2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1538214721 MD
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ROBERT BUTLER, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in ASHEBORO, North 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 489 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Industry payments
$33.31
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT BUTLER, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ASHEBORO, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 489 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $33.31 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBERT BUTLER, MD filed 1,562 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ASHEBORO, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT BUTLER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ROBERT BUTLER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/25/2007

NPI 1538214721

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,562 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gastroenterology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology 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).

ROBERT BUTLER, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in ASHEBORO, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1538214721. 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.

ROBERT BUTLER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 700 SUNSET AVE, ASHEBORO, NC, 27203, with a listed phone of (336) 625-0305. NPI 1538214721 was issued on 01/25/2007. 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 1,562 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 489 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $308K in drug spend. 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

700 SUNSET AVE
ASHEBORO, NC 27203

Provider Details

NPI 1538214721
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/25/2007

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 ROBERT BUTLER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$33

Largest payer

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,562
Total Claims
$308K
Total Drug Cost
489
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,818
Total Day Supply
77,675
Generic Drug Cost
$75K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 108, 65-74: 234, 75-84: 128, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
402
Dicyclomine Hcl
201
Famotidine
126
Omeprazole
99
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
66
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine
63
Linzess
Linaclotide
63
Esomeprazole Magnesium
48
Mesalamine
48
Sucralfate
23

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How ROBERT BUTLER, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT BUTLER, MD's 1,562 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT BUTLER, MD's specialty?
ROBERT BUTLER, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in ASHEBORO, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT BUTLER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT BUTLER, MD wrote 1,562 Medicare Part D claims totaling $308K in drug costs for 489 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT BUTLER, MD located?
ROBERT BUTLER, MD is located at 700 SUNSET AVE, ASHEBORO, NC, 27203. Phone: (336) 625-0305.
What is ROBERT BUTLER, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT BUTLER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538214721, issued on 01/25/2007.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT BUTLER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT BUTLER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Dicyclomine Hcl, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT BUTLER, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT BUTLER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,562 Part D claims and 489 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT BUTLER, MD's credentials?
ROBERT BUTLER, MD's NPI is 1538214721 with credentials MD. 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.

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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