Melvin Butler, MD
NPI 1841278850 · Internal Medicine Physician · Clayton, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melvin Butler, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Clayton, MO (NPI 1841278850).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841278850
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 108197 (MO)
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
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
317 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 268 | $123 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 49 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$123 (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 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 270 | 79 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 225 | 55 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 163 | 47 |
| Lisinopril | 162 | 45 |
| Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazidbrand: Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid | 140 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 125 | 30 |
| Simvastatin | 121 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-09
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melvin Butler's NPI number?
- Melvin Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841278850, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melvin Butler's specialty?
- Melvin Butler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melvin Butler located?
- Melvin Butler's practice location on file with NPPES is 950 Francis Pl, Clayton, MO 63105-2465.
- What is Melvin Butler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melvin Butler is (314) 721-6936.
- Does Melvin Butler accept Medicare?
- Melvin Butler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melvin Butler's NPI active?
- Yes — Melvin Butler's NPI (1841278850) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.