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- Macon location main office
380 Hospital Dr Ste 320, Macon, GA 31217 - Memphis location
University Of Tennessee, 910 Madison Avenue Suite 1031, Memphis, TN 38163
About Dr. Bear
Based in Macon, GA, Joseph J. Bear, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Joseph graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2012. Joseph is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 3,213 services to 2,036 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, automated urinalysis test, and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding. NPI 1538304217 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (478) 742-5331
- Email not available
Practice Locations
380 HOSPITAL DR STE 320
Macon, GA 31217
University Of Tennessee 910 Madison Avenue Suite 1031
Memphis, TN 38163
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,213 services · 2,036 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
315 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
303 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
139 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant | Procedure | 52442 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52310 |
24 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
23 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
18 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones | Procedure | 50590 |
18 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant | Procedure | 52441 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other urologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other urologists in Macon 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 7
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Joseph J. Bear specialize in?
Joseph J. Bear is an urologist in Macon, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Joseph J. Bear located?
Joseph J. Bear is listed at 380 Hospital Dr Ste 320, Macon, GA 31217. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Joseph J. Bear's phone number?
The number on file is (478) 742-5331. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joseph J. Bear?
Joseph J. Bear's National Provider Identifier is 1538304217. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Joseph J. Bear train?
Joseph J. Bear attended Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joseph J. Bear have?
Joseph J. Bear has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Joseph J. Bear do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph J. Bear performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum and imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent; provides treatments such as administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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