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Dr. Antonious Bittar, MD

Dr. Antonious Bittar, MD

Austin, TX

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bittar, Otolaryngologist in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Antonious Bittar, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX. He has been practicing for over 45 years. Dr. Bittar graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at University At Buffalo-State University Of New York. Dr. Bittar is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bittar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bittar’s office at (512) 448-4422.

    Where did Dr. Bittar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University At Buffalo-State University Of New York

    • Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bittar speak?

    Dr. Bittar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bittar treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bittar 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. Bittar. 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:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Nose Deformity
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nose shape change
    • Deformed nose
    • Nasal deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M950: Acquired deformity of nose

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Ethmoid sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Bone Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Nose
    • Nose Bone Break
    • Fractured Nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does Dr. Bittar perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bittar 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. Bittar. 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:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
    • Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
    • Spreader Grafting (Nose)
    • Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Sinus Surgery (Sphenoidotomy)
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration

    CPT Codes:

    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31287: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy;
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
    • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Eardrum Repair Surgery
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Middle Ear Repair
    • Eardrum Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid

    Does Dr. Bittar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bittar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 448-4422 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bittar accept in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Bittar in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • MedImpact

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sendero Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bittar's office located?

    Dr. Antonious Bittar's Primary Practice

    4101 James Casey St Ste 310

    Austin, TX 78745

    (512) 448-4422

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    What is Dr. Bittar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bittar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760411292.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bittar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bittar

    What is Dr. Antonious Bittar's specialty?

    Dr. Bittar is a Otolaryngologist near Austin, TX. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Bittar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Antonious Bittar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bittar is affiliated with St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Antonious Bittar accepting new patients in Austin, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Antonious Bittar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Antonious Bittar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bittar's office at (512) 448-4422 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Antonious Bittar?

    Please contact Dr. Bittar's office at (512) 448-4422 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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