Quick answers
- Does Martin J. Butler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Martin J. Butler accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Martin J. Butler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 396 Original Medicare patients and 1,231 services for Martin J. Butler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Martin J. Butler's NPI number?
- 1437188737. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Martin J. Butler, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 396 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,231 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)348 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)196 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)169 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)124 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)71 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Diabetes43%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where Martin J. Butler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Martin J. Butler at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340141
- Pender Memorial HospitalBurgaw, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341307
Practice locations
Addresses where Martin J. Butler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1725 New Hanover Med Park DrWilmington, NC 28403 (910) 343‑7000
- 2131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 662‑9300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Martin J. Butler as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC599 clinicians in the group
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC203 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437188737 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians