2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1942249479 M.D.
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RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D.

Neurology Physician in CONCORD, Massachusetts. 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
835
Medicare Part D claims · 153 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CONCORD, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 835 claims across 153 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. filed 835 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in CONCORD, Massachusetts, prescribing 88% generic.

835
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. 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).

RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/06/2006

NPI 1942249479

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

835 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Neurology Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in CONCORD, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1942249479. 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.

RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR, CONCORD, MA, 01742, with a listed phone of (978) 369-7812. NPI 1942249479 was issued on 06/06/2006. 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 835 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 153 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $569K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR
CONCORD, MA 01742

Provider Details

NPI 1942249479
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/06/2006

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D.. To verify RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 835 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.

835
Total Claims
$569K
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,620
Total Day Supply
48,095
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$450K
Generic Drug Cost
$118K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 57, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Memantine Hcl
103
Gabapentin
93
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
69
Donepezil Hcl
54
Levetiracetam
39
Copaxone
Glatiramer Acetate
35
Carbamazepine
26
Phenobarbital
26
Lamotrigine
24
Topiramate
24

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D.'s 835 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D.'s specialty?
RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in CONCORD, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. wrote 835 Medicare Part D claims totaling $569K in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
Where is RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. located?
RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. is located at 131 OLD ROAD TO 9 ACRE COR, CONCORD, MA, 01742. Phone: (978) 369-7812.
What is RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D.'s NPI number?
RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942249479, issued on 06/06/2006.
Does RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $450K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Memantine Hcl, Gabapentin, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. accept Medicare?
RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 835 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D.'s credentials?
RUSSELL BUTLER, M.D.'s NPI is 1942249479 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.

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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