Edward Bittner, MD PHD
NPI 1215912456 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Bittner, MD PHD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1215912456).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215912456
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PHD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 212546 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
312 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 95 | $220 |
| Anesthesia for Electroshock Therapy00104 | 92 | $100 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 35 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 35 | $124 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin of Arms, Legs, and Front Body00400 | 30 | $157 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 13 | $82 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$350 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-09
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Bittner's NPI number?
- Edward Bittner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215912456, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Bittner's specialty?
- Edward Bittner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Bittner located?
- Edward Bittner's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114-2621.
- What is Edward Bittner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Bittner is (617) 726-2273.
- Does Edward Bittner accept Medicare?
- Edward Bittner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Bittner's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Bittner's NPI (1215912456) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.