Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Registered at 1 HOSPITAL DR, COLUMBIA, MO 652120001 (Tel: 5738828091)
Physician Assistant (License #2022037491 in MO)
Registered at ONE HOSPITAL DR, COLUMBIA, MO 652120001 (Tel: 5738849066)
Physician Assistant (License #2022037491 in MO)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1 HOSPITAL DR, COLUMBIA, MO 652121000 (Tel: 5738824141)
Registered at PO BOX 843966, KANSAS CITY, MO 641843966 (Tel: 5738843300)
Recorded as JAMES LEAR, PA-C
Physician Assistant
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 843966
Kansas City, MO 641843966
Phone: 5738843300
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