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Who is Dr. Bitar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Poway, CA?
Dr. Roger Bitar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Poway, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Bitar completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, Internal Medicine; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine; Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Bitar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bitar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bitar’s office at (858) 312-5459.
Where did Dr. Bitar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, Internal Medicine; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine; Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Is Dr. Bitar board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Roger Bitar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bitar speak?
Dr. Bitar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bitar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bitar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Roger Bitar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Bitar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bitar accept my insurance?
Dr. Bitar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 312-5459 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bitar accept in Poway, CA?
Dr. Bitar in Poway, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bitar's office located?
Dr. Roger Bitar's Primary Practice
15644 Pomerado Rd Ste 202
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 312-5459
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 1225153737.
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. Roger Bitar's specialty?
Dr. Bitar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Poway, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Roger Bitar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bitar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Roger Bitar accepting new patients in Poway, CA?
Yes, Dr. Roger Bitar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Roger Bitar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bitar's office at (858) 312-5459 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Roger Bitar?
Please contact Dr. Bitar's office at (858) 312-5459 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Roger Bitar have?
Dr. Roger Bitar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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