G Thomas Budd, MD

Medical Oncology Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

(800) 223-2273Cleveland, OH
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

G Thomas Budd, MD has practiced internal medicine for 49+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 1977 and has 49+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include cancer, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Uses generic medications more than 22% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 80 Internal Medicine providers in OHSee all Internal Medicine in Cleveland49+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6673dNPPES updated 2008-01-28 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.43%

Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)

3.43% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

80.7%

Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

144

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

103

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

467

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.60M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Cancer
Higher than avg (+54%)75%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)23%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$230 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to G Thomas Budd's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1977

    University of Kansas School of Medicine

  2. 49 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineMedical Oncology in ClevelandAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.

Taxonomy: 207RX0202X

Education & Training

University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 1977)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

6000 W Creek Rd Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131-2139

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Oncology Care With G Thomas Budd

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with G Thomas Budd for follow-up consultations, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Cleveland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about G Thomas Budd

Dr. Budd is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cleveland, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 223-2273.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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