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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bitar, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Anas Bitar, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. He is board certified. Dr. Bitar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bitar’s office at (480) 587-6980.
Is Dr. Bitar board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Anas Bitar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Bitar speak?
Dr. Bitar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Bitar typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bitar 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. Bitar. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Bitar typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bitar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bitar. 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:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Wireless Esophageal pH Test
- Esophageal pH Test
- Bravo pH Test
- Esophageal Reflux Monitoring
- Acid Reflux Test
CPT Codes:
- 91035: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation
Also known as:
- Esophageal Balloon Distension Study
- Esophageal distension test
- Balloon provocation test
- Esophageal pain study
CPT Codes:
- 91040: Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Bitar accept my insurance?
Dr. Bitar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 587-6980 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bitar accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Bitar in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Mercy Care
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bitar's office located?
Dr. Anas Bitar's Primary Practice
535 N Wilmot Rd Ste 101
Tucson, AZ 85711
(480) 587-6980
What is Dr. Bitar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bitar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184806358.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bitar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bitar
What is Dr. Anas Bitar's specialty?
Dr. Bitar is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Tucson, AZ.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.
Is this Dr. Anas Bitar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bitar is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Tucson Medical Center, Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital & Health Center, Canyon Vista Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea 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
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Is Anas Bitar accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Anas Bitar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anas Bitar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bitar's office at (480) 587-6980 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anas Bitar?
Please contact Dr. Bitar's office at (480) 587-6980 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anas Bitar have?
Dr. Anas Bitar is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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