Doctor Profile

Eye Care · Ophthalmology

Mark G. Bearman

MD · Ophthalmology · University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
300 1ST ST N
Alabaster, AL 35007
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 42+ Years Practicing
941
Medicare Patients / yr
14
Procedures Billed
42
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Bearman

See which plans Dr. Bearman accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Alabama, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Bearman is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 35007, AL — the Ophthalmology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (205) 949-2020 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Bearman Does

Dr. Bearman served 941 Medicare patients across 1,108 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 46% below the average Ophthalmology in Alabama (1,744 patients across 184 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)195116
Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)162135
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)149147
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)140117
Photography of the retina (92250)109104

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Bearman billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Bearman is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

St Vincent's St Clair

Pell City, AL
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

St. Vincent's East

Birmingham, AL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Bearman practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Bearman offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 300 1ST ST N, Alabaster, AL 35007
Phone: (205) 949-2020

Area Safety Grade

C+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

36 min

Average commute time in this zip · 83% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

89.8010

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Eye Care Doctors near 35007, AL

If Dr. Bearman isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest eye care doctors near 35007, AL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Rebecca J. DossOptometry1621.8 mi
Sarah C. CleghernOptometry2141.8 mi
Erin R. HeckmanOptometry771.8 mi
Kye L. MansfieldOptometry2.9 mi
Veronica N. OltmannsOptometry182.9 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Bearman takes three steps:

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Mark G. Bearman: Common Questions

Does Dr. Bearman accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Bearman is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Bearman depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 35007, AL →
Where is Dr. Bearman's office?
Dr. Bearman practices at 300 1ST ST N, Alabaster, AL 35007. Phone: (205) 949-2020.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Bearman accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (205) 949-2020 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 35007, AL to see available options.
Does Dr. Bearman offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Bearman as offering telehealth. Call the office at (205) 949-2020 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Bearman?
Dr. Bearman graduated in 1984 and has been practicing for approximately 42 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Bearman treated 941 Medicare patients across 14 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Bearman is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (205) 949-2020 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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