Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

Robert E. Butler

MD · Otolaryngology · University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
441 HWY 71 W
SUITE H
Bastrop, TX 78602
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 34+ Years Practicing
1.0K
Medicare Patients / yr
16
Procedures Billed
34
Years Practicing
4
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Butler

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Texas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Butler is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 78602, TX — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Butler Does

Dr. Butler served 1,018 Medicare patients across 3,283 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 48% above the average Otolaryngology in Texas (686 patients across 580 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)1,49981
Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)73957
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)314247
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (99203)150150
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)13098

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Butler billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Butler is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Ascension Seton Hays

Kyle, TX
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Austin, TX
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

St David's South Austin Medical Center

Austin, TX
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Ascension Seton Smithville

Smithville, TX
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Butler practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Butler offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 441 HWY 71 W, SUITE H, Bastrop, TX 78602
Phone: (512) 304-0338

Area Safety Grade

C

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

40 min

Average commute time in this zip · 82% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

45.9964

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors near 78602, TX

If Dr. Butler isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 78602, TX:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
James R. EskewOtolaryngology72228.1 mi
Anthony R. BittarOtolaryngology56328.1 mi
Anna V. TomkiesOtolaryngology33.3 mi
Brian D. SchwabOtolaryngology1.0K33.3 mi
Stephanie S. CordesOtolaryngology1.2K101.1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Butler takes three steps:

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Robert E. Butler: Common Questions

Does Dr. Butler accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Butler is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Butler depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 78602, TX →
Where is Dr. Butler's office?
Dr. Butler practices at 441 HWY 71 W, SUITE H, Bastrop, TX 78602. Phone: (512) 304-0338.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Butler accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (512) 304-0338 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 78602, TX to see available options.
Does Dr. Butler offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Butler as offering telehealth. Call the office at (512) 304-0338 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Butler?
Dr. Butler graduated in 1992 and has been practicing for approximately 34 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Butler treated 1,018 Medicare patients across 16 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Butler is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (512) 304-0338 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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