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MOHAMAD BITAR, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. 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
216
Medicare Part D claims · 69 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$7.0K
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MOHAMAD BITAR, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 216 claims across 69 beneficiaries — 51% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $7.0K across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MOHAMAD BITAR, MD filed 216 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MOHAMAD 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).

MOHAMAD BITAR, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/11/2017

NPI 1699202440

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

216 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within North Dakota

1. Pulmonary Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pulmonary Disease Physician share within North Dakota

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease 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).

MOHAMAD BITAR, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1699202440. 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.

MOHAMAD BITAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1300 S COLUMBIA RD, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201, with a listed phone of (701) 780-5000. NPI 1699202440 was issued on 05/11/2017. 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 216 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 69 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

1300 S COLUMBIA RD
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

Provider Details

NPI 1699202440
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/11/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MOHAMAD 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.

ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM
GRAND FORKS, ND

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 MOHAMAD BITAR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$7.0K

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.

Most common payment type

Education

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

MOHAMAD BITAR, MD — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 216 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.

216
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
69
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
263
Total Day Supply
7,236
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$50K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.06
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Montelukast Sodium
30
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
22
Prednisone
20
Fluticasone Propionate
13
Atrovent Hfa
Ipratropium Bromide
12

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How MOHAMAD BITAR, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

MOHAMAD BITAR, MD's 216 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in North Dakota

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MOHAMAD BITAR, MD's specialty?
MOHAMAD BITAR, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does MOHAMAD BITAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MOHAMAD BITAR, MD wrote 216 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 69 beneficiaries.
Where is MOHAMAD BITAR, MD located?
MOHAMAD BITAR, MD is located at 1300 S COLUMBIA RD, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201. Phone: (701) 780-5000.
What is MOHAMAD BITAR, MD's NPI number?
MOHAMAD BITAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699202440, issued on 05/11/2017.
Does MOHAMAD BITAR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MOHAMAD BITAR, MD's prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $50K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MOHAMAD BITAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MOHAMAD BITAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Symbicort, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MOHAMAD BITAR, MD accept Medicare?
MOHAMAD BITAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 216 Part D claims and 69 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MOHAMAD BITAR, MD's credentials?
MOHAMAD BITAR, MD's NPI is 1699202440 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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