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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bear, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Alexandria Bear is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bear is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bear’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bear’s office at (414) 805-0531.
What languages does Dr. Bear speak?
Dr. Bear and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bear treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bear perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexandria Bear may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bear's office.
Does Dr. Bear accept my insurance?
Dr. Bear accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-0531 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bear accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Bear in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Affinity Health System
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Children's Community Health Plan
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Network Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bear's office located?
Dr. Alexandria Bear's Primary Practice
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 805-0531
Dr. Alexandria Bear's Practice 2
W180N8085 Town Hall Rd Ste 301
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
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 1285976860.
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. Alexandria Bear's specialty?
Dr. Bear is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Milwaukee, WI. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Bear to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexandria Bear affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bear is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Alexandria Bear accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?
Yes, Dr. Alexandria Bear is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexandria Bear offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bear's office at (414) 805-0531 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexandria Bear?
Please contact Dr. Bear's office at (414) 805-0531 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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