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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bear, Radiation Oncologist in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Jonathan Bear, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bear is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bear’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bear’s office at (619) 532-7935.
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 Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Bear typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Bear typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, 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:
- Injection of Biodegradable Material Near Prostate
- Prostate Spacer Injection
- Periprostatic Injection
- Biodegradable Prostate Implant
- Prostate Radiation Protection Injection
CPT Codes:
- 55874: Transperineal placement of biodegradable material, peri-prostatic, single or multiple injection(s), including image guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Prostate Radiation Guidance Marker Placement
- Prostate fiducial marker insertion
- Radiation therapy guidance markers
- Prostate dosimeter placement
- Needle placement for prostate radiation
CPT Codes:
- 55876: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple
Also known as:
- Prostate Seed Implants (Brachytherapy)
- Prostate Brachytherapy
- Interstitial Radioelement Application
- Prostate Radiation Seed Placement
CPT Codes:
- 55875: Transperineal placement of needles or catheters into prostate for interstitial radioelement application, with or without cystoscopy
Also known as:
- Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
- Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Bear accept my insurance?
Dr. Bear accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 532-7935 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bear accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Bear in Escondido, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bear's office located?
Dr. Jonathan Bear's Primary Practice
2125 Citracado Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92029
(619) 532-7935
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 1770849523.
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. Jonathan Bear's specialty?
Dr. Bear is a Radiation Oncologist near Escondido, CA.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Jonathan Bear affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bear is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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
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Is Jonathan Bear accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jonathan Bear is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jonathan Bear offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bear's office at (619) 532-7935 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jonathan Bear?
Please contact Dr. Bear's office at (619) 532-7935 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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