Summary

Dr. Nicholas Butowski treats brain tumors in children, brain cancer, and primary brain cancer, and performs hospice care, life-prolonging treatment, and palliative care. He practices oncology and neurology and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Butowski is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. He completed his residency at UCSF Medical Center and earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Butowski 4.35 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 27 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Brain Tumor Center

400 Parnassus Ave # 8San Francisco, CA 94143

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish
San Francisco , CASan Clemente , CAOakland , CAAtlanta , GA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Nicholas A. Butowski

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Arise Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Nicholas A. Butowski has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Nicholas A. Butowski has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Epidemiology
  • Epilepsy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurologist
  • Oncologist
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Nicholas A. Butowski holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 1999.

NPI Number

Nicholas A. Butowski's NPI number is 1184681009.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Nicholas Butowski speak?
Nicholas Butowski speaks English.
Does Nicholas Butowski accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Nicholas Butowski has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Nicholas Butowski accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Nicholas Butowski accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Nicholas Butowski affiliated with?
Nicholas Butowski is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Butowski?
You can find contact information for Nicholas Butowski here on Vitals.

Data Sources

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  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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