Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Buttolph, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Lincoln, NE

  • NPI 1972501708
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 5 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5440 South St Ste 200
Lincoln, NE 685062116
(402) 465-1900

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 17, 2023
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (5)
Nebraska #23194 · Minnesota #47866 · Florida #ME 86124 · Iowa #36205 · South Dakota #5544
Medicaid
MN #399365500

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972501708. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,251
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$199,267
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 1,091 517 $66
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 957 443 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 223 52 $26
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 176 82 $95
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 116 46 $79
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 100 51 $77
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 81 71 $33
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 74 57 $92
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 72 35 $263
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 65 60 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Lincoln Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 142. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$47
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Celgene Corporation 1 $47.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$47

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thomas Buttolph's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Buttolph practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Lincoln, NE.
Where does Dr. Thomas Buttolph practice?
Dr. Thomas Buttolph practices at 5440 South St Ste 200, Lincoln, NE 685062116. Office phone: 4024651900.
What is Dr. Thomas Buttolph's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Buttolph's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972501708, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Buttolph accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Buttolph accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Buttolph commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.