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Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
St. George's University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: metatarsalgia (forefoot pain), peripheral vascular disease, arthritis, and more.
9150 Huebner Road Suite 290
San Antonio, TX 78240

Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD is a physiatrist in San Antonio, TX specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD is affiliated with UT Health San Antonio and THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO.

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Office Locations

8300 Floyd Curl Drive 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78229
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9150 Huebner Road Suite 290
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 614-6432
(210) 615-3586
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Some issues Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)

TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the little round joint that lies in front of the ear between the temporal bone ( the cheek bone) and the mandible (the lower jaw.) Often people use the acronym 'TMJ' to refer to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder - that is, pain and stiffness in this joint and the muscles around it.

TMJ can cause a wide variety of symptoms related to the movement of the jaw. They can include earaches, headaches, an inability to open the mouth very far, painful clicking or popping noises when chewing or talking, and stiffness or pain in the jaw, face, or neck. Sometimes TMJ symptoms seem to go in cycles, getting better or going away for a while only to come back again. Symptoms can be mild and not very bothersome, or so persistent and painful as to be almost debilitating.

There can be many potential causes of TMJ. An injury or trauma to the jaw, arthritis, or grinding the teeth can all contribute to TMJ. The temporomandibular joint contains a small disc of cartilage that allows it to move smoothly, and this disc can become dislocated or torn. Sometimes the cause is unknown. There are no standard tests for TMJ, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat.

Mild cases of TMJ may benefit from self-care such as eating soft foods, practicing stress management techniques, and applying ice packs to the jaw. NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, can be purchased without a prescription and work to reduce pain and inflammation. Some dentists and occupational therapists can suggest stretching techniques for the jaw which may help relieve stiffness. More serious cases may require a form of splinting called a stabilization splint or bite plate, which helps reduce pressure on the joint. Extreme cases may benefit from arthroscopic surgery on the joint.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated as a physiatrist in San Antonio, TX during 2017 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 63

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD.

Gender
Male 34
Female 42
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 50
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 42
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated as a physiatrist in San Antonio, TX during 2018 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 39

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD.

Gender
Male 26
Female 38
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 30
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 20
85 and over 0
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 48
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated as a physiatrist in San Antonio, TX during 2019 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 41
doctor visit 77

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 65
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 38
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated as a physiatrist in San Antonio, TX during 2020 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD.

Gender
Male 30
Female 37
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 37
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 34
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated as a physiatrist in San Antonio, TX during 2021 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 61
doctor visit 46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD.

Gender
Male 42
Female 57
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 64
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 45
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated as a physiatrist in San Antonio, TX during 2022 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 79

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD.

Gender
Male 46
Female 62
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 83
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated as a physiatrist in San Antonio, TX during 2023 were diagnostic procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 18
diagnostic procedures 87
injections 18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 76
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 79
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated as a physiatrist in San Antonio, TX were diagnostic procedures, aspiration and injections.

aspiration 18
diagnostic procedures 52
doctor visit 50
injections 18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD.

Gender
Female 53
Male 37
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 54
Hispanic 4
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 29
Less than 65 3
65 to 74 39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Dementia 0
Cancer 5

Education & Training

Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Rochester Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & RehAmerican Boardilitation and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine & RehAmerican Boardilitation

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Health San Antonio
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Denise Lee Norton, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Antonio, TX. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Medtronic USA, Inc. $1,435 RESTORE
$1,311 		ADAPTIVESTIM
$115 		SPECIFY
$9
Pfizer Inc. $142 LYRICA
$134 		FLECTOR PATCH
$8
Abbott Laboratories $22 SCS IPGs
$22
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. $19 EUFLEXXA
$19
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $19 MONOVISC
$19
Other $56 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System
$18 		Xtampza ER
$14 		BUNAVAIL 6.3 mg 30-count box
$13 		Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator
$11
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $866
Food and Beverage $828

Biography

Dr. Denise Norton is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Areas of expertise for Dr. Norton include frozen shoulder, ankle sprain, and wrist fracture. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She attended medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine. Her residency was performed at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She has received the distinction of Texas Rising Stars. Dr. Norton is affiliated with UT Health San Antonio. According to UT Health San Antonio, new patients are welcome to contact her office in San Antonio, TX.

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