Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Norton, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Norton
Dr. Robert Norton is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Boca Raton, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Norton performed 1,966 Medicare services across 1,553 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Norton received a total of $787,817 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 477 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Norton is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 25% volume in FL
$787,817 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 113496 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,966
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
1,553
Unique beneficiaries
$285
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~109 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
279 | $101 | $956 |
| Cefazolin sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of 500 mg of cefazolin sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered into the body. |
221 | $1 | $4 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
183 | $69 | $614 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
177 | $40 | $379 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
170 | $31 | $274 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
138 | $132 | $1,291 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
105 | $232 | $2,969 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
83 | $43 | $428 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 83 | $177 | $1,745 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
78 | $145 | $1,352 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
66 | $42 | $384 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
43 | $1,616 | $20,510 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
40 | $32 | $272 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device. |
31 | $4,623 | $44,125 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
28 | $0 | $4 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
27 | $233 | $2,976 |
| Spinal fracture stabilization with imaging guidance A procedure to stabilize a broken bone in the middle spine by placing a device, using imaging guidance during the treatment. |
26 | $4,643 | $46,052 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
24 | $0 | $3 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
22 | $25 | $260 |
| Spinal fusion with partial bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to join additional segments of the spine. It involves the partial removal of spine bone and disc tissue. |
21 | $437 | $5,592 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
21 | $681 | $8,717 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
21 | $688 | $8,789 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
18 | $657 | $8,375 |
| Additional spine bone segment removal Surgical removal of an additional segment of bone from the spine during the same procedure. |
15 | $324 | $4,130 |
| Lower spine bone segment removal A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the lower spine. |
12 | $670 | $17,085 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
12 | $865 | $12,638 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
11 | $1,464 | $19,566 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
11 | $61 | $372 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
10.5% high complexity
15.2% medium
74.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$787,817
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $112,545/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
59
Companies
477
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$362,952 (46.1%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$309,360 (39.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$93,229 (11.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$22,276 (2.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$86,820
2023
$31,615
2022
$85,057
2021
$174,692
2020
$119,400
2019
$105,867
2018
$184,368
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Osseus Fusion Systems, LLC
$120,242
Baxter Healthcare
$104,007
NuVasive, Inc.
$101,527
Republic Spine
$98,333
Integrity Implants Inc. dba Accelus
$80,041
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$79,194
Integrity Implants Inc.
$70,460
Medicrea USA, Corp.
$49,171
Precision Spine, Inc.
$16,953
Republic Spine, LLC
$16,583
Amendia, Inc.
$14,766
Integrity Implants Inc
$8,055
Innovasis Inc
$4,235
4WEB, INC.
$4,000
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$3,968
MML US, Inc.
$3,920
PRECISION SPINE, INC.
$3,798
MiRus, LLC
$1,956
The Institute of Musculoskeletal Science and Education
$1,256
Globus Medical, Inc.
$1,235
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$390
Life Spine, Inc.
$324
SpineSmith Holdings, LLC
$264
K2M, Inc.
$264
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$260
Philadelphia Medical Management Company LLC
$233
Medtronic, Inc.
$228
Captiva Spine Inc
$211
DJO, LLC
$209
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$199
Zavation Medical Products, LLC
$169
TrackX Technology, Inc.
$142
4WEB, Inc.
$136
SI-BONE, Inc.
$125
Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc.
$116
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$87
ConvaTec Inc.
$87
Medacta USA, Inc.
$61
Nevro Corp.
$56
Stryker Corporation
$50
Spine Wave, Inc.
$49
Carlsmed, Inc.
$44
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$44
Boston Scientific Corporation
$40
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$36
Almatica Pharma LLC
$35
Camber Spine Technologies
$29
PARADIGM SPINE, LLC
$26
CSL Behring
$23
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$21
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$21
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$20
Interventional Pain Technologies Inc.
$20
Baudax Bio Inc.
$20
Centinel Spine, LLC
$20
PFIZER INC.
$15
Misonix Inc
$14
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
Vertiflex, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIFUSE · ALIF · ANJESO · ANTERALIGN SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · Anterior Cervical Plate System · BRAINLAB · Biomet Orthopak · Biomet SpinalPak · BoneScalpel · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CAVUX Cervical Cage · CD HORIZON · CMF OL1000 · CMF SPINALOGIC · CREO ONE Robotic Screw · CRYSVITA · Cervical-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · EBI Bone Healing System · EUROPA Pedicle Screw System · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · Excelsius Robotics System · Exparel · FIBERGRAFT · FLOSEAL · FlareHawk · GRALISE · General K2M Product Discussion · HEMOPATCH · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTELLIS · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · Kcentra · LessRay · LineSider · Modulus · MySpine · No Related Product · OFIRMEV · Osteocel · Other - Miscellaneous · PASS LP · PASS-LP · POWER · PRODISC L · ProLift · Pulse · REFORM TI · ReActiv8 · SABLE · SKYLINE · SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM · STARLING SYSTEM · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · Spinal Implants · Spine · Superion ISS · THROMBIN · TISSEEL · TLIF · TLX · Toro · Tymlos · VIPER · Vault C · WatchTower · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XLIF · aprevo · coflex · iFuse Implant
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (46%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in FL.
Equivalent to $40,072 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
1.9 mi
1.9 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Norton is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of FL peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Norton experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Norton performed 279 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Norton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Norton received a total of $787,817 from 59 companies across 477 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Norton's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Boca Raton?
Dr. Norton's average Medicare payment per service is $285. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Norton) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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