2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1528048139 M.D.
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EDWARD BUTLER, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
783
Medicare Part D claims · 267 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.4586/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.0K
93 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 783 claims across 267 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.4586/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.0K across 93 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.4586 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 783 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/19/2006

NPI 1528048139

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

783 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

84.4586/100 1.3586000000000098% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Procedural Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Procedural Dermatology Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EDWARD BUTLER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.4586/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 84.4586/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.5%
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 84.4586/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1528048139. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 109 BEE ST, CHARLESTON, SC, 29401, with a listed phone of (843) 794-6158. NPI 1528048139 was issued on 01/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUTLER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 783 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 267 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $291K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.4586/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.8376, Cost 64.691), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

109 BEE ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401

Provider Details

NPI 1528048139
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

84.4586
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.8376
Quality
64.691
Cost
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

TRIDENT DERMATOLOGY PA
CHARLESTON, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for EDWARD BUTLER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.0K

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 783 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

783
Total Claims
$291K
Total Drug Cost
267
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
924
Total Day Supply
24,201
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$261K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Antibiotic Claims
90

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 121, 75-84: 98, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Clobetasol Propionate
87
Triamcinolone Acetonide
81
Ketoconazole
58
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
52
Fluocinonide
49
Cephalexin
48
Finasteride
30
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
28
Doxycycline Hyclate
27
Hydroxyzine Hcl
22

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

EDWARD BUTLER, M.D.'s 783 claims are above the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUTLER.

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD BUTLER, M.D.'s specialty?
EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. wrote 783 Medicare Part D claims totaling $291K in drug costs for 267 beneficiaries.
What is EDWARD BUTLER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.4586/100 (Quality: 86.8376, Cost: 64.691). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. located?
EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. is located at 109 BEE ST, CHARLESTON, SC, 29401. Phone: (843) 794-6158.
What is EDWARD BUTLER, M.D.'s NPI number?
EDWARD BUTLER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528048139, issued on 01/19/2006.
Does EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDWARD BUTLER, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $261K in brand drug costs.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD BUTLER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. accept Medicare?
EDWARD BUTLER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 783 Part D claims and 267 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD BUTLER, M.D.'s credentials?
EDWARD BUTLER, M.D.'s NPI is 1528048139 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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