Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Bear, D.O.
Neurology · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bear from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bear
Dr. David Bear is a neurology specialist in Pensacola, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bear performed 88,514 Medicare services across 3,239 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bear received a total of $421,151 from 100 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2055 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bear is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in FL
$421,151 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 9669 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗88,514
Medicare services
Top 0% in FL for neurology
3,239
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~4,426 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
65,220 | $5 | $31 |
| Botox injection (Xeomin), per unit An injection of incobotulinumtoxin A, a botulinum toxin type A product, administered in a quantity of one unit. |
12,405 | $4 | $25 |
| Injection, eptinezumab-jjmr, 1 mg | 6,000 | $12 | $77 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
971 | $90 | $546 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
614 | $75 | $480 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
253 | $64 | $376 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
234 | $126 | $803 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
205 | $133 | $953 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
178 | $136 | $736 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
168 | $0 | $3 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
163 | $11 | $80 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
139 | $152 | $1,100 |
| Chemical nerve block for neck muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box. |
124 | $163 | $706 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
124 | $119 | $832 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
124 | $1 | $5 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle | 116 | $59 | $100 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
107 | $286 | $1,775 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
105 | $48 | $340 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
97 | $45 | $352 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
95 | $160 | $1,140 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
94 | $47 | $302 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
78 | $1 | $25 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 77 | $163 | $1,052 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
71 | $111 | $815 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
69 | $11 | $68 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
64 | $98 | $676 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
64 | $25 | $183 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 63 | $78 | $412 |
| Video EEG monitoring, 12-26 hours This procedure records brain wave activity using an electroencephalogram (EEG) while simultaneously capturing video footage for a duration of 12 to 26 hours. |
48 | $159 | $1,125 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
45 | $15 | $107 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
42 | $21 | $152 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
39 | $99 | $624 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
34 | $97 | $644 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
26 | $124 | $1,000 |
| Continuous EEG brain wave monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain over an extended period. It is used to monitor brain function continuously. |
26 | $187 | $1,250 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
25 | $86 | $1,370 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
23 | $239 | $1,663 |
| Orphenadrine injection, up to 60 mg An injection of orphenadrine citrate administered in a dose of up to 60 milligrams. |
20 | $8 | $150 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
20 | $13 | $40 |
| VEEG monitoring, 37-60 hours Continuous video and electroencephalogram monitoring for 37 to 60 hours to record brain wave activity. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
19 | $191 | $1,326 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
18 | $61 | $357 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
18 | $43 | $286 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
18 | $99 | $724 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
17 | $142 | $1,000 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
15 | $68 | $538 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
14 | $27 | $209 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing, airflow, and physical effort during sleep. |
13 | $29 | $576 |
| MRI of head blood vessels without contrast An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the head without using contrast dye. |
12 | $146 | $1,117 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.3% high complexity
96.3% medium
3.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$421,151
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $60,164/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for neurology
100
Companies
2,055
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$382,205 (90.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$20,547 (4.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$18,399 (4.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$94,945
2023
$37,821
2022
$67,020
2021
$59,032
2020
$70,847
2019
$42,673
2018
$48,814
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$158,482
Amgen Inc.
$35,608
ABBVIE INC.
$30,406
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$29,793
AbbVie Inc.
$28,501
Lundbeck LLC
$26,387
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18,975
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15,780
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15,529
Allergan, Inc.
$11,586
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$10,137
Eli Lilly and Company
$10,007
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$7,594
PFIZER INC.
$3,868
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,566
MDD US Operations, LLC
$1,034
SK Life Science, Inc.
$1,011
Biogen, Inc.
$920
EMD Serono, Inc.
$782
UCB, Inc.
$703
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$646
GENZYME CORPORATION
$609
Genentech USA, Inc.
$592
Eisai Inc.
$565
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$448
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$396
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$378
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$351
Celgene Corporation
$332
CSL Behring
$286
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$262
Allergan Inc.
$260
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$242
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$228
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$227
US WorldMeds, LLC
$222
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$212
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$204
ARGENX US, INC.
$201
Grifols USA, LLC
$201
Merz North America, Inc.
$192
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$189
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$181
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$174
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$173
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$168
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$163
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$152
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$148
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$139
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$129
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$128
EISAI INC.
$126
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$123
GE HEALTHCARE
$116
AbbVie, Inc.
$97
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$95
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$94
Mallinckrodt LLC
$94
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$91
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$91
Neurelis, Inc.
$90
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$89
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$86
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$86
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$84
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$73
Novo Nordisk Inc
$72
Promius Pharma LLC
$66
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$64
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$62
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$57
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$54
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$54
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Strongbridge US INC.
$53
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$47
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$46
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$46
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
Boston Scientific Corporation
$40
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$39
Egalet US Inc
$34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$34
Abbott Laboratories
$33
GE Healthcare
$33
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$33
Nevro Corp.
$30
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$19
GE HealthCare
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$17
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$16
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$15
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$15
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 53.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (91%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for neurology in FL.
Equivalent to $476 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
6.8
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Bear is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of FL peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bear experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bear performed 65,220 botox injection, per unit services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Bear receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bear received a total of $421,151 from 100 companies across 2,055 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Bear's costs compare to other neurologists in Pensacola?
Dr. Bear's average Medicare payment per service is $10. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Bear) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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