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Vera Bittner

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

University of South Alabama College of Medicine (1981)

2000 6th Avenue S
Birmingham, AL 35233

(205) 934-9999

Vera Bittner is a cardiologist in Birmingham, AL specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. She graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1981 and has 43 years of experience. Vera Bittner is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC.

Office Locations

Address:

2000 6th Avenue S
Birmingham, AL 35233

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Vera Bittner of the University of Alabama in Birmingham reported this week that a regimented six-minute walk test "strongly and independently" forecasts death and hospitalization of patients...”—"WALK TEST HELPS PREDICT DEATHS FROM CORONARIES", Desert News, January 2022

“The results drive home the message that a person's heart risks can't be judged by physical measures alone - social factors and stress also matter, said Dr. Vera Bittner, a cardiologist at the...”—"Married People Have Fewer Heart Problems, Study Finds", NBC News, March 2014

“But the results drive home the message that a person's heart risks can't be judged by physical measures alone - social factors and stress also matter, said Dr. Vera Bittner, a cardiologist at the...”—"Study: Married folks have fewer heart problems", The Washington Times, March 2014

doctor visit	165
hospital care	328
inpatient care	328
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	27
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	47
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

doctor visit	117
hospital care	409
inpatient care	409

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	12
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	84
hospital care	503
inpatient care	503

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	34
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	49
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

doctor visit	91
hospital care	437
inpatient care	437

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	21
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	49
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

doctor visit	59
hospital care	362
inpatient care	362

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	17
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

doctor visit	54
hospital care	244
inpatient care	244

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	21
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

doctor visit	39
hospital care	218
inpatient care	218

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	14
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	53
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

doctor visit	22
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	17
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	50
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

doctor visit	74
hospital care	320
inpatient care	320

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Vera Bittner for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Vera Bittner treated as a cardiologist in Birmingham, AL were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit	80
hospital care	331
inpatient care	331
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Vera Bittner.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	131
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	53
85 and over	16
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	67

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Vera Bittner From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Vera Bittner treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	9
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Vera Bittner graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1981. She has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine (1981)

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Vera Bittner is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC

Ratings & Reviews

Vera Bittner has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Vera Bittner from all over the web to help you find the right in Birmingham, AL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Vera Bittner. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$54,044 PRALUENT $48,534	NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $5,510
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$43,250 EPANOVA $38,250	$5,000
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.	$10,418 PRALUENT $10,418
Amgen Inc.	$10,211 Repatha $88	$10,123
Pfizer Inc.	$8,102 LIPITOR $2,700	Non-Covered Product $2	$5,400
Other	$11,315 Vascepa $6,664	Non-Covered Product $634	EPANOVA $511	Victoza $118	Eagle Eye Platinum ST $24	Other $3,364

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$119,398
Travel and Lodging	$15,799
Food and Beverage	$1,998
Education	$145

Research Payments

Vera Bittner has received 48 research payments totaling $157,043.

Biography

Dr. Vera Bittner is a medical specialist in adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Dr. Bittner graduated from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine.

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Education & Training

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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