Joseph John Bear, MD - Medicare Urology in Macon, GA

Joseph John Bear, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Macon, Georgia. He went to Mercer University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Piedmont Providers Llc and his current practice location is 380 Hospital Dr Ste 320, Macon, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (478) 742-5331.

Joseph John Bear is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 78166) 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 1538304217.

Contact Information

Joseph John Bear, MD
380 Hospital Dr Ste 320,
Macon, GA 31217-8007
(478) 742-5331
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph John Bear
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience12 Years
Location380 Hospital Dr Ste 320, Macon, Georgia
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:
  • Joseph John Bear attended and graduated from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538304217
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/09/2008
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537307525
  • Enrollment ID: I20170810000708

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph John Bear such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538304217NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 78166 (Georgia)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Coliseum Medical Centers, Llc, DbaMacon, GAHospital
Coliseum Northside HospitalMacon, GAHospital
Northside HospitalAtlanta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Piedmont Providers Llc9830082825367

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. Joseph John Bear allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePiedmont Providers Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548273592
PECOS PAC ID: 9830082825
Enrollment ID: O20040204000321

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. Joseph John 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
Joseph John Bear, MD
380 Hospital Dr Ste 320,
Macon, GA 31217-8007

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Joseph John Bear, MD
380 Hospital Dr Ste 320,
Macon, GA 31217-8007

Ph: (478) 742-5331

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