Nicholas Ryan Butler, MD
Nicholas Ryan Butler is a Family Medicine specialist based in Coralville, IA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Nicholas Ryan Butler, MD has been part of the Coralville medical community since 2009 in group practice. A University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) graduate since 2009, he brings 17+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1363dNPPES updated 2022-08-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
920 E 2nd Ave Ste 201b, Coralville, IA 52241-2225
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 = better0.96%
Iowa avg: 2.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
0.96% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.4%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
204
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
197
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,025
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $245k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$117 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Nicholas Ryan Butler's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 28, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
200 Hawkins Dr Department of Family Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Nicholas Ryan Butler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicholas Ryan Butler for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Coralville 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 Nicholas Ryan Butler
Dr. Butler is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Coralville, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 467-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nicholas Ryan Butler
Practice Location
920 E 2nd Ave Ste 201b, Coralville, IA 52241-2225
Mailing Address
200 Hawkins Dr Department of Family Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
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