Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)
There are 4,379 active sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) providers in the United States, distributed across 57 states. An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 53 providers
- DALLAS, TX 32 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 24 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 23 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 18 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 10 providers
- THE WOODLANDS, TX 10 providers
- SUGAR LAND, TX 9 providers
- PLANO, TX 9 providers
- FRISCO, TX 7 providers
- COLUMBUS, GA 7 providers
- LIVE OAK, TX 7 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 6 providers
- SAVANNAH, GA 6 providers
- DULUTH, GA 6 providers
- BOISE, ID 6 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 5 providers
- RICHARDSON, TX 5 providers
- POCATELLO, ID 5 providers
- STOCKBRIDGE, GA 5 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Orthopaedic Surgery 37,015 active providers 207X00000X
- 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 sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery)
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
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.