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Dr. William Lear , MD

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery • Salem, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Lear, MD is a certified Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery practicing in Salem, OR. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1998, Dr. Lear delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1793 13TH ST SE.

Dr. Lear is affiliated with Silver Falls Dermatology Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1793 13th St Se

Salem, OR 973022541

Telephone 5033628385
Fax 5033628435
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Silver Falls Dermatology, Llc Facility NPI 1134375421

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery in Salem, OR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 28.0 Yrs
State Avg: 18.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Salem, OR (23 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
68.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lear (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Salem Specialty Average (28.0 Years) 28.0 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
7,292 4,862 $150.00 $34.49
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
854 747 $200.00 $69.90
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
452 381 $1725.46 $614.89
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
439 355 $200.00 $84.34
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
341 309 $140.00 $31.01
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
285 58 $16.57 $6.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
251 229 $230.00 $87.47
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
192 138 $1048.54 $397.49
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
106 98 $790.33 $193.53
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
102 84 $456.23 $136.28
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks
100 93 $1619.91 $588.76
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
100 94 $180.00 $61.91
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth
93 87 $812.14 $159.17
17000 Destruction of skin growth
88 88 $168.36 $47.74
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
84 79 $266.06 $76.61
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
69 65 $290.49 $108.26
12051 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less
62 62 $730.14 $139.25
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm
55 48 $526.89 $164.62
95115 Injection of incremental dosages of allergen
54 14 $25.00 $9.67
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen
45 20 $30.00 $11.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
43 41 $330.00 $121.98
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm
40 35 $482.40 $144.00
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
39 24 $135.21 $47.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
38 36 $145.00 $54.04
12031 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less
33 31 $679.54 $154.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
33 33 $285.00 $107.63
12042 Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm
27 27 $798.18 $166.02
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
21 21 $634.18 $123.74
17314 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
20 18 $1003.18 $380.99
12041 Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.5 cm or less
17 17 $682.16 $127.28
17260 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less
16 14 $252.98 $75.56
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm
14 11 $379.46 $102.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
12 12 $425.00 $161.12
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
11 11 $1953.14 $740.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0101X

State License OR MD28286

The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License OR MD28286

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Silver Falls Dermatology Llc

1793 13th St Se, Salem, OR 973022541

Phone: 5033628385

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003235706

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Deborah Jones , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1063763472

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Megan Smith , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1093263386

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Rick Pittman , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NPI 1104990175

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kathleen Stewart , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1114110947

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1144285529

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 17, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 17, 2015

Registered at 1793 13TH ST SE, SALEM, OR 973022541 (Tel: 5033628385)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 17, 2015

Registered at 1793 13TH ST SE, SALEM, OR 973022541 (Tel: 5033628385)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 17, 2015

Recorded as WILLIAM LEAR, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 17, 2015

Dermatology (License #MD28286 in OR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 16, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558553115
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 16, 2007
Last Update: July 17, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1793 13th St Se

Salem, OR 973022541

Phone: 5033628385

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