Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Bruton, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
311 CAMDEN ST, San Antonio, TX 78215
2108920228
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1558389981 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bruton from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bruton

Dr. Robert Bruton is a radiation oncology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bruton performed 8,060 Medicare services across 2,456 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bruton is 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 10% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,060
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for radiation oncology
2,456
Unique beneficiaries
$15
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~424 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 5,623 $0 $2
Chest X-ray, 1 view 458 $7 $36
Bone density scan (DEXA) 395 $37 $325
Chest X-ray, 2 views 208 $25 $140
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 188 $30 $171
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 115 $128 $1,254
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 80 $36 $213
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 79 $28 $93
CT scan of chest, without contrast 71 $94 $708
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 61 $130 $513
Blood creatinine level 53 $5 $15
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 51 $171 $524
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 50 $139 $500
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 44 $71 $288
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 38 $66 $364
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium 33 $62 $500
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 29 $31 $95
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 29 $6 $38
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 28 $74 $252
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 26 $53 $197
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 25 $64 $280
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 24 $51 $230
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 23 $241 $746
Knee X-ray, 3 views 21 $6 $38
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 19 $63 $347
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 19 $277 $943
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta 19 $104 $250
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 19 $25 $138
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 17 $66 $347
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 17 $109 $1,252
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 17 $6 $35
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 16 $6 $38
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 16 $6 $33
Ct scan of chest with contrast 15 $116 $757
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 15 $37 $199
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 15 $86 $300
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 14 $6 $35
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 14 $90 $300
Ct scan of face without contrast 13 $28 $170
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 13 $22 $90
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 13 $31 $97
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 13 $21 $130
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 12 $6 $33
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 12 $7 $35
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.
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
245
Per 100K population
12.0
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
1.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Bruton is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), 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. Bruton experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bruton performed 5,623 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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.
How do Dr. Bruton's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Bruton's average Medicare payment per service is $15. 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 High for Dr. Bruton) 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 →
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 ↗, 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 →