Howard Bear, MD
NPI 1780658450 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Bear, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1780658450).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780658450
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A53263 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,966 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 573 | $9 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 175 | $40 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 148 | $88 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 118 | $70 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 118 | $110 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 103 | $9 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-17
- Last updated
- 2007-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Bear's NPI number?
- Howard Bear's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780658450, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Bear's specialty?
- Howard Bear is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Bear located?
- Howard Bear's practice location on file with NPPES is 8745 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA 92123-1774.
- What is Howard Bear's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Bear is (858) 565-0950.
- Does Howard Bear accept Medicare?
- Howard Bear is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Bear's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Bear's NPI (1780658450) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.