Winfield Scott Butsch, MD MSC
Obesity 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.
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).
Older · 300dNPPES updated 2025-07-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better53.4%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$22.8k received from industry
43 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
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.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
Board certified · Jul 27, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
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)
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-2517
Mailing Address
9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001
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