Lee Butterfield, M.D.
NPI 1568401099 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Beaufort, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lee Butterfield, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Beaufort, SC (NPI 1568401099).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568401099
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20046 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,297 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 763 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 295 | $64 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 71 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 49 | $45 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 46 | $71 |
| Ultrasound of Heart |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 72 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 295 | 50 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 225 | 67 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 202 | 61 |
| Furosemide | 150 | 49 |
| Losartan Potassium | 117 | 33 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 110 | 34 |
| Carvedilol | 109 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-06
- Last updated
- 2019-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lee Butterfield's NPI number?
- Lee Butterfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568401099, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lee Butterfield's specialty?
- Lee Butterfield is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lee Butterfield located?
- Lee Butterfield's practice location on file with NPPES is Beaufort Memorial Heart Specialist, Beaufort, SC 29906.
- What is Lee Butterfield's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lee Butterfield is (843) 770-0404.
- Does Lee Butterfield accept Medicare?
- Lee Butterfield is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lee Butterfield's NPI active?
- Yes — Lee Butterfield's NPI (1568401099) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.