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Dr. Lance Bear, MD

Gig Harbor, WA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bear, Orthopedic Surgeon in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Lance Bear, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Bear graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Hosps & Clinics, General Surgery. Dr. Bear is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bear’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bear’s office at (253) 530-2663.

    Where did Dr. Bear go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Hosps & Clinics, General Surgery | University Hosps and Clinics | University of Missouri-Columbia Program

    • Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo | University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Bear board certified in Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Lance Bear, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    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 Dr. Bear treat?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the right hand
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Hand Arthritis
    • Right Thumb Arthritis
    • Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
    • Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Left Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Right Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Left rotator cuff rupture
    • Left shoulder tendon tear
    • Left shoulder muscle tear
    • Right rotator cuff rupture
    • Right shoulder tendon tear
    • Right shoulder muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75102: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Right Hand Pain
    • Left Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right palm
    • Right wrist and hand pain
    • Right hand discomfort
    • Ache in left hand
    • Left hand discomfort
    • Sore left hand

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79641: Pain in right hand
    • M79642: Pain in left hand

    Also known as:

    • Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Dupuytren contracture
    • Palmar fibromatosis
    • Viking disease
    • Hand contracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger

    Which procedures does Dr. Bear perform as a Orthopedic Surgeon?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Lance Bear may include:

    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 (253) 530-2663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bear accept in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Bear in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • First Administrators

    • First Choice Health Network

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bear's office located?

    Dr. Lance Bear's Primary Practice

    11511 Canterwood Blvd Ste 205

    Gig Harbor, WA 98332

    (253) 530-2663

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    Dr. Lance Bear's Practice 2

    451 SW Sedgwick Rd Ste 110

    Port Orchard, WA 98367

    (360) 874-5900

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    Dr. Lance Bear's Practice 3

    1455 Battersby Ave

    Enumclaw, WA 98022

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    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 1952306037.

    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. Lance Bear's specialty?

    Dr. Bear is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Gig Harbor, WA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Bear to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Bear is affiliated with St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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 Lance Bear accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Lance Bear is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lance Bear offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bear's office at (253) 530-2663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lance Bear?

    Please contact Dr. Bear's office at (253) 530-2663 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lance Bear have?

    Dr. Lance Bear is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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