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Deactivated NPI 1194776211 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard Bitner , MD

Anesthesiology • Hershey, PA

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Richard Bitner has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date May 13, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date April 24, 2024
Total Practice Duration ~18 Years of Practice (2006 – 2024)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Bitner, MD was a registered Anesthesiology practicing in Hershey, PA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 18 years, Dr. Bitner provided care at the practice location at 500 UNIVERSITY DR until profile deactivation on 2024-04-24.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Telephone 8002334082
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Hershey, PA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 20.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
165 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (2600 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License PA MD029184L

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Edward Fox , MD

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated April 24, 2024

Record deactivated on April 24, 2024

NPI Profile Active September 18, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2009

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 8002334082)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2009

Registered at PO BOX 854, MC A410, HERSHEY, PA 170330854 (Tel: 8002334082)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2009

Recorded as RICHARD BITNER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 18, 2009

Anesthesiology (License #MD029184L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194776211
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 13, 2006
Last Update: September 18, 2009
Deactivation Date: April 24, 2024

Mailing Address

Po Box 854, Mc A410

Hershey, PA 170330854

Phone: 8002334082

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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