Dr. Leslie Hart Bear
Dr. Leslie H. Bear
Last updated: Jul 1, 2014

Dr. Leslie H. Bear

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 50 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1971
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1528017282

Dr. Leslie H. Bear M.D.

Ophthalmologist

He is located at 1815 Hospital Drive # 462 in Jackson, MS 39204. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Blepharitis, Chalazion, Esotropia, Macular Degeneration, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528017282. Appointment can be made via the phone number (601) 373-0594. He is affiliated with 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Leslie Hart Bear, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Leslie H. Bear.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Chalazion
  • Color Blindness
  • Corneal Disease
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpes of the Eye
  • Hypertropia
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • LASIK
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Scleritis
  • Sty
  • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Uveitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Leslie H. Bear

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Leslie H. Bear as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Choice Bronze HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Leslie H. Bear is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Leslie H. Bear is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .

Medicare practice location(s) (city/state/zip only, as reported to Medicare):

  • JACKSON, MS, 39204-3408

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1971

Affiliated hospitals

MERIT HEALTH CENTRAL
1850 CHADWICK DR
JACKSON, 39204 MS
(601) 376-1000

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Leslie Hart Bear accept patients with Ambetter Health?

Yes, Dr. Leslie Hart Bear is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Leslie Hart Bear?

Dr. Leslie Hart Bear's office is located at 1815 Hospital Drive # 462 in Jackson, MS 39204.

Has Dr. Leslie Hart Bear affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Leslie Hart Bear is affiliated with MERIT HEALTH CENTRAL.

What conditions does Dr. Leslie Hart Bear treat?

Dr. Leslie Hart Bear provides treatment for Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Blepharitis, Chalazion, Esotropia, Macular Degeneration, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. For the full list see this list.