Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Dwalia South-Bitter, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Ripley, MS
- NPI 1588619621
- Accepts Medicare
- 46 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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31 County Road 815
Ripley, MS 386638201
(662) 837-7523
fax (662) 837-7003 - Mailing address
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1721 Highway 4 W
Ripley, MS 386639678
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 30, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1980 — 46 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Mississippi #09188
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588619621. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
419
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$7,182
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 114 | 86 | $9 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 109 | 76 | $2 | |
87635 |
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen | 46 | 42 | $49 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 44 | 21 | $16 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 34 | 29 | $10 | |
87502 |
Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus | 22 | 21 | $94 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 17 | 17 | $13 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 17 | 17 | $10 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 16 | 16 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$336
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 3 | $59.57 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $59.45 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 3 | $47.25 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $42.59 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $33.09 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 1 | $25.00 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $18.63 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $17.37 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $17.32 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $16.10 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,616
Patients
1,201
Total drug cost
$295,783
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 533 | 130 | $8,148 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 437 | 118 | $4,949 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 424 | 94 | $10,226 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 404 | 105 | $5,692 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 386 | 93 | $5,737 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 312 | 80 | $2,848 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 299 | 81 | $5,781 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 292 | 80 | $2,735 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 249 | 66 | $5,972 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 245 | 58 | $3,311 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Dwalia South-Bitter's medical specialty?
Dr. Dwalia South-Bitter practices Family Medicine Physician in Ripley, MS.
Where does Dr. Dwalia South-Bitter practice?
Dr. Dwalia South-Bitter practices at 31 County Road 815, Ripley, MS 386638201. Office phone: 6628377523.
What is Dr. Dwalia South-Bitter's NPI?
Dr. Dwalia South-Bitter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588619621, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dwalia South-Bitter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dwalia South-Bitter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dwalia South-Bitter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036); Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003); Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen (HCPCS 87635). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.