Dr. Robert Cone, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Cone
Dr. Robert Cone is a radiation oncology specialist in Shavano Park, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cone performed 6,516 Medicare services across 2,766 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cone received a total of $316 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 5 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. Cone 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) | 2,600 | $0 | $1 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) | 566 | $0 | $0 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 417 | $37 | $111 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 298 | $23 | $101 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 279 | $28 | $118 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 271 | $24 | $100 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | 253 | $1 | $4 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 227 | $32 | $137 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 183 | $25 | $107 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 173 | $32 | $135 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 118 | $26 | $108 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 98 | $35 | $149 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 91 | $26 | $117 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 90 | $28 | $119 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | 85 | $38 | $155 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views | 76 | $53 | $205 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 76 | $149 | $633 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 68 | $25 | $116 |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | 59 | $23 | $95 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | 58 | $83 | $340 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 53 | $156 | $624 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 48 | $27 | $104 |
| Joint injection, major joint | 44 | $46 | $218 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views | 43 | $26 | $120 |
| X-ray for bone length assessment | 36 | $29 | $132 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views | 34 | $22 | $94 |
| X-ray of pelvis, minimum of 3 views | 28 | $29 | $123 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 27 | $24 | $92 |
| X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views | 22 | $44 | $181 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 22 | $21 | $100 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | 21 | $18 | $95 |
| Ct scan of arm without contrast | 15 | $113 | $452 |
| X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views | 14 | $24 | $94 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | 12 | $29 | $156 |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | 11 | $91 | $403 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
4.0 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 2024 |
| 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. Cone is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Cone experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)?
Does Dr. Cone receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
How do Dr. Cone's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Shavano Park?
What does Data Coverage mean?
Is this data up to date?
Explore related providers
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology