Physician Profile
Dwalia S. South-Bitter, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. South-Bitter
Dwalia S. South-Bitter, MD is a healthcare provider in Ripley, MS specializing in family practice. Dwalia trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. Dwalia is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Dwalia provided 350 services to 257 patients. The services billed most often include automated urinalysis test, hemoglobin a1c level, and amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen. This provider record is associated with NPI 1588619621.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (662) 837-7523
- Email not available
Practice Locations
31 COUNTY ROAD 815
Ripley, MS 38663
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
350 services · 257 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
42 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
35 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
116 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
92 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen | Lab test | 87635 |
42 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus | Lab test | 87502 |
23 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 7
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. South-Bitter?
Dr. South-Bitter is a family practice in Ripley, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. South-Bitter's address?
Dr. South-Bitter is listed at 31 County Road 815, Ripley, MS 38663. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. South-Bitter?
The number on file is (662) 837-7523. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. South-Bitter?
Dr. South-Bitter's National Provider Identifier is 1588619621. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. South-Bitter train?
Dr. South-Bitter attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. South-Bitter have?
Dr. South-Bitter has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. South-Bitter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. South-Bitter performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as assessment of emotional or behavioral problems, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. South-Bitter's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. South-Bitter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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