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Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

625 S Fair Oaks Avenue #200
Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 793-7790

Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD is a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders).

Office Locations

625 S Fair Oaks Avenue #200
Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 793-7790

(626) 793-9018

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

skin surgery

In 2024, Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD had a list price for skin surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

removal of skin lesion

By Affordability:

biopsy

diagnostic procedures

ear biopsy

ear procedures

injections

intralesional injection

minor procedures

minor surgery

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin lesion destruction

skin procedures

skin tag removal

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for biopsy, diagnostic procedures, ear biopsy, ear procedures, injections, intralesional injection, minor procedures, minor surgery, removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery), skin procedures, and skin tag removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
diagnostic procedures	168
doctor visit	1357
incision and drainage	15
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	810
skin procedures	810
skin surgery	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	194
doctor visit	1350
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	782
skin procedures	782

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	713
Black	14
Hispanic	49
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	157
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	30
diagnostic procedures	221
doctor visit	1461
incision and drainage	30
minor procedures	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	818
skin procedures	818
skin surgery	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	703
Black	20
Hispanic	51
Asian	43
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	175
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	36
diagnostic procedures	212
doctor visit	1391
incision and drainage	36
minor procedures	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	886
skin procedures	886
skin surgery	36

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	688
Female	1042

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1464
Black	32
Hispanic	100
Asian	90
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	740
From 75 to 84	582
85 and over	358
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	28
diagnostic procedures	233
doctor visit	1588
incision and drainage	28
injections	14
minor procedures	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	994
skin procedures	994
skin surgery	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	833
Black	12
Hispanic	45
Asian	45
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	213
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	31
diagnostic procedures	184
doctor visit	1462
incision and drainage	31
injections	15
minor procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	900
skin procedures	900
skin surgery	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	567

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	803
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	182
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	40
diagnostic procedures	249
doctor visit	1817
incision and drainage	40
injections	93
minor procedures	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	986
skin procedures	986
skin surgery	40

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	384
Female	595

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	810
Black	17
Hispanic	53
Asian	62
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	433
From 75 to 84	339
85 and over	182
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	33
doctor visit	1882
incision and drainage	33
injections	80
minor procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	969
skin procedures	969
skin surgery	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	399
Female	639

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	841
Black	25
Hispanic	60
Asian	63
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	178
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	32
doctor visit	1545
incision and drainage	32
injections	60
minor procedures	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	807
skin procedures	807
skin surgery	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	527

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	19
Hispanic	48
Asian	38
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	385
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	152
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	29
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1584
ear procedures	12
incision and drainage	29
injections	44
minor procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	887
skin procedures	887
skin surgery	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	351
Female	565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	745
Black	20
Hispanic	58
Asian	41
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	156
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	31
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1709
ear procedures	11
incision and drainage	31
injections	29
minor procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	907
skin procedures	907
skin surgery	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	51
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	407
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	163
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	37
doctor visit	1642
incision and drainage	37
injections	35
minor procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	930
skin procedures	930
skin surgery	37

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	395
Female	573

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	779
Black	21
Hispanic	52
Asian	61
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	395
From 75 to 84	384
85 and over	169
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA during 2024 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	32
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1556
ear procedures	11
incision and drainage	32
injections	33
minor procedures	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	911
skin procedures	911
skin surgery	32

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	756
Black	16
Hispanic	50
Asian	69
Other	61
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	387
85 and over	151
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD in 2024

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

abscess drainage	31
diagnostic procedures	149
doctor visit	1564
ear procedures	11
incision and drainage	31
injections	44
minor procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	891
skin procedures	891
skin surgery	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	552

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	49
Non-Hispanic White	765
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	50
Other	35

**Age**
75 to 84	334
85 and over	172
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	389

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	13
Dementia	7

Education & Training

She has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pasadena, CA.

3.4

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Heather Lee Butler, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$5,657 JUBLIA $2,474	LUZU $2,261	JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE $435	ZYCLARA $98	SILIQ $54	Other $337
Pfizer Inc.	$5,264 EUCRISA $4,784	CIBINQO $139	PAXLOVID $80	LITFULO $75	$187
Ranbaxy Inc.	$4,508 $4,508
Promius Pharma LLC	$4,469 Sernivo Spray 120ml $1,300	Cloderm Cream $59	Sernivo Spray $23	Zenatane $4	$3,082
Aqua Pharmaceuticals	$2,917 DERMATOLOGICAL PRODUCTS $1,830	CORDRAN CREAM $474	Cordran $177	Fluoroplex $134	XOLEGEL $90	Other $213
Other	$21,907 AXXENT SURFACE CONTROLLER $1,776	DUPIXENT $1,678	COSENTYX $1,273	Humira $1,122	Skyrizi $894	Other $15,164

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$27,427
Consulting Fee	$9,555
Honoraria	$3,300
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$2,334
Travel and Lodging	$843
Other	$1,265

Biography

Dr. Heather Butler's area of specialization is dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Patients gave Dr. Butler an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5).