Quick answers
- Does Christopher F. Buthorn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher F. Buthorn 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 Christopher F. Buthorn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 322 Original Medicare patients and 2,069 services for Christopher F. Buthorn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher F. Buthorn's NPI number?
- 1538460506. 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 Christopher F. Buthorn, 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 | 322 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,069 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)865 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)375 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)203 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)180 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)111 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety24%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher F. Buthorn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5401 Netherby Ln, Suite 1202North Charleston, SC 29420 (843) 872‑3015
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher F. Buthorn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Charleston Dermatology PC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
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Other physician assistants in North Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Charleston Dermatology PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538460506 |
| 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
- 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