21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bittner, Critical Care Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Edward Bittner, MD, PHD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Bittner graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Anesthesiology; Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bittner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bittner’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bittner’s office at (617) 724-0287.
Where did Dr. Bittner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Anesthesiology; Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine | Mass Gen Hospital | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
What languages does Dr. Bittner speak?
Dr. Bittner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Bittner typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Bittner diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bittner. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Second-Degree Right Palm Burn
- Second-Degree Trunk Burn
- Second-Degree Chest Wall Burn
- Second-Degree Burn on Head, Face, or Neck
- Burns
- Partial Thickness Burn
- Moderate Burn
- Thermal Injury
- Partial thickness trunk burn
- Moderate trunk burn
- Thermal injury
- Skin burn
- Partial thickness chest burn
- Moderate chest burn
- Heat burn
ICD-10 Codes:
- T23251A: Burn of second degree of right palm, initial encounter
- T2129XA: Burn of second degree of other site of trunk, initial encounter
- T2121XA: Burn of second degree of chest wall, initial encounter
- T2020XA: Burn of second degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Bittner typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Bittner may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Bittner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bittner accept my insurance?
Dr. Bittner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 724-0287 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bittner accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Bittner in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bittner's office located?
What is Dr. Bittner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bittner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215912456.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bittner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bittner
What is Dr. Edward Bittner's specialty?
Dr. Bittner is a Critical Care Internist near Boston, MA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Edward Bittner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bittner is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edward Bittner accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Edward Bittner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Bittner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bittner's office at (617) 724-0287 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Bittner?
Please contact Dr. Bittner's office at (617) 724-0287 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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