Physician profile
John G Buttram
NPI 1801019781
$45,901.29
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
4 companies · $5,169 in 2025
The $5,169 reported for 2025 was more than what 81% of Neurological Surgery providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $604).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2019: $1,169 · 2020: $96.16 · 2021: $21K · 2022: $17K · 2023: $1,669 · 2025: $5,169.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Royalty Or License: $5,169 · Entertainment: $1,098 · Food and Beverage: $571.
View as a table
| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Royalty Or License | $5,168.57 |
| Entertainment | $1,097.91 |
| Food and Beverage | $571.44 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulrich Medical USA, INC. | $45,597.51 | 2019-2025 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | $191.78 | 2020-2021 | |
| Arbor Pharmaceuticals, INC. | $100.00 | 2022 | |
| Medtronic USA, INC. | $12.00 | 2020 |
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- "I saw John Buttram listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.