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Anesthesiology

James R. Norton, MD

Works at hospitals in Ithaca, NY · Montour Falls, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. James R. Norton, MD is an anesthesiologist at 101 Dates Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850. Phone: (607) 274-4296. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James R. Norton had 149 Original Medicare patients and 168 services. NPI 1679592224. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 101 Dates Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850 · Directions
  • Phone: (607) 274‑4296
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Schuyler Hospital
  • Group practice: Cayuga Medical Associates PC
  • Medical school: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James R. Norton, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James R. Norton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Norton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does James R. Norton see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 149 Original Medicare patients and 168 services for James R. Norton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James R. Norton's NPI number?
1679592224. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for James R. Norton, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients149
Services billed to Medicare168
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)12 services
  2. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)12 services
  3. Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)11 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure70%
  • High cholesterol68%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Anxiety34%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Depression28%

Hospitals where James R. Norton works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Norton at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Cayuga Medical Center at IthacaIthaca, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330307
  • Schuyler HospitalMontour Falls, NY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 331313

Practice locations

Addresses where James R. Norton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James R. Norton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cayuga Medical Associates PC282 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Ithaca

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ithaca, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cayuga Medical Associates PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679592224
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians