Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melinda Butler, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Preston, MD

  • NPI 1538196761
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
136 Lednum Ave., Suite 5
Preston, MD 21655
(410) 673-1690
fax (410) 673-1692
Mailing address
Po Box 331
Preston, MD 216550331

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 3, 2010
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #D0053255

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538196761. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,454
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$167,298
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 553 222 $131
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 548 283 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 320 178 $93
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 160 155 $31
90688 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage 137 132 $20
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 92 92 $19
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 86 16 $15
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 82 82 $19
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 75 75 $133
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 66 66 $283

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 138. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$177
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 1 $124.45
ABBVIE INC. 1 $21.35
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $16.02
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $15.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$177

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,189
Patients
750
Total drug cost
$142,799
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 429 89 $6,478
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 295 86 $5,284
Losartan Potassium Generic 284 66 $3,974
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 225 50 $2,489
Furosemide Generic 215 49 $1,265
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 205 56 $3,639
Gabapentin Generic 204 48 $3,024
Alprazolam Generic 190 35 $1,669
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 189 25 $98,924
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 182 54 $4,251

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melinda Butler's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Butler practices Family Medicine Physician in Preston, MD.
Where does Dr. Melinda Butler practice?
Dr. Melinda Butler practices at 136 Lednum Ave., Preston, MD 21655. Office phone: 4106731690.
What is Dr. Melinda Butler's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538196761, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Butler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Butler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Butler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.