Dr. Merlin G. Butler
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 43 years
- Graduated from: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1978
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1881652121
Dr. Merlin G. Butler M.D., PH.D.
Pediatrician
He is located at Department Of Psychiatry Kansas U Med Center 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mailstop 4015 in Kansas City, KS 66160. Can help patients with the following: Childhood Obesity, Enuresis, Headache, Sore Throat, Tourette Syndrome, Turner Syndrome. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881652121. Appointment can be made via the phone number (913) 588-1873. He is affiliated with 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Merlin G. Butler, being an pediatrician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Merlin G. Butler.
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergic Reaction
- Anemia
- Anencephaly
- Asthma
- Autism
- Bee and Wasp Stings
- Birth Defects
- Bronchitis
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
- Childhood Obesity
- Chronic Cough
- Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
- Colic
- Common Cold
- Croup
- Developmental Delays
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Eczema
- Edwards Syndrome
- Enuresis
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Fever
- Food Poisoning
- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
- General Care
- Hay Fever
- Head Lice
- Headache
- Hives
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Jaundice
- Kawasaki Disease
- Learning Disability
- Migraine
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Noonan Syndrome
- Parenting
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Pinworm Infection
- Prescription Refill
- Reye Syndrome
- Rickets
- Sinusitis
- Skin Rash
- Sore Throat
- Speech Disorders
- Stuttering
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Tourette Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome
- Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Williams Syndrome
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Merlin G. Butler as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.
Network data as of Jul 21, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCare EPO Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Gold Plus | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Silver Plus | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Simple Bronze HDHP | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Simple Silver HDHP | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Standardized Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Standardized Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Standardized Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue KC Catastrophic BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Choice Bronze 2 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Choice Silver 1 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Bronze BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Gold BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Silver BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Merlin G. Butler is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Merlin G. Butler is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine .
Bills through: Kansas University Physicians Inc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Pfizer | $1941 |
| Insys Therapeutics | $1780 |
| Allergan | $400 |
Other
| Consulting | $2765 |
| Travel and Lodging | $956 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $400 |
| Food and Beverage | $367 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1978
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Merlin G. Butler accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.?
Yes, Dr. Merlin G. Butler is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Merlin G. Butler affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Merlin G. Butler is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL.
Where can you meet with Dr. Merlin G. Butler?
Dr. Merlin G. Butler's office is located at Department Of Psychiatry Kansas U Med Center 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mailstop 4015 in Kansas City, KS 66160.
What conditions does Dr. Merlin G. Butler treat?
Dr. Merlin G. Butler provides treatment for Childhood Obesity, Enuresis, Headache, Sore Throat, Tourette Syndrome, Turner Syndrome. For the full list see this list.