AZZAM BITTAR MD
NPI 1285890103
Hospitalist in New Bedford, MA

Q: What is Azzam Bittar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Azzam Bittar is 1285890103. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2008.

Q: What is Azzam Bittar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Azzam Bittar was last updated on April 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since July 30, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

101 PAGE ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740(508) 973-5919(508) 973-5916 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 20, 2020, Nov 14, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Azzam Bittar Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

AZZAM BITTAR MD (NPI 1285890103) is an individual hospitalist provider in New Bedford, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (238511) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Southcoast Hospitals Group, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285890103

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameAZZAM BITTARCredential: MD

Location Address101 PAGE STNew Bedford, MA 02740-3464

Mailing Address200 Mill Rd, Suite 180Fairhaven, MA 02719-5252 · (508) 973-2000 · Fax (508) 973-2001

Phone(508) 973-5919

Fax(508) 973-5916

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2020

✔ NPI 1285890103 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 238511

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

101 PAGE ST, New Bedford, MA 02740

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110082281AMA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Azzam Bittar Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8921156795

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090505000187

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

507 services205 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

321 services179 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

202 services178 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

160 services60 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

118 services117 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

75 services74 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Southcoast Hospitals Group

Acute Care Hospitals · Fall River, MA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220074

Location363 Highland AvenueFall River, MA 02720 · Bristol County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02740 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$134.47 typical visit price

range $58.86 – $177.36

Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$103.48 typical visit price

range $19.11 – $144.84

Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids B4185

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier11 claims260 services$8.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements, and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 52 to 73 grams of protein - premix B4193

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier11 claims65 services$232.04 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition supply kit; premix, per day B4220

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier11 claims65 services$8.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition administration kit, per day B4224

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier11 claims65 services$25.26 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier22 claims24 services$14.68 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier22 claims24 services$65.85 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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