Dr. Hussein Bitar, MD
Gastroenterology (Gastroenterology Physician)
- Medicare participating
At a glance
- Years since graduation
- 15
- In the NPI registry since
- 2012
- Medicare patients seen, 2024
- 289
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
- 2012Registered 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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Gastroenterology Physician primary
OK license 29263 -
Internal Medicine Physician
OK license 29263
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Where they work
Hospitals
- Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Inc Oklahoma City, OK
- Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc Ardmore, OK
Medical groups
- Mercy Clinic Oklahoma Communities (649 clinicians)
Hospitals this clinician lists with Medicare, and groups they bill Medicare through (Care Compare). Affiliation doesn’t mean they see patients at every location.
Medicare patients and services
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 289
- Services billed
- 596
- Patients’ average age
- 72
| Service | Times | Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 139 | 89 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 71 | 69 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 66 | 47 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 47 | 47 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 41 | 28 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 34 | 32 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 28 | 21 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 27 | 25 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 22 | 22 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 17 | 16 |
Medicare fee-for-service only. CMS leaves out services billed for fewer than 11 patients. These figures describe a practice’s Medicare work; they aren’t a measure of quality.
Medicare prescriptions
| Drug | Prescriptions |
|---|---|
| Gavilyte-G (peg3350/sod sulf,bicarb,cl/kcl) Other prescribers in Oklahoma City, OK | 74 |
| Peg-3350 And Electrolytes (peg3350/sod sulf,bicarb,cl/kcl) Other prescribers in Oklahoma City, OK | 59 |
| Stelara (ustekinumab) | 56 |
| Omeprazole Other prescribers in Oklahoma City, OK | 53 |
| Skyrizi On-Body (risankizumab-rzaa) | 44 |
| Mesalamine Other prescribers in Oklahoma City, OK | 38 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen (adalimumab) Other prescribers in Oklahoma City, OK | 37 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (sodium, potassium,mag sulfates) Other prescribers in Oklahoma City, OK | 36 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium Other prescribers in Oklahoma City, OK | 32 |
| Colestipol Hcl Other prescribers in Oklahoma City, OK | 28 |
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, 7 companies reported 86 payments worth $100,989 in total to this clinician.
| AbbVie Inc. | $100,593 |
|---|---|
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | $223 |
| Biocon Biologics Inc | $83.96 |
| Celltrion USA Inc. | $36.71 |
| Organon LLC | $21.71 |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | $20.38 |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | $10.48 |
| Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) | $80,150 |
|---|---|
| Travel and Lodging | $18,918 |
| Food and Beverage | $1,901 |
| Education | $20.13 |
What the payments were for
| Company | What it was for | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AbbVie Inc. Nov 13, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $4,550 |
| AbbVie Inc. Nov 13, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $4,550 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 4, 2025 | Travel and Lodging SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to CINCINNATI, OH · in-kind | $3,881 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 10, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 10, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 10, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 23, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 25, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Jan 9, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Mar 12, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
All 45 payments other than meals, newest first
| Company | What it was for | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AbbVie Inc. Dec 18, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $1,300 |
| AbbVie Inc. Nov 13, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $4,550 |
| AbbVie Inc. Nov 13, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $4,550 |
| AbbVie Inc. Nov 13, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,250 |
| AbbVie Inc. Nov 10, 2025 | Education RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY · in-kind | $9.65 |
| AbbVie Inc. Oct 23, 2025 | Travel and Lodging SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to SPRINGFIELD, MO · in-kind | $2,128 |
| AbbVie Inc. Oct 23, 2025 | Travel and Lodging SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to SPRINGFIELD, MO · in-kind | $1,681 |
| AbbVie Inc. Oct 23, 2025 | Travel and Lodging SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to SPRINGFIELD, MO · in-kind | $188 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 29, 2025 | Travel and Lodging RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to CINCINNATI, OH · in-kind | $145 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 29, 2025 | Travel and Lodging RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to MARRERO, LA · in-kind | $30.00 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 25, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 25, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 23, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 10, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 10, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 10, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 4, 2025 | Travel and Lodging SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to CINCINNATI, OH · in-kind | $3,881 |
| AbbVie Inc. Sep 4, 2025 | Travel and Lodging SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to CINCINNATI, OH · in-kind | $262 |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc Aug 22, 2025 | Education in-kind | $10.48 |
| AbbVie Inc. Aug 21, 2025 | Travel and Lodging RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to CINCINNATI, OH · in-kind | $1,828 |
| AbbVie Inc. Aug 21, 2025 | Travel and Lodging RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to CINCINNATI, OH · in-kind | $930 |
| AbbVie Inc. Jul 7, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Jul 7, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. Jun 9, 2025 | Travel and Lodging SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to WICHITA, KS · in-kind | $3,027 |
| AbbVie Inc. May 30, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. May 30, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. May 30, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. May 20, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. May 20, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. May 8, 2025 | Travel and Lodging RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to EDMOND, OK · in-kind | $1,872 |
| AbbVie Inc. May 1, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. Mar 31, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. Mar 28, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $950 |
| AbbVie Inc. Mar 12, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Mar 12, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. Mar 12, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. Mar 12, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. Mar 12, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. Feb 5, 2025 | Travel and Lodging RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to DALLAS, TX · in-kind | $1,955 |
| AbbVie Inc. Feb 5, 2025 | Travel and Lodging SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to CINCINNATI, OH · in-kind | $823 |
| AbbVie Inc. Feb 5, 2025 | Travel and Lodging RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY · travel to DALLAS, TX · in-kind | $170 |
| AbbVie Inc. Jan 9, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) SKYRIZI · IMMUNOLOGY | $3,325 |
| AbbVie Inc. Jan 9, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. Jan 9, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
| AbbVie Inc. Jan 9, 2025 | Compensation for services other than consulting (speaking, faculty) RINVOQ · IMMUNOLOGY | $2,375 |
Each payment as the company reported it, with the products it named. Meals are counted in the totals above but not listed one by one.
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.