Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Bear, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician · Watertown, SD

  • NPI 1679543037
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
401 9Th Ave Nw
Watertown, SD 572011548
(605) 882-7000
Additional location
1527 Broadway St
Alexandria, MN 563082537
(320) 762-0399
fax (320) 762-6847

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 3, 2019
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Dakota #8935
Medicaid
SD #1679543037

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679543037. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
136
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$15,437
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 63 60 $164
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 43 42 $114
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 30 28 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Watertown Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 2.2× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Bear's medical specialty?
Dr. James Bear practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Watertown, SD.
Where does Dr. James Bear practice?
Dr. James Bear practices at 401 9Th Ave Nw, Watertown, SD 572011548. Office phone: 6058827000.
What is Dr. James Bear's NPI?
Dr. James Bear's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679543037, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. James Bear commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.