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Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD
Ann Arbor, MI
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bitar, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bitar is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bitar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bitar’s office at (248) 355-3033.
What languages does Dr. Bitar speak?
Dr. Bitar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Bitar treat?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
Which procedures does Dr. Bitar perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Abbas Bitar may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bitar's office.
Does Dr. Bitar accept my insurance?
Dr. Bitar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 355-3033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bitar accept in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Bitar in Ann Arbor, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bitar's office located?
Dr. Abbas Bitar's Primary Practice
1500 E Medical Center Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(248) 355-3033
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 1174836928.
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. Abbas Bitar's specialty?
Dr. Bitar is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Ann Arbor, MI. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Bitar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Abbas Bitar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bitar is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Dmc Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Promedica Toledo Hospital 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 Abbas Bitar accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?
Yes, Dr. Abbas Bitar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abbas Bitar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bitar's office at (248) 355-3033 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abbas Bitar?
Please contact Dr. Bitar's office at (248) 355-3033 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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