Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Norton, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Little Rock, AR

  • NPI 1831362573
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
800 Fair Park Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 664-4088
fax (501) 664-7113

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 28, 2018
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arkansas #E-8483
Medicaid
AR #203953001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831362573. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,011
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$152,077
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 561 137 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 265 172 $82
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 203 114 $36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 121 107 $117
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 120 87 $33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 110 110 $151
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 85 57 $54
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 81 39 $48
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 72 53 $33
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve 54 50 $336

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Little Rock Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 75. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
515
Patients
370
Total drug cost
$3,800
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 191 174 $572
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 182 152 $1,332
Meloxicam Generic 31 13 $141
Gabapentin Generic 28 0 $414
Celecoxib Generic 25 0 $460
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 22 0 $515
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 20 15 $208
Methylprednisolone Generic 16 16 $158

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Norton's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Norton practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Little Rock, AR.
Where does Dr. Brian Norton practice?
Dr. Brian Norton practices at 800 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72204. Office phone: 5016644088.
What is Dr. Brian Norton's NPI?
Dr. Brian Norton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831362573, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Norton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Norton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Norton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.