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RICHARD CONRAD BEAR III
NPI 1952869901
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Houston, TX

Active since March 08, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, HOUSTON, TX 77070(281) 737-1000(281) 737-2945 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2019, Mar 8, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Richard Conrad Bear Iii NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RICHARD CONRAD BEAR III (NPI 1952869901) is an individual acute care provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP139939) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952869901
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD CONRAD BEAR III
Location Address18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249Houston, TX 77070-4347
Mailing Address18220 State Highway 249Houston, TX 77070-4347 · (281) 737-8300
Phone(281) 737-1000
Fax(281) 737-2945
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1952869901 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP139939
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, Houston, TX 77070
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid396726701TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard Conrad Bear Iii is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6103168158
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190424000051
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
143 services88 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
39 services33 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450844
Location18220 State Highway 249Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77070 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MARLENA NICOLE PIERCE MS, RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (281) 737-9939
NICOLINE VIOLET LEE M.D.
Internal Medicine
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, SUITE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (281) 737-0570
ELISA MARIE CHI SUPAN PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (281) 737-1440
DR. MIN-YUEN C CHEUNG
Internal Medicine
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (281) 737-0587
JAMES BRUCE MOSELEY M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, SUITE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (281) 737-0999
GEORGE R. SIMONS JR. D.O.
Emergency Medicine
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (281) 363-3156
MRS. PATRICIA RAE THOMPSON P.T.A.
Physical Therapy Assistant
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, STE. 150
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (281) 477-4746
MICHAEL ESANTSI MD PA
Internal Medicine
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, SUITE 350
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (281) 477-3393

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Bear's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Bear is 1952869901. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 8, 2019.

Where is Richard Bear located?

Richard Bear practices at 18220 State Highway 249, Houston, TX 77070. The listed phone number is (281) 737-1000.

What is Richard Bear's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Richard Bear enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Bear is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Richard Bear accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Richard Bear as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Richard Bear affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Bear is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Bear was last updated on August 7, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.