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2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1528048139 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Edward Butler, M.D.
Procedural Dermatology Physician in Charleston, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 679 in Procedural Dermatology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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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
84.5/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$2.0K
93 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Edward Butler, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 783 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 84.5/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 783
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Edward Butler, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
85 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Edward Butler, M.D. sits
This provider among procedural dermatology physician peers
Across the 302 procedural dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Edward Butler, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 56% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 58% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one procedural dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Edward Butler, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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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).
What does the federal data show about Edward Butler, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Procedural Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
783 18% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
84.5/100 1.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Edward Butler, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 84.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) - 84.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
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.
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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.8, Cost 64.7), 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
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%
Procedural Dermatology Physician average
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.
What Edward Butler, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clobetasol Propion…
Clobetasol Propionate
87 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
81 claims
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
58 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam…
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
52 claims
- Fluocinonide
Fluocinonide
49 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
48 claims
- Finasteride 30
Finasteride
30 claims
- Dupixent Pen 28
Dupixent Pen
28 claims
| 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.
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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.
Dr. John Humeniuk
M.D., LLC
Greenville, SC
Marcus Hutchison
Rock Hill, SC
Dr. Travis Love
DO
Mount Pleasant, SC
Dr. Paul Ross
DO
Charleston, SC
Dr. Susan Vanepps
M.D.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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 84.5/100 (Quality: 86.8, Cost: 64.7). 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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