Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ray Butler, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
815 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8173210404
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1982724720 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Butler

Dr. Ray Butler is a radiation oncology specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Butler performed 3,299 Medicare services across 2,675 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Butler received a total of $142 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Butler is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 31% volume in TX $142 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,299
Medicare services
Top 31% in TX for radiation oncology
2,675
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~174 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Chest X-ray, 1 view 1,256 $7 $36
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 267 $31 $168
Chest X-ray, 2 views 195 $8 $43
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 190 $65 $345
CT scan of chest, without contrast 172 $40 $203
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 147 $7 $36
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 93 $27 $146
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 88 $69 $361
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 66 $8 $44
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 64 $66 $360
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 59 $6 $36
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 55 $37 $213
Ct scan of leg without contrast 39 $37 $199
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 37 $21 $117
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 34 $8 $44
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 31 $21 $111
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 30 $7 $38
Joint injection, major joint 28 $36 $197
Knee X-ray, 3 views 28 $7 $38
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 27 $6 $33
Ct scan of chest with contrast 25 $43 $247
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest 24 $12 $64
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 24 $76 $398
Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract 23 $31 $138
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 23 $21 $111
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 20 $9 $44
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 20 $7 $35
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 18 $30 $160
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 17 $63 $346
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 17 $7 $35
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 16 $66 $346
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 16 $9 $46
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 15 $7 $38
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus 15 $23 $92
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 15 $20 $106
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 14 $6 $33
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 14 $6 $35
X-ray of foot, 2 views 14 $6 $31
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 13 $7 $35
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 13 $29 $140
Screening mammography 13 $36 $146
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 12 $37 $199
Single contrast x-ray of small intestine 12 $31 $93
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2020 ↗
$142
Total received (2020-2020)
Bottom 42% in TX for radiation oncology
2
Companies
2
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$142 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2020
$142

Payments by company (2020)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$123
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$19
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Savi SCOUT · Spin
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $4 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
243
Per 100K population
11.4
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2020
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Butler is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Butler experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Butler performed 1,256 chest x-ray, 1 view services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Butler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Butler received a total of $142 from 2 companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Butler's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Fort Worth?
Dr. Butler's average Medicare payment per service is $21. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Butler) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →