22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bitar, Rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS?
Where did Dr. Bitar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Roger Williams Med Center
Medical School: Damascus University Medical School | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Bitar board certified as a Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Imad 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:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Bitar typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
- Shoulder Joint Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Bitar typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Does Dr. Bitar accept my insurance?
Dr. Bitar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 268-5170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bitar accept in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. Bitar in Hattiesburg, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Mississippi
State of South Carolina
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Where is Dr. Bitar's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Bitar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bitar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
Patients give Dr. Imad Bitar an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Bitar has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Bitar, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Bitar's NPI number?A 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 1821267998.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bitar?
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