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JOSEPH AARON BUTASH M.D.
NPI 1942594817
Emergency Medicine in Bethlehem, PA

Active since June 07, 2011PECOS Enrolled
95.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015(484) 822-0019 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 6, 2025, Mar 25, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Joseph Aaron Butash M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH AARON BUTASH M.D. (NPI 1942594817) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD473110) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942594817
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH AARON BUTASHCredential: M.D.
Location Address801 OSTRUM STBethlehem, PA 18015-1000
Mailing Address801 Ostrum StBethlehem, PA 18015-1000
Phone(484) 822-0019
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1942594817 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD473110✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA11137200
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
801 OSTRUM ST, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health, Taro Health.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Joseph Aaron Butash M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Butash reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St. Luke's Physician Group, Inc.
Same address
Trauma Surgery
801 OSTRUM ST
Bethlehem, PA 18015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Lukes Physician Group Inc
  • 2,851 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083789150 (484) 526-2200
St. Luke's Warren Physician Group, PC
13 mi
Gynecologic Oncology
123A ROSEBERRY ST
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Lukes Warren Physician Group PC
  • 153 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174864490 (484) 526-7555
Gslpg, Inc
37 mi
Specialist
100 PARAMOUNT BLVD
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 953 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366006702 (272) 639-1000
Buffalo Emergency Associates LLP
236 mi
Emergency Medicine
6653 MAIN ST
Williamsville, NY 14221
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 195 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508816521 (719) 204-4500

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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
90 services79 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
52 services44 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18015 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

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.

95.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. MELANIE KAY TUROCK D.O.
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 954-4903
KELLY HAY
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (973) 769-1524
DR. RACHEL O'CONNELL M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 393-8958
KRISTEN N SCHOLZ CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-2200
HARRISON COURIE MD
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-4903
EMILY BUHEDO ERNST MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-3890
DR. AMY LYNN MORRISSEY DNP, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 954-5810
BRANDON MERKERT
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-4000

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 Joseph Butash's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Butash is 1942594817. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2011.

Where is Joseph Butash located?

Joseph Butash practices at 801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 18015. The listed phone number is (484) 822-0019.

What is Joseph Butash's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joseph Butash enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Butash is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Butash's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Butash reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: St. Luke's Physician Group, Inc. (Bethlehem, PA), St. Luke's Warren Physician Group, PC (Phillipsburg, NJ), Gslpg, Inc (Orwigsburg, PA) and Buffalo Emergency Associates LLP (Williamsville, NY). Each 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 Joseph Butash's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Butash accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health and Taro Health list Joseph Butash 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Butash was last updated on June 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.