Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Butler, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1598298739
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
- 9 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
625 19Th St S
Birmingham, AL 352331900
(205) 975-7387
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 17, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2017 — 9 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Mississippi #26802
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598298739. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,351
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$218,886
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 851 | 756 | $168 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 272 | 249 | $115 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 215 | 207 | $202 | |
36556 |
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | 13 | 13 | $79 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 79 peers in this city , average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
727
Patients
701
Total drug cost
$9,317
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 119 | 116 | $4,496 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 115 | 112 | $361 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 85 | 82 | $341 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 70 | 66 | $924 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 62 | 59 | $599 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 53 | 52 | $412 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 45 | 44 | $744 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 36 | 34 | $138 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 27 | 27 | $255 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 23 | 23 | $185 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Butler's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Butler practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Joel Butler practice?
Dr. Joel Butler practices at 625 19Th St S, Birmingham, AL 352331900. Office phone: 2059757387.
What is Dr. Joel Butler's NPI?
Dr. Joel Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598298739, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Butler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Butler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Butler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.