Active NPI 1538304217 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph John Bear , MD

Urology • Macon, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Bear, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Macon, GA. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 2012, Dr. Bear delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 380 HOSPITAL DR STE 320.

Dr. Bear is affiliated with Piedmont Providers Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, automated urinalysis test, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

380 Hospital Dr Ste 320

Macon, GA 312178007

Telephone 4787425331

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Southeastern Urology Associates Facility NPI 1962538850

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Mercer University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Macon, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -8.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.9 Yrs

State Avg: 27.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

11 Specialists

Practicing in Macon, GA (422 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bear (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Macon Specialty Average (22.9 Years) 22.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,055	604	$385.53	$120.49
81003 Automated urinalysis test	877	560	$9.00	$2.18
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	315	221	$59.00	$10.04
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	303	219	$23.00	$8.58
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	156	17	$771.00	$178.81
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	139	92	$652.00	$214.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	88	88	$581.35	$159.43
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	40	12	$213.00	$48.55
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	35	22	$126.00	$32.08
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$468.00	$122.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	25	$256.88	$85.85
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	24	24	$919.32	$295.42
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	23	21	$1017.39	$115.44
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	18	18	$437.00	$125.14
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	18	18	$1484.33	$398.98
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	18	17	$2252.00	$550.60
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	17	16	$135.00	$47.76
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	12	12	$89.00	$21.47
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	12	12	$796.00	$200.45
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	11	11	$75.00	$18.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,033	593	$370.00	$120.58
81003 Automated urinalysis test	896	557	$9.00	$2.20
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	378	264	$59.00	$9.57
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	267	204	$75.00	$17.95
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	265	202	$23.00	$8.40
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	155	105	$650.95	$219.00
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	96	13	$771.00	$169.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	86	86	$561.00	$156.71
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	32	30	$468.00	$125.93
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	29	27	$929.00	$287.64
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	25	22	$972.00	$122.93
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	25	24	$496.00	$170.07
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	24	15	$126.00	$30.89
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	19	16	$2222.37	$541.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	19	$253.00	$85.36
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	12	$249.00	$76.50
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	14	14	$604.00	$119.11
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	13	11	$1576.62	$411.87
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	13	13	$89.00	$23.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	985	571	$370.00	$122.38
81003 Automated urinalysis test	908	575	$9.00	$2.22
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	349	248	$59.00	$9.44
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	313	231	$75.00	$18.17
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	313	231	$23.00	$2.96
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	141	91	$649.69	$228.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	111	111	$561.00	$159.56
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	38	12	$213.00	$48.96
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	22	21	$929.00	$305.07
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	19	$468.00	$130.49
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	19	19	$89.00	$24.19
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	16	14	$2216.81	$547.30
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	15	14	$1080.00	$109.71
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	12	12	$1525.00	$445.52
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	12	12	$796.00	$203.01
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$604.00	$126.01
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	11	11	$126.00	$30.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	961	571	$9.58	$2.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	907	533	$291.41	$122.65
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	397	269	$76.68	$18.39
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	387	271	$59.60	$9.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	246	198	$143.63	$86.46
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	219	26	$693.32	$186.95
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	176	163	$23.00	$2.99
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	160	105	$646.88	$218.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	96	96	$405.96	$159.22
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	73	26	$109.29	$29.35
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	49	16	$240.76	$50.07
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	34	23	$731.29	$125.75
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	17	$97.08	$36.98
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	26	22	$263.69	$73.71
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	25	21	$822.76	$293.81
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	20	$449.40	$186.37
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	18	$339.79	$130.78
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	19	13	$72.79	$24.29
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	16	16	$735.06	$197.34
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$473.50	$126.70
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	11	11	$137.45	$32.06
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	11	11	$2586.45	$707.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,025	575	$205.00	$103.61
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,020	599	$10.00	$2.21
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	390	286	$60.00	$9.27
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	383	283	$78.00	$18.09
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	234	31	$664.00	$220.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	184	147	$139.00	$71.59
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	158	106	$643.00	$197.46
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	100	59	$77.00	$38.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	85	85	$317.00	$156.84
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	71	47	$264.00	$71.10
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	54	31	$106.00	$29.14
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	52	49	$389.00	$199.43
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	47	45	$14.00	$3.12
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	45	44	$265.00	$135.57
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	43	36	$456.00	$138.43
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	40	38	$763.00	$270.73
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	38	37	$61.00	$24.56
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	32	30	$107.00	$32.41
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	30	29	$430.00	$128.23
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	28	11	$233.00	$56.24
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	25	23	$195.00	$97.32
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	23	$139.00	$68.66
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	21	21	$1117.00	$393.62
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	18	18	$2591.00	$700.12
52234 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm	17	15	$766.00	$239.31
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	15	15	$1752.00	$565.17
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	14	14	$414.00	$120.27
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	14	14	$75.00	$57.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,332	719	$10.00	$2.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,273	683	$205.00	$102.94
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	552	370	$60.00	$11.47
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	495	344	$78.00	$19.93
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	246	23	$664.00	$225.44
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	155	106	$643.00	$177.62
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	115	68	$77.00	$38.48
64566 Implantation of lower leg neurostimulator electrode, accessed through the skin	102	11	$390.00	$118.02
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	91	67	$264.00	$69.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	61	$139.00	$70.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$317.00	$154.53
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	59	59	$195.00	$97.55
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	58	53	$265.00	$133.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$207.00	$101.69
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	48	45	$61.00	$24.77
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	43	36	$456.00	$150.67
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	42	23	$106.00	$28.49
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	38	27	$139.00	$70.95
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	30	30	$763.00	$249.44
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	27	20	$180.00	$41.83
52234 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm	26	19	$766.00	$241.95
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	24	23	$107.00	$32.89
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	23	23	$430.00	$127.97
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	22	22	$2591.00	$707.68
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	22	21	$1117.00	$411.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	15	$84.00	$42.52
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	15	15	$1752.00	$566.10
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	14	11	$138.00	$30.26
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	14	14	$14.00	$3.20
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	14	14	$390.00	$75.34
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	13	12	$253.00	$77.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,180	12	$0.65	$0.12
81003 Automated urinalysis test	440	251	$13.25	$2.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	349	215	$193.97	$101.75
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	215	137	$53.97	$14.27
64566 Implantation of lower leg neurostimulator electrode, accessed through the skin	93	19	$375.96	$118.95
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	74	63	$77.19	$22.26
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	67	58	$576.73	$157.29
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	45	45	$355.80	$199.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$301.05	$158.14
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	43	40	$191.63	$44.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$204.18	$103.13
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	39	33	$259.33	$68.59
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	33	30	$25.00	$2.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	28	$134.00	$67.82
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	27	18	$76.78	$38.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	13	$82.80	$41.46
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	24	22	$14.46	$3.84
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$243.73	$133.97
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	15	14	$763.00	$235.85
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	14	13	$158.00	$17.27
85014 Red blood cell concentration measurement	13	13	$10.00	$2.87
80047 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized)	13	13	$92.00	$13.46
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	12	12	$2012.52	$190.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	81	55	$18.00	$3.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	38	$170.00	$101.89
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	36	30	$38.44	$17.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$197.00	$100.27
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$226.00	$132.93
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	16	13	$250.00	$65.20
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	14	14	$495.00	$154.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$278.00	$156.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License GA 78166

