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DR. JOSHUA EDWIN BITTER D.O.
NPI 1619093655
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Westerville, OH

Active since March 21, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.63/100
CMS Quality Rating
595 COPELAND MILL RD STE 2D, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081(614) 823-8500(614) 823-8501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 14, 2022, Oct 1, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Joshua Edwin Bitter D.o. NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA EDWIN BITTER D.O. (NPI 1619093655) is an individual nephrology provider in Westerville, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (34.009370) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Carmel St Ann's, and is a graduate of Ohio Medical University (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619093655
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA EDWIN BITTERCredential: D.O.
Location Address595 COPELAND MILL RD STE 2DWesterville, OH 43081-8908
Mailing Address595 Copeland Mill Rd 2dWesterville, OH 43081-8908 · (614) 823-8500 · Fax (614) 823-8501
Phone(614) 823-8500
Fax(614) 823-8501
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio Medical UniversityGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 14, 2022
✔ NPI 1619093655 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 34.009370
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 34.009370 (OH)
595 COPELAND MILL RD STE 2D, Westerville, OH 43081
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joshua Edwin Bitter D.o. 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 ID5496816324
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081210000247
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 12

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 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.
245 services116 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
229 services163 patients
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.
228 services88 patients
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
191 services31 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.
100 services94 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
69 services54 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mount Carmel St Ann's

Acute Care Hospitals · Westerville, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360012
Location500 South Cleveland AvenueWesterville, OH 43081 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mount Carmel East & West

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360035
Location6001 East Broad StreetColumbus, OH 43213 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ohio State University State Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number360085
Location410 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Licking Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360218
Location1320 West Main StreetNewark, OH 43055 · Licking County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43081 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

83.63/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.87
Improvement Activities40
Cost75.6

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
96%1,529 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
40%62 patients2/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
71%104 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
89%4,272 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
94%1,686 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Generated Health Data
Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.
0%1,119 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
89%1,119 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
94%639 patients5/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
99%885 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 98% · 469 patients
Patients tobacco: 97% · 469 patients
97%29 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
86%1,119 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Request/Accept Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician receives or retrieves and incorporates into the patient's record an…
3%1,507 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
68%1,119 patients4/55-star benchmark: 75%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 639 patients
0%639 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download and Transmit (VDT)
During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.
5%1,119 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg J7515
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier12 claims1,380 services$0.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
5 suppliers35 claims4,200 services$0.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Sirolimus, oral, 1 mg J7520
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers12 claims540 services$2.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers24 claims24 services$18.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
5 suppliers41 claims41 services$12.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

JORDAN LESHNOCK APRN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
595 COPELAND MILL RD STE 2D
WESTERVILLE, OH 43081
Franklin County (614) 823-8500
DR. VINAY MULKANOOR D.O.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
595 COPELAND MILL RD STE 2D
WESTERVILLE, OH 43081
Franklin County (614) 823-8500
DR. LUIS FERNANDO SOTO III MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
595 COPELAND MILL RD STE 2D
WESTERVILLE, OH 43081
Franklin County (614) 823-8500

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 Joshua Bitter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Bitter is 1619093655. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2007.

Where is Joshua Bitter located?

Joshua Bitter practices at 595 Copeland Mill Rd Ste 2D, Westerville, OH 43081. The listed phone number is (614) 823-8500.

What is Joshua Bitter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Joshua Bitter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Bitter is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joshua Bitter accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 3 other insurers list Joshua Bitter 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.

Is Joshua Bitter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Bitter is affiliated with Mount Carmel St Ann's, Mount Carmel East & West, Ohio State University State Health System and Licking Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Bitter was last updated on February 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.