Melinda Butler, MD
NPI 1538196761 · Family Medicine Physician · Preston, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Butler, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Preston, MD (NPI 1538196761).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538196761
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0053255 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,202 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 599 | $124 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 438 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 296 | $88 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 163 | $18 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 156 | $18 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 129 | $32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 138 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 280 | 70 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 259 | 77 |
| Losartan Potassium | 212 | 59 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 189 | 51 |
| Lisinopril | 182 | 54 |
| Alprazolam | 180 | 34 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 across 4 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
- 2006-06-26
- Last updated
- 2010-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Butler's NPI number?
- Melinda Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538196761, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Butler's specialty?
- Melinda Butler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Butler located?
- Melinda Butler's practice location on file with NPPES is 136 Lednum Ave., Preston, MD 21655.
- What is Melinda Butler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Butler is (410) 673-1690.
- Does Melinda Butler accept Medicare?
- Melinda Butler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Butler's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Butler's NPI (1538196761) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.