Nicholas Ryan Butler, MD

Family Medicine

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

(319) 467-2000Coralville, IA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 91 Family Medicine providers in IASee all Family Medicine in Coralville17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

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

Fax: (319) 467-2814
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

0.96%

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 = better

88.4%

Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Iowa

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

Medicare Patients

204

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

Alzheimer's / Dementia
30%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$117 received from industry

4 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 Nicholas Ryan Butler'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 · 2009

    University of Illinois College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 28, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

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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