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BASSAM BITTAR M.D.
NPI 1356345748
Pediatrics in Hazleton, PA

Active since June 13, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1740 E BROAD ST, STE 103, HAZLETON, PA 18201(570) 455-9531(570) 455-9159 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Bassam Bittar M.d. NPPES

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

BASSAM BITTAR M.D. (NPI 1356345748) is an individual pediatrics provider in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD-056973) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356345748
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameBASSAM BITTARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1740 E BROAD ST, STE 103Hazleton, PA 18201-5667
Mailing Address1740 E Broad St, Ste 103Hazleton, PA 18201-5667 · (570) 455-9531 · Fax (570) 455-9159
Phone(570) 455-9531
Fax(570) 455-9159
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1356345748 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD-056973
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1740 E BROAD ST, Hazleton, PA 18201
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Other Identifiers 5

OtherBI813177PA · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified813177PA
Medicare UPING-19654PA
Other001961PA · First Priority Health Id#
Medicaid0016887960001PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bassam Bittar M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Bassam Bittar reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hazleton Professional Services
0.9 mi
Internal Medicine
700 EAST BROAD STREET
Hazleton, PA 18201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 305 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952464638 (570) 501-4584
Lehigh Valley Physician Group
1.8 mi
Family Medicine
141 N VINE ST
Hazleton, PA 18201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,895 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558125997 (570) 454-0500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18201 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

B. BITTAR, M.D., P.C.
Pediatrics
1740 E BROAD ST, SUITE 103
HAZLETON, PA 18201
Luzerne County (570) 455-9531
PATRICIA ROSATI CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1740 E BROAD ST
HAZLETON, PA 18201
Luzerne County (570) 459-2901
JOSE I CASTILLO MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1740 E BROAD ST
HAZLETON, PA 18201
Luzerne County (570) 459-2902
CHRISTINA M BRADFORD CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1740 E BROAD ST
HAZLETON, PA 18201
Luzerne County (570) 459-2901
GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
Clinic/Center
1740 E BROAD ST
HAZLETON, PA 18201
Luzerne County (570) 271-5555
HARSH GANDHI MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1740 E BROAD ST
HAZLETON, PA 18201
Luzerne County (570) 459-2902
RICHARD GENE ASHFORD C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
1740 E BROAD ST
HAZLETON, PA 18201
Luzerne County (570) 459-2901
NORTHEAST MEDICAL ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES, INC.
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1740 E BROAD ST
HAZLETON, PA 18201
Luzerne County (570) 459-2902

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Bassam Bittar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bassam Bittar is 1356345748. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2005.

Where is Bassam Bittar located?

Bassam Bittar practices at 1740 E Broad St Ste 103, Hazleton, PA 18201. The listed phone number is (570) 455-9531.

What is Bassam Bittar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Bassam Bittar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bassam Bittar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Bassam Bittar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bassam Bittar reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Hazleton Professional Services (Hazleton, PA) and Lehigh Valley Physician Group (Hazleton, PA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Bassam Bittar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bassam Bittar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Bassam Bittar as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bassam Bittar was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.