Dr Edward John Bitter, PHD - Medicare Psychologist in Tarzana, CA

Dr Edward John Bitter, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Psychologist - Clinical" provider in Tarzana, California. He graduated from medical school in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Psychologist. He is a member of the group practice Bhc- Behavioral Health Consultants, Inc and his current practice location is 19634 Ventura Blvd, Ste. 325, Tarzana, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (818) 345-2341.

Dr Edward John Bitter is licensed to practice in California (license number PSY043401) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1124043179.

Contact Information

Dr Edward John Bitter, PHD
19634 Ventura Blvd, Ste. 325,
Tarzana, CA 91356-2966
(818) 345-2341
(818) 345-7736

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Edward John Bitter
GenderMale
SpecialityClinical Psychologist
Experience50 Years
Location19634 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Edward John Bitter graduated from medical school in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124043179
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/09/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214019777
  • Enrollment ID: I20111208000267

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward John Bitter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124043179NPI-NPPES
5422000PL43400OtherCABLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
PSY043401MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
103TC0700XPsychologist - Clinical PSY043401 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bhc- Behavioral Health Consultants, Inc45876183196

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Edward John Bitter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBhc- Behavioral Health Consultants, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164514295
PECOS PAC ID: 4587618319
Enrollment ID: O20050304000230

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Edward John Bitter is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Edward John Bitter, PHD
17115 Williams Oak Dr,
Cypress, TX 77433-4543

Ph: (310) 277-0190
Dr Edward John Bitter, PHD
19634 Ventura Blvd, Ste. 325,
Tarzana, CA 91356-2966

Ph: (818) 345-2341

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