J Butler, MD
NPI 1649236118 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
J Butler, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1649236118).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649236118
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18062 (SC)
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
3,241 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 900 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 791 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 515 | $121 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 415 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 292 | $32 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 385 | 145 |
| Meloxicam | 119 | 40 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 91 | 63 |
| Cephalexin | 64 | 60 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 63 | 60 |
| Methylprednisolone | 58 | 43 |
| Mupirocin | 49 | 48 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 45 | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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
- 2006-04-25
- Last updated
- 2022-07-20
- Certified
- 2022-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is J Butler's NPI number?
- J Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649236118, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is J Butler's specialty?
- J Butler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is J Butler located?
- J Butler's practice location on file with NPPES is 210 Village Center Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-6683.
- What is J Butler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for J Butler is (843) 353-3460.
- Does J Butler accept Medicare?
- J Butler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is J Butler's NPI active?
- Yes — J Butler's NPI (1649236118) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.