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Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD

(Hussein Bitar, MD)

(45 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences

4205 McAuley Boulevard Suite 305 Mercy Gastroenterology and IBD Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73120

(405) 752-3900

Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD is a gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, OK specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Mercy Health System, Mercy Gastroenterology and IBD Center - McAuley and MERCY CLINIC OKLAHOMA COMMUNITIES.

Office Locations

4205 McAuley Boulevard Suite 305 Mercy Gastroenterology and IBD Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73120

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In The News

“"This meets a dire need for so many patients in Oklahoma," said Dr. Hussein Bitar.”—"Mercy tops out $52M Digestive Health Institute in OKC", The Journal Record, July 2025

“The system currently has 21 GI providers in the metro area, including Dr. Hussein Bitar, a gastroenterologist who specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases.”—"Mercy plans Kathryn Ann Meinders Digestive Health Institute", The Journal Record, August 2023

“She called Dr. Hussein Bitar at Mercy Gastroenterology and IBD Center, the only dedicated IBD center in Oklahoma.”—"Woman finds answers, relief at Mercy IBD Center in OKC", The Journal Record, March 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2023, Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic EGD without biopsy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Oklahoma. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	30
gastrointestinal procedures	76
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	63

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	47
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	174
doctor visit	100
gastrointestinal procedures	199
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
minimally invasive procedures	199
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	174

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	117
doctor visit	56
gastrointestinal procedures	131
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116
minimally invasive procedures	131
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	117

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	13
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	44
gastrointestinal procedures	73
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
minimally invasive procedures	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	73

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	17
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	81
doctor visit	75
gastrointestinal procedures	95
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
minimally invasive procedures	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	81

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	24
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	145
doctor visit	249
gastrointestinal procedures	167
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	167
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	145

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	29
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, OK were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	108
doctor visit	92
gastrointestinal procedures	123
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
minimally invasive procedures	123
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	108

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	171
Native American / Alaskan Native	7
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	43
85 and over	13
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	98

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	16
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD graduated from Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences. He completed residency at Oklahoma University Medical Center-Internal Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: Amer Bd Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology) and has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences

Residency: Oklahoma University Medical Center-Internal Medicine

Board Certification: Board Certification: Amer Bd Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City

Mercy Health System

Mercy Gastroenterology and IBD Center - McAuley

MERCY CLINIC OKLAHOMA COMMUNITIES

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HealthChoice, HealthSmart, USA Managed Care Organization, United Healthcare, Aetna, Three Rivers, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, MultiPlan/PHCS, Preferred Community Choice, Tribute, GlobalHealth, Healthcare Highways, Oklahoma Health Network, Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA), National Preferred Provider Network, Indian Health Services, Community Care of OK, Chickasaw Nation and Community Care of Oklahoma.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HealthChoice

HealthSmart

USA Managed Care Organization

United Healthcare

Aetna

Three Rivers

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Anthem BlueCross BlueShield

MultiPlan/PHCS

Preferred Community Choice

Tribute

GlobalHealth

Healthcare Highways

Oklahoma Health Network

Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA)

National Preferred Provider Network

Indian Health Services

Community Care of OK

Chickasaw Nation

Community Care of Oklahoma

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 45 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Oklahoma City, OK.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$17,661 Rinvoq $11,958	Skyrizi $5,702
AbbVie, Inc.	$904 Humira $266	Lupron $220	Viekira $98	Technivie $66	Mavyret $48	Other $206
Celgene Corporation	$435 ZEPOSIA $407	$28
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$335 STELARA $132	REMICADE $118	SIMPONI $67	Tremfya $18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$182 ENTYVIO $162	GATTEX $20
Other	$1,185 GI GENIUS $172	GI Solutions $125	STELARA $122	Padlock $102	XIFAXAN $82	Other $582

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$13,050
Food and Beverage	$4,674
Travel and Lodging	$2,892
Education	$86

Research Payments

Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD has received 14 research payments totaling $63,889.

Biography

Dr. Hussein Bitar is a specialist in gastroenterology (digestive system). He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is professionally affiliated with Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City. Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Bitar honors. He has a closed panel according to Yext. Dr. Bitar attended medical school at Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. Bitar (or staff) speaks Arabic and French.