Dr John R Butler, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Athens, GA

Dr John R Butler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Athens, Georgia. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Georgia Emergency Medicine Specialists, Pc and his current practice location is 1199 Prince Ave, Athens, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 532-6151.

Dr John R Butler is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 52152) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1033191804.

Contact Information

Dr John R Butler, MD
1199 Prince Ave,
Athens, GA 30606-2797
(800) 532-6151
(706) 354-5769

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John R Butler
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience32 Years
Location1199 Prince Ave, Athens, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John R Butler attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033191804
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638366586
  • Enrollment ID: I20101206000214

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John R Butler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033191804NPI-NPPES
P00000981OtherGARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 52152 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical CenterAthens, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Georgia Emergency Medicine Specialists, Pc115331715113

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr John R Butler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeorgia Emergency Medicine Specialists, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316064629
PECOS PAC ID: 1153317151
Enrollment ID: O20040423001126

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr John R Butler is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John R Butler, MD
Po Box 5719,
Athens, GA 30604-5719

Ph: (706) 310-0381
Dr John R Butler, MD
1199 Prince Ave,
Athens, GA 30606-2797

Ph: (800) 532-6151

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