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Dr. Imad Bitar, MD

(Dr. Imad Bitar, MD)

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: arthritis, rheumatic diseases

104 Millsaps Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 288-7500

Dr. Imad Bitar, MD is a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS specializing in adult rheumatology. He graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Imad Bitar, MD is affiliated with Hattiesburg Clinic and Forrest Health.

Office Locations

Hattiesburg Clinic

104 Millsaps Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 288-7500

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

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Top 5%

By Volume:

total calcium test

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Mississippi, Dr. Imad Bitar, MD performed more total calcium test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for calcium blood test, calcium test, sed rate (ESR), total calcium test, uric acid blood test, and uric acid test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

intravenous infusion

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Imad Bitar, MD performed more intravenous (IV) infusion, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Mississippi.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

In 2012, Dr. Imad Bitar, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Mississippi.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration	748
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	234
blood draw	927
chemotherapy	234
doctor visit	2187
injections	748
lab tests	3143
minimally invasive procedures	358

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration	867
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	289
blood draw	1030
chemotherapy	289
doctor visit	2401
injections	867
lab tests	3721
minimally invasive procedures	434

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	924

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	969
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	544
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	73
Less than 65	293

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imad Bitar, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2014 were lab tests, aspiration, injections and blood draw.

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

aspiration	1071
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	323
blood draw	957
chemotherapy	323
doctor visit	2635
injections	1071
lab tests	3169
minimally invasive procedures	323

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	1024

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1064
Black	275
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	618
From 75 to 84	337
85 and over	92
Less than 65	306

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imad Bitar, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration	1023
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	381
blood draw	1077
chemotherapy	381
doctor visit	2634
injections	1023
lab tests	3648
minimally invasive procedures	381

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	684
Female	2328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2370
Black	616
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1380
From 75 to 84	748
85 and over	252
Less than 65	632

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imad Bitar, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration	730
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	476
blood draw	1112
chemotherapy	476
doctor visit	2346
injections	730
lab tests	2598
minimally invasive procedures	476

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	1151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1155
Black	313
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	667
From 75 to 84	388
85 and over	114
Less than 65	312

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imad Bitar, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration	765
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	439
blood draw	899
chemotherapy	439
doctor visit	2190
injections	765
lab tests	1558
minimally invasive procedures	439

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	1035

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1051
Black	260
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	644
From 75 to 84	341
85 and over	89
Less than 65	252

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imad Bitar, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration	770
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	532
blood draw	1032
chemotherapy	532
doctor visit	2352
injections	770
lab tests	2011
minimally invasive procedures	532

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	1098

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1144
Black	247
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	655
From 75 to 84	405
85 and over	88
Less than 65	261

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration	644
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	633
blood draw	1039
chemotherapy	633
doctor visit	2338
injections	644
lab tests	3145
minimally invasive procedures	633

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	1058

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1140
Black	215
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	659
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	100
Less than 65	220

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

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

aspiration	503
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	715
blood draw	980
chemotherapy	715
doctor visit	2044
injections	503
lab tests	2661
minimally invasive procedures	715

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	1094

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1255
Black	149
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	740
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	107
Less than 65	187

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

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

aspiration	566
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	755
blood draw	882
chemotherapy	755
doctor visit	1930
injections	566
lab tests	2455
minimally invasive procedures	755

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	1054

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1190
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	696
From 75 to 84	399
85 and over	114
Less than 65	154

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

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

aspiration	556
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	625
blood draw	943
chemotherapy	625
doctor visit	1965
injections	556
lab tests	2225
minimally invasive procedures	805

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	1095

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1264
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	691
From 75 to 84	445
85 and over	104
Less than 65	168

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2023 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

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

aspiration	477
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	469
blood draw	836
chemotherapy	469
doctor visit	1724
injections	477
lab tests	1390
minimally invasive procedures	767

2023 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	983

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1145
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	633
From 75 to 84	419
85 and over	83
Less than 65	136

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	39
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Imad Bitar, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hattiesburg, MS were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	726
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	489
blood draw	976
chemotherapy	489
doctor visit	2228
injections	726
lab tests	2643
minimally invasive procedures	551

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

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

**Gender**
Female	1070
Male	316

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	203
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1145
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	381
85 and over	101
Less than 65	243
65 to 74	660

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Imad Bitar, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	26
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Imad Bitar, MD graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Boston Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Mississippi.

Medical School: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Boston Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Mississippi

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Hattiesburg Clinic

Forrest Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$5,261 Prolia $1,981	Enbrel $1,931	Otezla $747	Tavneos $407	KRYSTEXXA $78	Other $118
Pfizer Inc.	$2,396 XELJANZ $1,899	LYRICA $340	CELEBREX $62	INFLECTRA $27	VELSIPITY $22	Other $46
Genentech USA, Inc.	$2,374 Actemra $1,861	Rituxan $463	$50
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$2,219 STELARA $858	SIMPONI ARIA $602	Tremfya $410	SIMPONI $268	REMICADE $43	Other $37
AbbVie Inc.	$2,119 Rinvoq $1,579	Skyrizi $246	Humira $231	$63
Other	$12,896 Cimzia $2,100	ORENCIA $1,461	COSENTYX $1,176	Humira $1,153	BENLYSTA $1,089	Other $5,917

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$27,022
Education	$243

Biography

Dr. Imad Bitar's area of specialization is adult rheumatology. Dr. Bitar attended the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Boston Medical Center and Roger Williams Medical Center. His clinical interests encompass arthritis. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Hattiesburg Clinic and Forrest Health.

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