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General Surgery

James G. Bittner, MD

Works at hospitals in Norfolk, VA · Suffolk, VA · Virginia

Summary

James G. Bittner, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Norfolk, VA and Suffolk, VA. NPI 1215058870. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James G. Bittner, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
22Years since medical school (graduated 2004)
University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Sentara Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James G. Bittner work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James G. Bittner at 2 hospitals: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Obici Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James G. Bittner see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Suffolk, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James G. Bittner's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does James G. Bittner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James G. Bittner accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does James G. Bittner offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says James G. Bittner offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for James G. Bittner?
(757) 934-4222, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James G. Bittner's NPI number?
1215058870. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James G. Bittner works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James G. Bittner at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James G. Bittner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James G. Bittner as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Sentara Medical Group1,408 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Suffolk

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Suffolk, VA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Graduation year2004
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215058870
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians