Active NPI 1780617837 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Douglas Wesley Bitzer , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Raleigh, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Douglas Bitzer, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Raleigh, NC. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Douglas Bitzer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3000 NEW BERN AVE.

Douglas Bitzer is affiliated with Wakemed Specialists Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3000 New Bern Ave

Raleigh, NC 276101231

Telephone 9193508000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Wake Heart And Vascular Associates P.a. Facility NPI 1871591172

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Raleigh, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +10.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.4 Yrs

State Avg: 13.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

728 Specialists

Practicing in Raleigh, NC (9374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

17.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bitzer (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Raleigh Specialty Average (11.4 Years) 11.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	115	47	$168.00	$62.43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	24	$336.00	$103.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	62	27	$168.00	$65.34
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	21	16	$237.00	$98.30
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$336.00	$107.34
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$467.00	$143.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	72	41	$168.00	$59.09
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	47	33	$237.00	$84.82
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	18	$467.00	$161.38
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	13	13	$290.00	$86.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	44	24	$168.00	$59.96
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	38	38	$467.00	$166.91
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	16	16	$466.00	$151.57
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	13	11	$237.00	$86.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	195	116	$215.00	$60.60
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	50	50	$316.42	$89.75
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	40	30	$117.17	$33.14
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	24	24	$215.38	$60.92
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	24	$412.00	$115.85
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	22	20	$216.00	$61.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$591.31	$169.90
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	11	11	$215.00	$60.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	184	107	$216.81	$60.47
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	53	53	$310.08	$88.82
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	24	20	$115.67	$32.66
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$417.00	$113.50
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	17	15	$309.35	$86.47
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	14	14	$193.86	$60.51
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	13	11	$210.15	$60.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	42	25	$213.00	$60.47

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-11

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NC 0010-08351

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant - Medical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X

State License WV 01122

Definition to come...

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wakemed Specialists Group Llc

1900 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 275186616

Phone: 9193508000

Wakemed Specialists Group Llc

3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 276101231

Phone: 9193507270

Secondary Practice Locations

4420 Lake Boone Trl

Raleigh, NC 276077505

Phone: 9197847093

505 Capitol St

Charleston, WV 253011220

Phone: 3047208822

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

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Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Occupational Therapist

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Occupational Therapist

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Anesthesiology

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

15 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 11, 2020

Registered at 3000 NEW BERN AVE, RALEIGH, NC 276101231 (Tel: 9193508000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 11, 2020

Registered at 3000 NEW BERN AVE, RALEIGH, NC 276101231 (Tel: 3045458054)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 11, 2019

Recorded as DOUGLAS BITZER, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 11, 2019

Physician Assistant (License #0010-08351 in NC)

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NPI Profile Active May 05, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 05, 2017

Registered at 1400 HOSPITAL DR, HURRICANE, WV 255269202 (Tel: 3045862688)

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Updated Practice Location May 05, 2017

Registered at 505 CAPITOL ST, CHARLESTON, WV 253011220 (Tel: 3047208822)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 05, 2017

Recorded as DOUG BITZER, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 05, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #01122 in WV)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 505 CAPITOL ST, CHARLESTON, WV 253011220 (Tel: 3047208822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 557, ELEANOR, WV 250700557 (Tel: 3045862688)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DOUG BITZER, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Physician Assistant (License #01122 in WV)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780617837

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 09, 2006

Last Update: September 11, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3000 New Bern Ave

Raleigh, NC 276101231

Phone: 3045458054

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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