2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1982681136 M.D.
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JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician in ROCHESTER, Minnesota. 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
149
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 798
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ROCHESTER, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 149 claims across 40 beneficiaries — 36% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. filed 149 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ROCHESTER, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/29/2005

NPI 1982681136

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

520 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

149 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 798

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

1. Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in ROCHESTER, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1982681136. 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.

JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55905, with a listed phone of (507) 284-2511. NPI 1982681136 was issued on 12/29/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUTTERFIELD 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 149 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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.

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 520 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 798 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

200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905

Provider Details

NPI 1982681136
Specialty Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/29/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, 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.

MAYO CLINIC
ROCHESTER, MN

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 149 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.

149
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
262
Total Day Supply
7,220
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$38K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
53% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Montelukast Sodium
25
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
16

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

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. fits within the Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

520
Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician
798
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D.'s 149 claims are below the specialty average of 798.

Nearby Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUTTERFIELD.

Compare Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. specializes in Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in ROCHESTER, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. wrote 149 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. located?
JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. is located at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55905. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
What is JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982681136, issued on 12/29/2005.
Does JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D.'s prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 520 Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 798 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Symbicort. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 149 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH BUTTERFIELD, M.D.'s NPI is 1982681136 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.
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.

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

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