Orthopaedic Surgery
There are 37,015 active orthopaedic surgery providers in the United States, distributed across 70 states. An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical mean The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 302 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 217 providers
- DALLAS, TX 192 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 140 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 139 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 87 providers
- EL PASO, TX 81 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 73 providers
- BOISE, ID 72 providers
- PLANO, TX 56 providers
- SAVANNAH, GA 53 providers
- AMARILLO, TX 45 providers
- COLUMBUS, GA 44 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 42 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 40 providers
- MACON, GA 39 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 33 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 30 providers
- TYLER, TX 28 providers
- GALVESTON, TX 27 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) 4,379 active providers 207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine (Orthopaedic Surgery) 3,439 active providers 207XS0117X
- Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) 3,435 active providers 207XS0106X
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) 1,619 active providers 207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Trauma (Orthopaedic Surgery) 1,063 active providers 207XX0801X
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) 1,047 active providers 207XP3100X
- Foot and Ankle Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) 967 active providers 207XX0004X
- Family Medicine 210,951 active providers 207Q00000X
- Internal Medicine 193,133 active providers 207R00000X
- Pediatrics 87,864 active providers 208000000X
- Emergency Medicine 80,796 active providers 207P00000X
- Psychiatry (Psychiatry & Neurology) 73,561 active providers 2084P0800X
About orthopaedic surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Frequently asked
What does a orthopaedic surgery provider do?
Orthopaedic Surgery providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a orthopaedic surgery provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.