Dr. Lara Bitar, MD
Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine Physician)
At a glance
- In the NPI registry since
- 2023
Licensed in Illinois since 2026, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. We show license dates only for the states that publish them in bulk; see which states do. For other states, check the state medical board.
The NPI date is when this clinician registered for a National Provider Identifier, the billing number used on health claims. It is not a license, graduation or board-certification date. What an NPI is
Education and training
- 2023Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date)
Medicare’s Care Compare data doesn’t list this clinician’s medical school. Undergraduate school, residency, fellowship, licensing exams and board certification aren’t in public federal data. Board certification can be confirmed with the certifying board (ABMS member boards for MDs, AOA boards for DOs).
Specialties and state licenses
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Internal Medicine Physician primary
IL license 036.179501 (first issued 2026; active) · MI license 4351050974
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Medicare prescriptions
| Drug | Prescriptions |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium Other prescribers in Springfield, IL | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate Other prescribers in Springfield, IL | 17 |
| Prednisone Other prescribers in Springfield, IL | 13 |
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D, including refills. CMS leaves out drugs prescribed fewer than 11 times.
Payments from drug and device companies
In 2025, 5 companies reported 7 payments worth $570 in total to this clinician.
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | $234 |
|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $143 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | $120 |
| Averitas Pharma Inc. | $47.31 |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | $26.00 |
| Food and Beverage | $570 |
|---|
From CMS Open Payments. A payment is not evidence of wrongdoing; many are for consulting, teaching or meals. Clinicians can review and dispute their records with CMS.