Virgil Sears, M.D.
NPI 1699880344 · Family Medicine Physician · Gainesville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Virgil Sears, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Gainesville, TX (NPI 1699880344).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699880344
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F2441 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
68 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 47 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 21 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$122 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 186 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 502 | 106 |
| Furosemide | 397 | 77 |
| Alprazolam | 385 | 67 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 374 | 99 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 344 | 87 |
| Gabapentin | 290 | 64 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 282 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$299 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-21
- Last updated
- 2024-03-12
- Certified
- 2024-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Virgil Sears's NPI number?
- Virgil Sears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699880344, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Virgil Sears's specialty?
- Virgil Sears is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Virgil Sears located?
- Virgil Sears's practice location on file with NPPES is 836 East California, Gainesville, TX 76240-4202.
- What is Virgil Sears's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Virgil Sears is (940) 665-5566.
- Does Virgil Sears accept Medicare?
- Virgil Sears is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Virgil Sears's NPI active?
- Yes — Virgil Sears's NPI (1699880344) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.