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Richard Lee Mears , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Tulsa, OK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Richard Mears, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Tulsa, OK. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Richard Mears delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2488 E 81ST ST STE 290.

Richard Mears is affiliated with Advanced Orthopedics Of Oklahoma Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope, repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2488 E 81st St Ste 290

Tulsa, OK 741374265

Telephone 9184942665
Fax 9189273201
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Tulsa, OK

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs +4.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.9 Yrs
State Avg: 14.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
400 Specialists

Practicing in Tulsa, OK (1911 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
13.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
79.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mears (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Tulsa Specialty Average (9.9 Years) 9.9 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
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope
14 14 $232.56 $21.43
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
14 14 $540.06 $134.07

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-06
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License OK 2233

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.

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AS0400X

State License OK 2233

Definition to come...

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
200468140A (OK)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Advanced Orthopedics Of Oklahoma Pllc

2488 E 81st St, Tulsa, OK 741374265

Phone: 9184942665

Advanced Orthopedics Of Oklahoma Pllc

205 E B St, Jenks, OK 740373906

Phone: 9182997937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Physical Therapist

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address October 06, 2025

Registered at 2488 E 81ST ST STE 290, TULSA, OK 741374299 (Tel: 9189273226)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 06, 2025

Physician Assistant (License #2233 in OK)

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Updated Practice Location February 07, 2021

Registered at 2488 E 81ST ST STE 290, TULSA, OK 741374265 (Tel: 9184942665)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 05, 2020

Registered at 2488 E 81ST ST STE 290, TULSA, OK 741374265 (Tel: 9184949341)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 01, 2018

Physician Assistant (License #2233 in OK)

NPI Profile Active November 28, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 28, 2012

Registered at 6585 S YALE AVE STE 200, TULSA, OK 741368315 (Tel: 9184812767)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 28, 2012

Registered at 6585 S YALE AVE STE 200, TULSA, OK 741368315 (Tel: 9184812767)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 28, 2012

Recorded as RICHARD MEARS, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 28, 2012

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 28, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659616936
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 28, 2012
Last Update: October 06, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2488 E 81st St Ste 290

Tulsa, OK 741374299

Phone: 9189273226

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