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Piedmont Providers Llc

1984 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 303095219

Phone: 4043673210

Piedmont Providers Llc

340 Hospital Dr, Macon, GA 312173838

Phone: 4782197735

Piedmont Providers Llc

400 Charter Blvd, Macon, GA 312104831

Phone: 4787578200

Piedmont Providers Llc

350 Hospital Dr, Macon, GA 312173838

Phone: 4787657000

Piedmont Providers Llc

330 Hospital Dr, Macon, GA 312178042

Phone: 4787425331

Secondary Practice Locations

University Of Tennessee, 910 Madison Avenue Suite 1031

Memphis, TN 381630001

Phone: 9014485364

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

✅

NPI Profile Active June 21, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 21, 2017

Registered at 380 HOSPITAL DR STE 320, MACON, GA 312178007 (Tel: 4787425331)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 21, 2017

Registered at 380 HOSPITAL DR STE 320, MACON, GA 312178007

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 21, 2017

Recorded as JOSEPH BEAR, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 21, 2017

Urology (License #78166 in GA)

✅

NPI Profile Active April 23, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 23, 2012

Registered at UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, 910 MADISON AVENUE SUITE 1031, MEMPHIS, TN 381630001 (Tel: 9014485364)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 23, 2012

Registered at DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY, 910 MADISON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 381630001

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 23, 2012

Recorded as JOSEPH BEAR, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 23, 2012

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 09, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538304217

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 09, 2008

Last Update: March 17, 2018

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

380 Hospital Dr Ste 320

Macon, GA 312178007

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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