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General Surgery

Kristen M. Butler, MD

Works at hospitals in Austell, GA · Griffin, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Kristen M. Butler, MD is a general surgeon at 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203. Phone: (704) 355-7328. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristen M. Butler had 27 Original Medicare patients and 48 services. NPI 1720307416. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203 · Directions (6 more locations)
  • Phone: (704) 355‑7328
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Spalding Medical Center
  • Group practice: Wellstar Medical Group LLC (+2 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine · graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristen M. Butler, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kristen M. Butler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen M. 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 Kristen M. Butler see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 27 Original Medicare patients and 48 services for Kristen M. Butler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristen M. Butler's NPI number?
1720307416. 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 Kristen M. 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 patients27
Services billed to Medicare48
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)25 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%
  • Diabetes59%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Ischemic heart disease44%
  • Chronic kidney disease44%

Hospitals where Kristen M. Butler works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen M. 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.

  • Wellstar Cobb Medical CenterAustell, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110143
  • Wellstar Spalding Medical CenterGriffin, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110031

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristen M. Butler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristen M. Butler as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wellstar Medical Group LLC3,093 clinicians in the group
  • Carolinas Medical Center1,067 clinicians in the group
  • Floyd Physicians LLC62 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Charlotte

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Wellstar Medical Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720307416
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians