2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1417982703 MD
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GHASSAN BITAR, MD

Psychiatry Physician in PEORIA, Illinois. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$296.99
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GHASSAN BITAR, MD filed 3,138 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in PEORIA, Illinois, prescribing 98% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

GHASSAN BITAR, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

3,138 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GHASSAN BITAR, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about GHASSAN BITAR, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2006

NPI 1417982703

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,138 202% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Illinois

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

GHASSAN BITAR, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in PEORIA, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1417982703. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GHASSAN BITAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 228 NE JEFFERSON, PEORIA, IL, 61603, with a listed phone of (309) 671-8000. NPI 1417982703 was issued on 07/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BITAR most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,138 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $212K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

228 NE JEFFERSON
PEORIA, IL 61603

Provider Details

NPI 1417982703
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/12/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GHASSAN BITAR, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ASSOCIATES IN MENTAL HEALTH SC
PEORIA, IL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for GHASSAN BITAR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$297

Largest payer

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GHASSAN BITAR, MD. To verify GHASSAN BITAR, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

GHASSAN BITAR, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 3,138 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,138
Total Claims
$212K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,480
Total Day Supply
131,038
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$111K
Generic Drug Cost
$102K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 87, 65-74: 86, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Buspirone Hcl
266
Quetiapine Fumarate
222
Duloxetine Hcl
182
Lorazepam
161
Clonazepam
156
Risperidone
143
Escitalopram Oxalate
134
Alprazolam
133
Fluoxetine Hcl
127
Mirtazapine
127

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How GHASSAN BITAR, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

GHASSAN BITAR, MD's 3,138 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BITAR.

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHASSAN BITAR, MD's specialty?
GHASSAN BITAR, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in PEORIA, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does GHASSAN BITAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GHASSAN BITAR, MD wrote 3,138 Medicare Part D claims totaling $212K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
Where is GHASSAN BITAR, MD located?
GHASSAN BITAR, MD is located at 228 NE JEFFERSON, PEORIA, IL, 61603. Phone: (309) 671-8000.
What is GHASSAN BITAR, MD's NPI number?
GHASSAN BITAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417982703, issued on 07/12/2006.
Does GHASSAN BITAR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GHASSAN BITAR, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $111K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GHASSAN BITAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GHASSAN BITAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buspirone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GHASSAN BITAR, MD accept Medicare?
GHASSAN BITAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,138 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GHASSAN BITAR, MD's credentials?
GHASSAN BITAR, MD's NPI is 1417982703 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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