Dr. Karim Bitar, MD
500 University DR, Hershey, PA 17033 • +1-237-555-8772
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2010)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Hershey Percentiles
NPI #1609032523 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Karim Bitar (MD, NPI 1609032523) at 500 University DR in Hershey with 1,609 annual clinical services (333 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.04σ regional deviation and upper-quartile active clinical volume (66.67th Hershey percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 20 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 500 University DR shows Dr. Karim Bitar's primary concentration in Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management (code 99214: 772x/yr, 66.67th local percentile) alongside Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight (90960: 354x/yr, $268–$367).
At 500 University DR (17033), Dr. Karim Bitar, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.55/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Bitar (MD, NPI #1609032523) includes accredited doctoral training (2010, 16 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 500 University DR.
Compared against Hershey, PA Nephrology peers
1,609 annual services across 333 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from PA Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 772 | 66.67th | $134 – $183 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 354 | 67.67th | $268 – $367 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 290 | 66.67th | $195 – $267 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 193 | 68.67th | $184 – $252 |
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Dr. Karim Bitar, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bitar National Provider Identifier | NPI #1609032523 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (17033) |
| Dr. Bitar Hershey CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (1,609 CMS svcs; Z -0.043σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (PA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Hershey, PA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.55/5 Listening • 4.51/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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