Brian J Bear, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Rockford, IL

Brian J Bear, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Rockford, Illinois. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthomidwest Pllc, Physiotherapy Associates Inc, Physiotherapy Associates Inc and his current practice location is 324 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 398-9491.

Brian J Bear is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036095607) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1164535837.

Contact Information

Brian J Bear, MD
324 Roxbury Rd,
Rockford, IL 61107-5090
(815) 398-9491
(815) 381-7498

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBrian J Bear
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience33 Years
Location324 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Brian J Bear attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164535837
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517860505
  • Enrollment ID: I20080324000017

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brian J Bear such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164535837NPI-NPPES
036095607MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 036095607 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Osf Saint Anthony Medical CenterRockford, ILHospital
Swedish American HospitalRockford, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthomidwest Pllc0749183713386
Physiotherapy Associates Inc3577470442429
Physiotherapy Associates Inc3577470442429

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Brian J Bear allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthomidwest Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730136474
PECOS PAC ID: 0749183713
Enrollment ID: O20040128000533

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Brian J Bear is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Brian J Bear, MD
Po Box 735263,
Chicago, IL 60673-5263

Ph: () -
Brian J Bear, MD
324 Roxbury Rd,
Rockford, IL 61107-5090

Ph: (815) 398-9491

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