BASSEL BITAR MD
Prescription History 1700564457
Hospitalist in Montgomery, OH
What does Dr. Bitar prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Bitar wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 30 prescriptions for 14 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Bitar prescribes.
Medications 6 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Bitar wrote 30 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $7.61 per fill, versus $9.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Bitar wrote 19 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 62% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $24.02 per fill, versus $26.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Bitar wrote 15 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $25.44 per fill, versus $26.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Bitar wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 10% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $18.21 per fill, versus $13.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Bitar wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $7.11 per fill, versus $13.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Bitar wrote 11 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 30% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $32.87 per fill, versus $25.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Bitar’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Bitar prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bitar's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (30), Nifedipine Er (19) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (15).
How does Dr. Bitar's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Bitar prescribes 6 less often than the typical Ohio prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Bitar prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Ohio prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
