Winfield Scott Butsch, MD MSC

Obesity Medicine Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Winfield Scott Butsch is an Obesity Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Cleveland, OH with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(216) 444-2200Cleveland, OH
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Winfield Scott Butsch, MD MSC has practiced internal medicine for 25+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 4 Internal Medicine providers in OHSee all Internal Medicine in Cleveland25+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 300dNPPES updated 2025-07-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-2517

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

53.4%

Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-29.4 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

79

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

124

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

508

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $298k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+17%)66%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
47%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Asthma
Higher than avg (+16%)29%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$22.8k received from industry

43 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Winfield Scott Butsch's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2001

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo

  2. Board certified · Jul 27, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineObesity Medicine in ClevelandAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

Taxonomy: 207RB0002X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2001)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001

Differs from practice location

Virtual Obesity Medicine Care With Winfield Scott Butsch

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Winfield Scott Butsch for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cleveland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Winfield Scott Butsch

Dr. Butsch is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cleveland, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (216) 444-2200.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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