Joel Butler, MD
NPI 1598298739 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Butler, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1598298739).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598298739
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26802 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 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
1,445 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 885 | $170 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 281 | $117 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 267 | $205 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 12 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$205 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | 228 | 222 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 132 | 121 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 110 | 101 |
| Methocarbamol | 85 | 82 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 74 | 71 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 62 | 59 |
| Methylprednisolone | 62 | 61 |
| Cefuroxime Axetil |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-05
- Last updated
- 2019-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Butler's NPI number?
- Joel Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598298739, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Butler's specialty?
- Joel Butler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Butler located?
- Joel Butler's practice location on file with NPPES is 625 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1900.
- What is Joel Butler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Butler is (205) 975-7387.
- Does Joel Butler accept Medicare?
- Joel Butler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Butler's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Butler's NPI (1598298739) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.