Expertise in
21
conditions
Expertise in
21
conditions
Laurel Kidney Specialists PC
350 Budfield St, 
Johnstown, PA 

Overview

Karim Bitar is an Internal Medicine provider in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bitar is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and Hypophosphatemia.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center
Upmc Somerset
Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Laurel Kidney Specialists PC
350 Budfield St, Johnstown, PA 15904
Other Locations
Office
223 S Pleasant Ave Ste 104, Somerset, PA 15501

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karim Bitar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karim Bitar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karim Bitar by calling their office at 814-266-9919. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karim Bitar a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karim Bitar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Kidney Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Karim Bitar specialize in?

While Dr. Karim Bitar is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Karim Bitar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karim Bitar has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Kidney Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Karim Bitar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karim Bitar accept my insurance?

Dr. Karim Bitar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-266-9919 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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