Ghassan Bitar, MD
NPI 1417982703 · Psychiatry Physician · Peoria, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ghassan Bitar, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Peoria, IL (NPI 1417982703).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417982703
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
760 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 300 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 289 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 152 | $85 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 19 | $184 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$184 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 469 | 86 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 278 | 55 |
| Lorazepam | 259 | 45 |
| Alprazolam | 241 | 30 |
| Clonazepam | 230 | 33 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 195 | 31 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 187 | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$297 across 16 records (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
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ghassan Bitar's NPI number?
- Ghassan Bitar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417982703, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ghassan Bitar's specialty?
- Ghassan Bitar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ghassan Bitar located?
- Ghassan Bitar's practice location on file with NPPES is 228 Ne Jefferson, Peoria, IL 61603.
- What is Ghassan Bitar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ghassan Bitar is (309) 671-8000.
- Does Ghassan Bitar accept Medicare?
- Ghassan Bitar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ghassan Bitar's NPI active?
- Yes — Ghassan Bitar's NPI (1417982703) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.