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Dr. Norman Bettle, MD

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(Norman Bettle, MD)

(348 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Humboldt University of Berlin (1997)

11 Arley Way Suite 201
Bluffton, SC 29910

(843) 836-3667

Dr. Norman Bettle, MD is a null in Bluffton, SC specializing in psychiatry & neurology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Humboldt University of Berlin in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Norman Bettle, MD is affiliated with Novant Health and Novant Health Neurology - Belfair.

Office Locations

11 Arley Way Suite 201
Bluffton, SC 29910

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11-d Robert Smalls Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29903

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In The News

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“Beaufort Memorial Hospital has named Dr. Norman Bettle its chief of staff, according to a news release.”—"Beaufort Memorial Hospital names Norman Bettle Chief of Staff", Island Packet, December 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

chemodenervation

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia

minimally invasive procedures

nerve conduction studies

By Affordability:

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders

intravenous infusion therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Norman Bettle, MD performed more chemodenervation, chemodenervation for cervical dystonia, minimally invasive procedures, and nerve conduction studies (NCS) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for chemodenervation for cervical dystonia, chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders, and intravenous infusion therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Norman Bettle, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated as a null in Bluffton, SC during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	69
diagnostic procedures	1628
doctor visit	787
electroencephalography (EEG)	46
hospital care	194
injections	121
inpatient care	194
minimally invasive procedures	121

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated as a null in Bluffton, SC during 2013 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	67
diagnostic procedures	248
doctor visit	1050
electroencephalography (EEG)	72
hospital care	220
injections	98
inpatient care	220
minimally invasive procedures	85

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	557
Black	149
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	81
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated as a null in Bluffton, SC during 2014 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	64
diagnostic procedures	210
doctor visit	892
electroencephalography (EEG)	44
hospital care	199
injections	165
inpatient care	199
minimally invasive procedures	152

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	515
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	69
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated as a null in Bluffton, SC during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	80
diagnostic procedures	226
doctor visit	1221
electroencephalography (EEG)	32
hospital care	284
injections	180
inpatient care	284
minimally invasive procedures	180
nursing home care	89

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	798
Female	1038

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1486
Black	308
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	780
From 75 to 84	592
85 and over	264
Less than 65	200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	31
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated as a null in Bluffton, SC during 2016 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	87
diagnostic procedures	240
doctor visit	1304
electroencephalography (EEG)	39
hospital care	231
injections	224
inpatient care	231
minimally invasive procedures	209
nursing home care	113

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	419
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	740
Black	179
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	399
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	129
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated as a null in Bluffton, SC during 2017 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	124
diagnostic procedures	261
doctor visit	1215
electroencephalography (EEG)	37
hospital care	250
injections	211
inpatient care	250
minimally invasive procedures	211
nursing home care	147

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	465
Female	608

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	825
Black	209
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	353
85 and over	143
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated as a null in Bluffton, SC during 2018 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	82
diagnostic procedures	337
doctor visit	1555
electroencephalography (EEG)	29
hospital care	331
injections	250
inpatient care	331
minimally invasive procedures	235
nursing home care	236

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	592
Female	705

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1002
Black	247
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	522
From 75 to 84	455
85 and over	196
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	32
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated as a null in Bluffton, SC during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	106
diagnostic procedures	337
doctor visit	1839
electroencephalography (EEG)	37
hospital care	476
injections	266
inpatient care	476
minimally invasive procedures	266
nursing home care	256

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	612
Female	821

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1124
Black	266
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	577
From 75 to 84	493
85 and over	228
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	33
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated as a null in Bluffton, SC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	61
diagnostic procedures	267
doctor visit	1293
hospital care	365
injections	246
inpatient care	365
minimally invasive procedures	246
nursing home care	140

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	529
Female	613

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	911
Black	189
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	413
85 and over	175
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	31
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated as a null in Bluffton, SC during 2021 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	78
diagnostic procedures	320
doctor visit	1633
electroencephalography (EEG)	12
hospital care	253
injections	251
inpatient care	253
minimally invasive procedures	236
nursing home care	111

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	587
Female	681

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1027
Black	190
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	508
From 75 to 84	493
85 and over	172
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated as a null in Bluffton, SC during 2022 were diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	53
blood draw	64
chemotherapy	53
diagnostic procedures	348
doctor visit	1768
electroencephalography (EEG)	21
hospital care	275
injections	269
inpatient care	247
minimally invasive procedures	322
nursing home care	30
outpatient care	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	672
Female	733

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1154
Black	195
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	543
From 75 to 84	584
85 and over	180
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated as a null in Bluffton, SC were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and injections.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	53
blood draw	80
chemotherapy	53
diagnostic procedures	402
doctor visit	1323
electroencephalography (EEG)	36
hospital care	279
injections	207
inpatient care	277
minimally invasive procedures	205
nursing home care	140
outpatient care	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	479
Female	592

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	187
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	849
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	372
85 and over	148
Less than 65	109
65 to 74	442

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Norman Bettle, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	25
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Norman Bettle, MD graduated from Humboldt University of Berlin in 1997. He completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Humboldt University of Berlin (1997)

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals (2003)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Norman Bettle, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health

Novant Health Neurology - Belfair

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Norman Bettle, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 348 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Norman Bettle, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bluffton, SC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$64,348 BOTOX $63,532	OZURDEX $374	NAMZARIC $178	NAMENDA XR $107	Botox Therapeutic $83	Other $74
Allergan, Inc.	$22,034 UBRELVY $12,203	BOTOX $9,831
AbbVie Inc.	$14,192 BOTOX $8,128	UBRELVY $5,915	Duopa $77	QULIPTA $72
US WORLDMEDS, LLC	$5,654 MYOBLOC $5,558	APOKYN $76	Xadago $19
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,357 Dysport 300 U-1 $1,246	DYSPORT $82	Dysport 300 U1 $29
Other	$11,425 APTIOM $962	NUPLAZID $459	AUBAGIO $448	Vimpat $448	Aimovig $438	Other $8,669

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$76,478
Food and Beverage	$16,085
Consulting Fee	$14,500
Travel and Lodging	$7,810
Honoraria	$4,000
Other	$136

Research Payments

Dr. Norman Bettle, MD has received 25 research payments totaling $90,257.

Biography

Dr. Norman Bettle's specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Dr. Bettle attended medical school at Humboldt University of Berlin. Dr. Bettle is professionally affiliated with Novant Health. Novant Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Bluffton, SC.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Bettle, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

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