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Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD

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(Dr. Danny Shearer, MD)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Howard University College of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: esophageal cancer, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), liver cancer, and more.

106 Irving Street, NW Suite 216
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-5840

Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD is a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

106 Irving Street, NW Suite 216
Washington, DC 20010

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Some issues Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Top 10%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD performed more colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

removal of lesion

In 2012, Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	209
doctor visit	700
gastrointestinal procedures	316
hospital care	355
inpatient care	355
minimally invasive procedures	316
preventive care	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	209

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	220
doctor visit	686
gastrointestinal procedures	318
hospital care	278
inpatient care	278
minimally invasive procedures	318
preventive care	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	220

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	429
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	61
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	57
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	205
doctor visit	664
gastrointestinal procedures	281
hospital care	230
inpatient care	230
minimally invasive procedures	281
preventive care	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	205

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	389
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	47
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	54
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	185
doctor visit	697
gastrointestinal procedures	260
hospital care	255
inpatient care	255
minimally invasive procedures	260
preventive care	75
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	185

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	588

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	784
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	100
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	49
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	184
doctor visit	660
gastrointestinal procedures	278
hospital care	170
inpatient care	170
minimally invasive procedures	278
preventive care	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	184

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	360
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	48
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	49
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	175
doctor visit	654
gastrointestinal procedures	264
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
minimally invasive procedures	264
preventive care	89
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	175

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	345
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	32
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	48
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	180
doctor visit	722
gastrointestinal procedures	267
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	267
preventive care	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	180

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	400
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	42
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	48
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	188
doctor visit	699
gastrointestinal procedures	288
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	288
preventive care	100
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	188

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	362
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	42
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	158
doctor visit	596
gastrointestinal procedures	229
minimally invasive procedures	229
preventive care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	158

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	280
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	34
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	181
doctor visit	698
gastrointestinal procedures	242
minimally invasive procedures	242
preventive care	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	181

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	306
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	25
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	47
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	206
doctor visit	799
gastrointestinal procedures	317
minimally invasive procedures	317
preventive care	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	206

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	361
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	28
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	6
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	190
doctor visit	688
gastrointestinal procedures	278
hospital care	185
inpatient care	185
minimally invasive procedures	278
preventive care	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	190

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	365
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	31
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	124
85 and over	41
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	198

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Washington Hospital Center (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1370 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-05

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Dr. Shearer listen to me and had already pull my records and lab work prior to my appointment and we discuss my medical history and he suggested things for me to try and he made me feel confident in dealing with my medical.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-25

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Dr Shearer and I have a longterm professional relationship. He is an excellent listener and remarkable at hearing your symptoms and able to diagnose and prescribe a plan of treatment.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-07-19

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Dr Shearer is very personable, attentive and easy to talk to. He was not rushed, explained everything well, answered all my questions. He seems to enjoy engaging with his patients.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-26

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Care provider was engaging and provide additional recommendations to complete that was in my best interest. Thr proactiveness by the care giver was very welcomed!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-18

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Absolutely Excellent Service from entering the door to exiting the door! If the colonoscopy goes as well I will be a very happy man!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-07-07

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Dr. Shearer is one of, if not the best, GI Specialists in the DC area. I'm very grateful for him and thankful to be under his care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-31

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Dr. Danny Shearer listened to my symptoms and was able to give a preliminary explanation and test for confirming his diagnosis.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-10

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Dr. Shearer's excellent bedside manner and compassion inspire my confidence in his care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-14

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The doctor explained everything very well and answered all my questions and concerns

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-17

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Dr. Shearer is an excellent physician. he was very thorough and very concerned.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Danny T. Shearer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$6,234 Epclusa $3,096	Sovaldi $2,613	$524
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$1,378 XIFAXAN $532	Trulance $506	PLENVU $192	APRISO $84	XIFIXAN $41	Other $22
AbbVie Inc.	$1,132 Creon $584	Mavyret $211	LINZESS $191	Rinvoq $82	Humira $64
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$870 STELARA $695	SIMPONI $126	OLYSIO $19	REMICADE $17	SIMPONI ARIA $14
AbbVie, Inc.	$788 Mavyret $201	Creon $177	Viekira $170	Humira $83	Technivie $65	Other $92
Other	$6,328 LINZESS $546	ZEPOSIA $414	AMITIZA $366	IBSRELA $360	Cimzia $287	Other $4,354

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11,133
Consulting Fee	$3,000
Honoraria	$1,500
Travel and Lodging	$941
Education	$156

Biography

Dr. Danny Shearer's medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: depression, myocarditis, and achalasia. Dr. Shearer's hospital/clinic affiliations include MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. Dr. Shearer most likely takes Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Washington, DC. He obtained his medical school training at Howard University College of Medicine and performed his residency at Washington Hospital Center.