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Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Morehouse School of Medicine

Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair, epigastric hernia, and more.

1245 Highland Avenue
Abington, PA 19001

(215) 481-4288

Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD is a general surgeon in Abington, PA specializing in general surgery, trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). She graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health and Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Abington Hospital

1245 Highland Avenue
Abington, PA 19001

(215) 481-4288

(215) 481-6490

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Some issues Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD in 2023

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

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By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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. Karyn L. Butler, MD treated as a general surgeon in Abington, PA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	23
inpatient care	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD treated as a general surgeon in Abington, PA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	11
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	51
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD treated as a general surgeon in Abington, PA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	96
inpatient care	96

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	20
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	49
Dementia	25
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD treated as a general surgeon in Abington, PA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	37
Dementia	27
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD treated as a general surgeon in Abington, PA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	47
inpatient care	47

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	29

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	34
Dementia	37
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	52
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD treated as a general surgeon in Abington, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
hospital care	298
inpatient care	298

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	41
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	34
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD treated as a general surgeon in Abington, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	257
inpatient care	257

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	47
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	36
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD treated as a general surgeon in Abington, PA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	301
inpatient care	301

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	46
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	45
Dementia	36
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD treated as a general surgeon in Abington, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	252
inpatient care	252

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	42
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	28
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD treated as a general surgeon in Abington, PA were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

catheterization	13
hospital care	149
inpatient care	149

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	74
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	21
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	36
Cancer	14
Dementia	24

Education & Training

Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine. She completed residency at Howard University Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery, General and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine

Residency: Howard University Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery, General

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Abington Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, CIGNA Commercial, MultiPlan, AARP, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Karyn L. Butler, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

CIGNA Commercial

MultiPlan

AARP

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Humana

Cigna

Workers' Compensation

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

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Biography

Dr. Karyn Butler works as a general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine). Clinical interests for Dr. Butler include lipoma, femoral hernia, and epigastric hernia. Dr. Butler is professionally affiliated with Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health. She graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Butler most likely takes Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Jefferson Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Abington, PA.