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Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD

Accepting New Patients

(198 Ratings)

Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: heart problems

39901 Traditions Drive Floor 2
Northville, MI 48168

(734) 647-7321

Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD is a cardiologist in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health, The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.

Office Locations

University of Michigan Health

1425 E Ann Street Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

(734) 232-4480

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University of Michigan Health

1500 E Medical Center Drive Space 5000
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

1-888-287-1082

(734) 647-4285

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University of Michigan Health

39901 Traditions Drive Floor 2
Northville, MI 48168

(734) 647-7321

(248) 305-4401

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Some issues Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

diagnostic right heart catheterization

right heart catheterization

In 2023, Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD had a list price for diagnostic right heart catheterization, and right heart catheterization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	27
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	116
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
minimally invasive procedures	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated during 2017 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	47
catheterization	31
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	268
hospital care	655
inpatient care	655
minimally invasive procedures	31
stress testing	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	29
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated during 2018 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	52
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	41
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	298
hospital care	662
inpatient care	646
minimally invasive procedures	29
outpatient care	16
stress testing	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	37
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated during 2019 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	53
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	33
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	322
hospital care	333
inpatient care	333
minimally invasive procedures	21
stress testing	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	36
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated during 2020 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	49
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	46
catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	295
hospital care	354
inpatient care	354
minimally invasive procedures	33
stress testing	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	43
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated during 2021 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	47
catheterization	35
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	294
hospital care	256
inpatient care	256
minimally invasive procedures	35
stress testing	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	50
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated during 2022 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	58
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	22
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	298
hospital care	342
inpatient care	342
minimally invasive procedures	22

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	26
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, heart failure and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	54
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ann Arbor, MI were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

cardiac procedures	37
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	270
hospital care	378
inpatient care	376
minimally invasive procedures	28
outpatient care	16
stress testing	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	266
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	93
85 and over	31
Less than 65	68
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD treated were heart failure, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals (2013)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

The Regents of the University of Michigan

University of Michigan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 198 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ann Arbor, MI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$4,650 Ozempic $4,650
Abbott Laboratories	$3,464 HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $3,180	THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $283
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$1,993 HeartMate PHP $1,843	Vascular $150
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,500 $1,500
Procyrion, Inc.	$60 AORTIX SYSTEM $60
Other	$116 ELIQUIS $29	Effient $26	Lexiscan $20	$41

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$7,400
Travel and Lodging	$1,867
Charitable Contribution	$1,500
Food and Beverage	$884
Education	$131

Research Payments

Dr. Abbas Bitar, MD has received 39 research payments totaling $389,153.

Biography

Dr. Abbas Bitar is an adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology specialist in Ann Arbor, MI and Northville, MI. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University. Dr. Bitar's hospital/clinic affiliations include Trinity Health and the University of Michigan Health. According to Trinity Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Ann Arbor, MI.