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Orthopedic Surgery

Brian Bear, MD

Works at hospitals in Beloit, WI · Sterling, IL · Freeport, IL … · Wisconsin, Illinois

Summary

Brian Bear, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Beloit, WI, Sterling, IL and Freeport, IL and other places. NPI 1164535837. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Brian Bear, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
35Years since medical school (graduated 1991)
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Orthomidwest, PLLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Brian Bear work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Brian Bear at 5 hospitals: Beloit Health System, CGH Medical Center, FHN Memorial Hospital, Saint Anthony Medical Center and UW Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Brian Bear see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Rockford, IL, Algonquin, IL and Belvidere, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Brian Bear's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Hand Surgery.
Does Brian Bear accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian Bear accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Brian Bear?
(815) 398-9491, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Brian Bear's NPI number?
1164535837. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Brian Bear works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brian Bear at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Brian Bear is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brian Bear as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Orthomidwest, PLLC547 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Rockford

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rockford, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year1991
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164535837
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians