Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Lance L. Bear work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Lance L. Bear at 2 hospitals: Forks Community Hospital and St Joseph Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Lance L. Bear see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Forks, WA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Lance L. Bear's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Lance L. Bear accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lance L. 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 Lance L. Bear?
- (360) 374-6998, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Lance L. Bear's NPI number?
- 1952306037. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Lance L. Bear works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lance L. Bear at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Forks Community HospitalForks, WA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 501325
- St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 500108
Practice locations
Addresses where Lance L. Bear is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 390 Founders WayForks, WA 98331 (360) 374‑6998
- 390 Founders Way, Bogachiel ClinicForks, WA 98331 (360) 374‑6998
- 530 Bogachiel WayForks, WA 98331
- 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks Comm HospForks, WA 98331 (360) 374‑6271
- 551 Bogachiel Way, West End Outreach ServicesForks, WA 98331 (360) 374‑5011
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lance L. Bear as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Clallam County Public Hospital District No 133 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952306037 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians