Christopher Buthorn, RPA-C
NPI 1538460506 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Buthorn, RPA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1538460506).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538460506
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RPA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2531 (SC)
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,998 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 865 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 375 | $73 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 203 | $41 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 180 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 111 | $90 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 438 | 310 |
| Ketoconazole | 205 | 94 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 65 | 55 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 53 | 32 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 48 | 36 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 41 | 22 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 30 | — |
| Hydrocortisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,881 across 85 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1364 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407-5347Phone: (843) 556-8886Fax: (843) 556-8850
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-11-08
- Last updated
- 2018-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Buthorn's NPI number?
- Christopher Buthorn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538460506, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Buthorn's specialty?
- Christopher Buthorn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Buthorn located?
- Christopher Buthorn's practice location on file with NPPES is 5046 Highway 17 Byp S Ste 103, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588.
- What is Christopher Buthorn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Buthorn is (843) 668-4104.
- Does Christopher Buthorn accept Medicare?
- Christopher Buthorn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Buthorn's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Buthorn's NPI (1538460506) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.