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JAMES BUTTITTA MD
NPI 1376572214
Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since July 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1818 S UNION AVE STE 1A, TACOMA, WA 98405(206) 212-0977(206) 420-1458 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About James Buttitta Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES BUTTITTA MD (NPI 1376572214) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00033961) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Tacoma, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376572214
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES BUTTITTACredential: MD
Location Address1818 S UNION AVE STE 1ATacoma, WA 98405-1953
Mailing AddressPo Box 13310Burton, WA 98013-0310 · (206) 212-0977 · Fax (206) 420-1458
Phone(206) 212-0977
Fax(206) 420-1458
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 2018
✔ NPI 1376572214 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00033961
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1818 S UNION AVE STE 1A, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11818 S Union Ave Ste 1ATacoma, WA 98405-1953 · Phone (206) 212-0977 · Fax (206) 420-1458

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Buttitta Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5890776421
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040528000177
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Buttitta reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

State Of Washington Washington Soldiers Home
17 mi
Skilled Nursing Facility
1301 ORTING/KAPOWSIN HWY
Orting, WA 98360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972594810 (360) 893-4500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
56 services17 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
16 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 14

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier65 claims1,929 services$4.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; gravity fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4036
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier14 claims434 services$4.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, standard, any material, any type, each B4087
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier25 claims25 services$22.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4150
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier36 claims15,588 services$0.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
2 suppliers21 claims12,888 services$0.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, hydrolyzed proteins (amino acids and peptide chain), includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4153
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims4,704 services$0.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HIGHLINE INTERNAL MEDICINE PS
Internal Medicine
1818 S UNION AVE STE 1A
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (206) 212-0977
ENVISION HOME HEALTH OF WASHINGTON LLC
Home Health
1818 S UNION AVE STE 1A
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (844) 500-0720

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Buttitta's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Buttitta is 1376572214. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2006.

Where is James Buttitta located?

James Buttitta practices at 1818 S Union Ave Ste 1A, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (206) 212-0977.

What is James Buttitta's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is James Buttitta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Buttitta is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Buttitta's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Buttitta reassigns Medicare benefits to State Of Washington Washington Soldiers Home (Orting, WA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Buttitta's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Buttitta was last updated on November 30, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.