Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steven Butler, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Kingsport, TN

  • NPI 1174514228
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 26.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2002 Brookside Dr, Suite 102
Kingsport, TN 376604634
(423) 245-6000
fax (423) 245-6062

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 28, 2020
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #021779
Medicaid (2)
VA #6002048 · TN #3063437

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174514228. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,155
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$120,462
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90970 Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) 303 18 $9
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 183 24 $329
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 145 71 $74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 139 76 $82
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 85 39 $66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 66 59 $52
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 61 43 $45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 53 31 $116
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 45 45 $121
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 28 14 $273

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Kingsport Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$325
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 3 $75.67
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 3 $50.67
Amgen INC. 2 $42.28
Akebia Therapeutics INC 2 $40.93
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 2 $35.88
Daiichi Sankyo INC. 1 $25.65
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $20.89
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $17.13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $15.72

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$274
Education
$51

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
830
Patients
245
Total drug cost
$67,903
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Torsemide Generic 208 63 $4,593
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 73 26 $462
Calcitriol Generic 65 22 $1,159
Spironolactone Generic 56 19 $866
Losartan Potassium Generic 52 19 $863
Famotidine Generic 47 11 $871
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 46 13 $45,085
Furosemide Generic 46 19 $460
Chlorthalidone Generic 40 0 $886
Lisinopril Generic 40 15 $317

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Steven Butler's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Butler practices Nephrology Physician in Kingsport, TN.
Where does Dr. Steven Butler practice?
Dr. Steven Butler practices at 2002 Brookside Dr, Kingsport, TN 376604634. Office phone: 4232456000.
What is Dr. Steven Butler's NPI?
Dr. Steven Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174514228, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Butler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Butler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Butler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services (HCPCS 90970); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.