James N Butera, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Providence, RI

James N Butera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He went to University Of Massachusetts Medical School and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Rhode Island Hospital and his current practice location is 593 Eddy St, Apc 138, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 444-5391.

James N Butera is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD10310) 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 1790797538.

Contact Information

James N Butera, MD
593 Eddy St, Apc 138,
Providence, RI 02903-4923
(401) 444-5391
(401) 444-8918



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames N Butera
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience30 Years
Location593 Eddy St, Providence, Rhode Island
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:
  • James N Butera attended and graduated from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790797538
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830173277
  • Enrollment ID: I20040615000351

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James N Butera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790797538NPI-NPPES
9021218MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MD10310 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital
Newport HospitalNewport, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rhode Island Hospital8921900044303

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Entity NameBrown Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689626764
PECOS PAC ID: 0446159776
Enrollment ID: O20040219000354

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Entity NameRhode Island Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396849782
PECOS PAC ID: 8921900044
Enrollment ID: O20050211000311

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James N Butera, MD
Po Box 3768,
Boston, MA 02241-3768

Ph: (401) 444-7371
James N Butera, MD
593 Eddy St, Apc 138,
Providence, RI 02903-4923

Ph: (401) 444-5391

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