Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karim Bitar, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hershey, PA
- NPI 1609032523
- Accepts Medicare
- 22 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 170332360
(717) 531-8885
fax (717) 531-4645 - Mailing address
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Po Box 858, Mc A410
Hershey, PA 170330858
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 5, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Pennsylvania #MD444543 · Pennsylvania #MT191448
- Medicaid
- PA #1027622820011
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609032523. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,380
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$113,174
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90970 |
Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) | 409 | 15 | $9 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 348 | 123 | $76 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 181 | 87 | $94 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 105 | 63 | $48 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 95 | 83 | $166 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 94 | 35 | $69 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 87 | 41 | $339 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 25 | 22 | $76 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 24 | 24 | $154 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 12 | 11 | $282 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$350
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 2 | $151.39 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. | 3 | $42.95 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 2 | $42.10 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $20.64 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $20.37 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $20.00 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 1 | $19.32 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $18.58 | |
| CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. | 1 | $14.55 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,223
Patients
348
Total drug cost
$146,501
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | Generic | 185 | 41 | $4,197 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 161 | 53 | $1,459 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 130 | 38 | $1,944 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 117 | 46 | $1,114 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 100 | 25 | $1,000 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 93 | 30 | $1,020 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 80 | 22 | $1,605 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 60 | 26 | $76,815 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 56 | 15 | $636 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 55 | 19 | $1,377 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karim Bitar's medical specialty?
Dr. Karim Bitar practices Nephrology Physician in Hershey, PA.
Where does Dr. Karim Bitar practice?
Dr. Karim Bitar practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360. Office phone: 7175318885.
What is Dr. Karim Bitar's NPI?
Dr. Karim Bitar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609032523, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karim Bitar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karim Bitar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karim Bitar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services (HCPCS 90970); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.