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Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS

(935 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: spine problems

18444 N. 25th Avenue Suite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85023

(623) 537-5600

Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS is a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS is affiliated with The CORE Institute.

Office Locations

The CORE Institute

18444 N. 25th Avenue Suite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85023

1-866-974-2673

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

spine X-ray

By Affordability:

neck X-ray

spinal instrumentation

spine imaging

spine surgery procedures

spine X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS performed more spinal procedures, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for neck X-ray, spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates), spine imaging, spine surgery procedures, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	236
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	145
X-rays	133

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, aspiration and bone marrow tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
bone marrow tests	15
doctor visit	329
spinal procedures	160
X-rays	148

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118
spinal procedures	75
X-rays	75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	11
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	193
spinal procedures	83
X-rays	83

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	211
spinal procedures	115
X-rays	115

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	131
spinal procedures	44
X-rays	44

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	141
spinal procedures	30
X-rays	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	183
spinal procedures	96
X-rays	96

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	226
spinal procedures	107
X-rays	107

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	200
spinal procedures	97
X-rays	97

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ were spinal procedures, X-rays, aspiration and bone marrow tests.

aspiration	15
bone marrow tests	15
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	190
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	95
X-rays	91

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	100
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	14
85 and over	1
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	3
Cancer	5

Education & Training

He completed residency at Howard University Hospital. He is certified by the Board-Certified and has a state license in Arizona.

Residency: Howard University Hospital

Board Certification: Board-Certified

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The CORE Institute

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 935 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$349,786 Spine $157,377	REVERE Anterior $146,072	REVERE $21,927	REVERE 5.5 Degen Ti System $17,460	REVERE 5.5 Deformity $3,901	Other $3,050
Synthes GmbH	$24,754 $24,754
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$3,430 Spine $651	EXPEDIUM $512	VIPER $507	Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation $288	SYNAPSE $154	Other $1,318
NUVASIVE, INC.	$2,984 Pulse $956	Reline $307	Nuvaline/NuvaMap O.R. $172	AttraX $153	COHERE $144	Other $1,251
Stryker Corporation	$1,929 Variax $758	AEQUALIS $320	Mako $278	EZOUT $173	Tritanium $128	Other $272
Other	$7,462 DTRAX Spinal System $1,066	Other - Miscellaneous $784	Spine $596	Stimulan $222	Struxxure System $210	Other $4,585

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$348,585
Food and Beverage	$15,198
Travel and Lodging	$14,316
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$7,500
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$4,500
Other	$247

Research Payments

Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS has received 1 research payments totaling $29,650.

Biography

Dr. Norman Chutkan is a Phoenix, AZ physician who specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Chutkan's areas of expertise include spine problems. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Howard University Hospital. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Chutkan has received include Best Doctors in America; Floyd E. Bliven MD Orthopaedic Faculty Award - 2007; and George C. Lane Award. He is affiliated with The CORE Institute.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2015

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2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Barrington Chutkan, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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