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DR. LEE O BUTTERFIELD M.D.
NPI 1568401099
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Beaufort, SC

Active since June 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HEART SPECIALIST, 300 MIDTOWN DR, BEAUFORT, SC 29906(843) 770-0404(844) 295-9872 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Lee O Butterfield M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LEE O BUTTERFIELD M.D. (NPI 1568401099) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Beaufort, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (20046) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568401099
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEE O BUTTERFIELDCredential: M.D.
Location AddressBEAUFORT MEMORIAL HEART SPECIALIST, 300 MIDTOWN DRBeaufort, SC 29906
Mailing Address955 Ribaut Rd, Bmac CredentialingBeaufort, SC 29902-5441 · (843) 522-5674 · Fax (843) 522-5678
Phone(843) 770-0404
Fax(844) 295-9872
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 2019
✔ NPI 1568401099 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 20046
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyTaxonomy 207RI0011X · License 20046 (SC)
BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HEART SPECIALIST, Beaufort, SC 29906
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherSC07813257SC · Medicare
Medicaid200464SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, First Choice Next and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lee O Butterfield M.d. 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 ID6406839919
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040727001433
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
763 services459 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
295 services287 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
71 services67 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
49 services29 patients
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78452
Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.
46 services46 patients
Ultrasound of heart 93307
An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. This test allows your doctor to monitor how your heart and its valves are functioning. It's a safe, painless process that can help diagnose heart conditions.
29 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hampton Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Varnville, SC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420072
Location595 West Carolina AvenueVarnville, SC 29944 · Hampton County
Emergency services

Allendale County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Fairfax, SC
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number421300
Location1787 Allendale Fairfax RdFairfax, SC 29827 · Allendale County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29906 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
94%1,087 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%573 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%1,020 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
68%1,020 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
29%1,020 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
43%1,020 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Lee Butterfield's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lee Butterfield is 1568401099. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2006.

Where is Lee Butterfield located?

Lee Butterfield practices at Beaufort Memorial Heart Specialist 300 Midtown Dr, Beaufort, SC 29906. The listed phone number is (843) 770-0404.

What is Lee Butterfield's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Lee Butterfield enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lee Butterfield 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.

What insurance does Lee Butterfield accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Lee Butterfield as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Lee Butterfield affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lee Butterfield is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, Hampton Regional Medical Center and Allendale County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lee Butterfield was last updated on June 27, 2019. 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.