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Deactivated NPI 1184737355 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. William Howard Bear , OD

Optometrist • Madison, IN

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. William Bear has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date August 15, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date October 02, 2024
Total Practice Duration ~18 Years of Practice (2006 – 2024)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Bear, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Madison, IN. Throughout an active medical career spanning 18 years, Dr. Bear provided care at the practice location at 2580 MICHIGAN ROAD until profile deactivation on 2024-10-02.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2580 Michigan Road
Suite 2

Madison, IN 47250

Telephone 8122656222
Fax 8122652955
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Robert W. Kirkpatrick Facility NPI 1346330537

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Madison, IN

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 17.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Madison, IN (1644 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IN 18001267

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Lawrence Schoch , MD

Family Medicine - Addiction Medicine

NPI 1194719757

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1265443634

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1437082500

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1710407564

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1720656804

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated October 02, 2024

Record deactivated on October 02, 2024

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2580 MICHIGAN ROAD, SUITE 2, MADISON, IN 47250 (Tel: 8122656222)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2580 MICHIGAN ROAD, SUITE 2, MADISON, IN 47250 (Tel: 8122656222)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as WILLIAM BEAR, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #18001267 in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184737355
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 15, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Deactivation Date: October 02, 2024

Mailing Address

2580 Michigan Road, Suite 2

Madison, IN 47250

Phone: 8122656222

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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