Dr James Butler, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Slidell, LA

Dr James Butler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine" physician in Slidell, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Slidell Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 1150 Robert Blvd, Suite 240, Slidell, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 646-3662.

Dr James Butler is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 014621) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1609960541.

Contact Information

Dr James Butler, MD
1150 Robert Blvd, Suite 240,
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 646-3662
(985) 646-3691



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Butler
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience45 Years
Location1150 Robert Blvd, Slidell, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Butler attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609960541
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/22/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406743558
  • Enrollment ID: I20040303000046

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Butler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609960541NPI-NPPES
1189863MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 014621 (Louisiana)Secondary
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine 014621 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mississippi Homecare Of PicayunePicayune, MSHome health agency
Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LAHospital
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Slidell Memorial Hospital428478813437

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Entity NameSlidell Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801020433
PECOS PAC ID: 4284788134
Enrollment ID: O20090812000505

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Butler, MD
1150 Robert Blvd Ste 240,
Slidell, LA 70458-2005

Ph: (985) 646-3662
Dr James Butler, MD
1150 Robert Blvd, Suite 240,
Slidell, LA 70458

Ph: (985) 646-3662

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Slidell, LA

Dr. John Allen Davis Jr., MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 995 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: 985-520-0909    
Frederick L Keppel, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1051 Gause Blvd, Suite 230, Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: 985-280-9855    Fax: 985-280-3683
Dr. Charles W Krieger Jr., MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1051 Gause Blvd, Suite 230, Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: 985-280-3664    Fax: 985-280-3683
Alexander Habashy, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 104 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA 70461
Phone: 985-646-5550    Fax: 985-646-5560
Peter B Blessey, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2750 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, LA 70461
Phone: 985-639-3777    
Brian Thomas Kindl, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1810 Lindberg Dr Ste 1400, Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: 985-326-8614    
Dr. Simon Finger, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1150 Robert Blvd, Suite 240, Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: 985-646-3662    Fax: 985-646-3691

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