Walter Blake Butler, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Cookeville, TN

Walter Blake Butler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Cookeville, Tennessee. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Lifelinc Anesthesia Ii, Pllc and his current practice location is 100 W 4th St, Suite 310, Cookeville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (931) 528-7877.

Walter Blake Butler is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 39755) 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 1326025354.

Contact Information

Walter Blake Butler, MD
100 W 4th St, Suite 310,
Cookeville, TN 38501-2448
(931) 528-7877
(931) 526-3261

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter Blake Butler
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience27 Years
Location100 W 4th St, Cookeville, Tennessee
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:
  • Walter Blake Butler attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326025354
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/13/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961430673
  • Enrollment ID: I20050802001288

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter Blake Butler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326025354NPI-NPPES
64125958MedicaidKY
P00362930OtherTNMEDICARE RAILROAD
3332331MedicaidTN
4106662OtherTNBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 39755 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cookeville Regional Medical CenterCookeville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lifelinc Anesthesia Ii, Pllc2668658493115

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. Walter Blake Butler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUpper Cumberland Anesthesia Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710919980
PECOS PAC ID: 7012800899
Enrollment ID: O20041217000668
Entity NameLifelinc Anesthesia Ii, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821397233
PECOS PAC ID: 2668658493
Enrollment ID: O20110512000311

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. Walter Blake 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
Walter Blake Butler, MD
100 W 4th St, Suite 310,
Cookeville, TN 38501-2448

Ph: (931) 528-7877
Walter Blake Butler, MD
100 W 4th St, Suite 310,
Cookeville, TN 38501-2448

Ph: (931) 528-7877

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Cookeville, TN

Dr. Robert H Landry, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 100 W 4th St, Suite 310, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-528-7877    Fax: 931-526-3261
Dr. Danny J Strange, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1 Medical Center Blvd, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-783-2334    Fax: 931-783-2253
Dr. Stephen J Sisko, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 W 4th St, Suite 310, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-528-7877    Fax: 931-526-3261
Christan Caramia, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Center Blvd, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-528-7877    
Wolfgang Steudel, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 541 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 617-785-5448    Fax: 877-629-8029
Mr. David E Burstedt, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 105 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-372-7716    Fax: 931-372-0087

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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