RHETT BUTLER MD – NPI #1720608920
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

RHETT BUTLER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720608920 to RHETT BUTLER on April 17, 2020. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 08, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RHETT BUTLER below.

NPI Profile for
RHETT BUTLER

NPI Number
1720608920
Enumeration Date

(more than 6 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RHETT BUTLER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1520 SAN PABLO ST STE 2000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033-5322
Phone: (323) 442-5860 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 31309
LOS ANGELES, CA 90031-0309
Phone: (323) 442-5860 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 08, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
CA A201928
207XS0117X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
CA A201928

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2020
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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