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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bear, Family Medicine Specialist in Bridgeton, NJ?
Dr. Michelle Bear, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bridgeton, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Bear graduated from Rutgers and completed her residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Bear is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bear’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bear’s office at (856) 451-4414.
Where did Dr. Bear go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Rutgers
What languages does Dr. Bear speak?
Dr. Bear and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bear typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bear diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bear. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bear typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bear performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bear. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
Does Dr. Bear accept my insurance?
Dr. Bear accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (856) 451-4414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bear accept in Bridgeton, NJ?
Dr. Bear in Bridgeton, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bear's office located?
What is Dr. Bear's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bear's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508894494.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bear?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bear
What is Dr. Michelle Bear's specialty?
Dr. Bear is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bridgeton, NJ.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Michelle Bear affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bear is affiliated with Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michelle Bear accepting new patients in Bridgeton, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Bear is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Bear offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bear's office at (856) 451-4414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Bear?
Please contact Dr. Bear's office at (856) 451-4414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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