Brian Butkus, PA-C
NPI 1013967538 · Physician Assistant · Duluth, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Butkus, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Duluth, MN (NPI 1013967538).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013967538
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9987 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
972 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 483 | $24 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 226 | $80 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System93288 | 96 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $54 |
| Programming of Dual Lead Pacemaker System93280 | 24 | $31 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Or Multiple Lead Implantable Defibrillator System93289 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 672 | 209 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 448 | 109 |
| Losartan Potassium | 158 | 57 |
| Sotalol Hclbrand: Sotalol | 156 | 50 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 154 | 53 |
| Flecainide Acetate | 149 | 51 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,708 across 24 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2021-02-18
- Certified
- 2021-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Butkus's NPI number?
- Brian Butkus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013967538, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Butkus's specialty?
- Brian Butkus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brian Butkus located?
- Brian Butkus's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802-2207.
- What is Brian Butkus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Butkus is (218) 249-3057.
- Does Brian Butkus accept Medicare?
- Brian Butkus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Butkus's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Butkus's NPI (1013967538) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.