Paul Buttars, DO
NPI 1881061901 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Buttars, DO is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1881061901).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881061901
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2025034961 (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
10 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
1,382 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 444 | $36 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 218 | $79 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 174 | $27 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tumor, Manual88360 | 141 | $40 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 110 | $34 |
| Pathology Examination of Specimen During Surgery, First Tissue Block88331 | 59 | $60 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-08-24
- Last updated
- 2025-09-02
- Certified
- 2023-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Buttars's NPI number?
- Paul Buttars's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881061901, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Buttars's specialty?
- Paul Buttars is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Buttars located?
- Paul Buttars's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003.
- What is Paul Buttars's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Buttars is (314) 362-5641.
- Does Paul Buttars accept Medicare?
- Paul Buttars is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Buttars's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Buttars's NPI (1881061901) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.