Orthopaedic Surgery
There are 4289 active orthopaedic surgery providers in the United States, distributed across 56 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
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 91 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 51 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 51 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 40 providers
- CINCINNATI, OH 40 providers
- DALLAS, TX 31 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 28 providers
- BIRMINGHAM, AL 27 providers
- BOSTON, MA 26 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 25 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 24 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 24 providers
- TUCSON, AZ 22 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 22 providers
- AURORA, CO 22 providers
- NASHVILLE, TN 22 providers
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 19 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 19 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 18 providers
- SACRAMENTO, CA 18 providers
About 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?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.