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Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD

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Specializes in: Cytopathology

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Professional interests include: colorectal cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and more.

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 643-0800

Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD is a cytopathologist in Boston, MA specializing in cytopathology. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Office Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 643-0800

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

cytology

non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology

In 2023, Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD performed more cytology, and non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Volume:

slide consultation

In 2012, Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD performed more slide consultation procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were cytology, lab tests, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
cytology	295
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	19
lab tests	197
minimally invasive procedures	23
minor procedures	23
second opinions	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were cytology, lab tests, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
cytology	485
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	19
lab tests	227
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
second opinions	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	520
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	857
Black	28
Hispanic	44
Asian	29
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	444
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	94
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were cytology, lab tests, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
cytology	263
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	17
lab tests	179
minimally invasive procedures	32
minor procedures	32
second opinions	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	24
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	51
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were cytology, lab tests, second opinions and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
consultation	36
cytology	495
diagnostic procedures	16
lab tests	134
minimally invasive procedures	16
minor procedures	16
second opinions	59

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	986
Female	934

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1658
Black	56
Hispanic	90
Asian	0
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	872
From 75 to 84	632
85 and over	160
Less than 65	256

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were cytology, lab tests, second opinions and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
consultation	30
cytology	352
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	17
lab tests	173
minimally invasive procedures	21
minor procedures	21
second opinions	36

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	519
Female	475

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	880
Black	27
Hispanic	38
Asian	17
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	437
From 75 to 84	346
85 and over	88
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were cytology, lab tests, second opinions and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
cytology	377
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	24
lab tests	191
minimally invasive procedures	23
minor procedures	23
second opinions	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	545
Female	473

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	882
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	23
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	465
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	92
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were cytology, lab tests, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
cytology	539
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	22
lab tests	247
minimally invasive procedures	27
minor procedures	27
second opinions	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	587
Female	558

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	958
Black	41
Hispanic	66
Asian	33
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	491
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	103
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were cytology, lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	445
doctor visit	13
lab tests	209
second opinions	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	554
Female	517

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	930
Black	32
Hispanic	40
Asian	31
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	353
85 and over	87
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were cytology, lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	450
lab tests	183
second opinions	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	514
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	855
Black	32
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	437
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	71
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were cytology, lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	398
doctor visit	18
lab tests	159
second opinions	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	732
Black	26
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	377
From 75 to 84	334
85 and over	61
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were cytology, lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	503
doctor visit	20
lab tests	154
second opinions	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	536
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	880
Black	28
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	447
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	93
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Boston, MA were cytology, lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

aspiration	24
consultation	33
cytology	418
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	18
lab tests	186
minimally invasive procedures	24
minor procedures	24
second opinions	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	502
Female	459

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	834
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	40
Other	32

**Age**
75 to 84	325
85 and over	81
Less than 65	125
65 to 74	384

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	24
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the Cytopathology, American Board of Pathology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: Cytopathology, American Board of Pathology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

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. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Martha Bishop Pitman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Tufts Health Plan

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,500 $1,500
Covidien LP	$694 Beacon $694
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$69 OPDIVO $69
Hologic, LLC	$39 Digital Cytology $39

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,500
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$502
Food and Beverage	$300

Biography

Dr. Martha Pitman works as a cytopathology. Before completing her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Pitman attended medical school at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. These areas are among Dr. Pitman's clinical interests: esophageal cancer, gallbladder cancer, and stomach cancer. She takes Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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