Muhammad Buttar, MD
NPI 1861802720 · Hospitalist Physician · Seattle, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Buttar, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Seattle, WA (NPI 1861802720).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861802720
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD61132246 (WA)
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
12 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
281 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 151 | $180 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 64 | $137 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 35 | $82 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 31 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $82–$180 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-30
- Last updated
- 2024-01-19
- Certified
- 2024-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Buttar's NPI number?
- Muhammad Buttar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861802720, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Buttar's specialty?
- Muhammad Buttar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Buttar located?
- Muhammad Buttar's practice location on file with NPPES is 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-4379.
- What is Muhammad Buttar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Buttar is (206) 215-2520.
- Does Muhammad Buttar accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Buttar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Buttar's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Buttar's NPI (1861802720) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.