David R Shearer, MD
David R Shearer is a Family Medicine specialist based in Madison, WI with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
David R Shearer, MD has been part of the Madison medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine graduate since 2001, he brings 25+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1988dNPPES updated 2020-12-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1821 S Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI 53716-2257
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.22%
Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Wisconsin1.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.5%
Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in WisconsinHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
414
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
728
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,185
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $738k
Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$144 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to David R Shearer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 11, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With David R Shearer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David R Shearer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Madison required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about David R Shearer
Dr. Shearer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Madison, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (608) 260-6000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David R Shearer
Practice Location
1821 S Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI 53716-2257
Mailing Address
1821 S Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI 53716-2257
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