James A. Betler, D.O.
James A. Betler is a Radiation Oncology Radiology specialist based in Clairton, PA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James a. Betler, D.O. has been part of the Clairton medical community since 2008 in group practice. Trained at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (class of 2002), he has been practicing for over 24 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.78/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
565 Coal Valley Rd, Clairton, PA 15025-3703
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 73% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.78/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.9%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.1 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
165
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
98
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
352
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $28k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Cancer, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$558 received from industry
25 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 James a. Betler's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Oct 8, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
Taxonomy: 2085R0001X
Education & Training
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (Class of 2002)
Virtual Radiation Oncology Care With James a. Betler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James a. Betler for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Clairton 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 James a. Betler
Dr. Betler is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Clairton, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 267-6900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James a. Betler
Practice Location
565 Coal Valley Rd, Clairton, PA 15025-3703
Mailing Address
565 Coal Valley Rd, Clairton, PA 15025-3703
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