Brent Butcher, MD
NPI 1861413700 · Emergency Medicine Physician · La Mesa, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brent Butcher, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in La Mesa, CA (NPI 1861413700).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861413700
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A67738 (CA)
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
19 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
904 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 | 645 | $179 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 188 | $123 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 43 | $219 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 28 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$219 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 89 | 89 |
| Cephalexin | 48 | 47 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 21 | 20 |
| Ibuprofen | 13 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 13 | 13 |
| Azithromycin | 12 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brent Butcher's NPI number?
- Brent Butcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861413700, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brent Butcher's specialty?
- Brent Butcher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brent Butcher located?
- Brent Butcher's practice location on file with NPPES is 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942-3019.
- What is Brent Butcher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brent Butcher is (619) 644-4401.
- Does Brent Butcher accept Medicare?
- Brent Butcher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brent Butcher's NPI active?
- Yes — Brent Butcher's NPI (1861413700) 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.