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Dr. Alexandria Bear

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

Milwaukee, WI

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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bear is fluent in English, 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 (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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Bear typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Bear typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexandria Bear may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bear's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Ascension Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Broward Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Children's Wisconsin

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Alexandria Bear's Practice 2

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    What is Dr. Bear's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Alexandria Bear affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bear is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Alexandria Bear?

    Please contact Dr. Bear's office at (414) 805-0531 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bear's office located?

    Dr. Bear's office is located in Milwaukee, WI.