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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
625 19Th St S
Birmingham, AL 352331900
(205) 975-7387

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.