Orthopedic Assistant (Specialist/Technologist, Other)
There are 149 active orthopedic assistant (specialist/technologist, other) providers in the United States, distributed across 37 states. An Orthopaedic Assistant is a person who has been trained to work as a physician extender in both clinical and surgical environments. An Orthopaedic Assistant assists with aspects of patient care as d The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- BOISE, ID 4 providers
- FORT STEWART, GA 2 providers
- GAINESVILLE, GA 2 providers
- CUMMING, GA 2 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 2 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 2 providers
- LAREDO, TX 1 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 1 providers
- MERIDIAN, ID 1 providers
- ROUND ROCK, TX 1 providers
- SUWANEE, GA 1 providers
- TOCCOA, GA 1 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 1 providers
- BUDA, TX 1 providers
- BUFORD, GA 1 providers
- DEL VALLE, TX 1 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 1 providers
- LANCASTER, TX 1 providers
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About orthopedic assistant (specialist/technologist, other)
An Orthopaedic Assistant is a person who has been trained to work as a physician extender in both clinical and surgical environments. An Orthopaedic Assistant assists with aspects of patient care as determined by the supervising surgeon including, but not limited to, obtaining patient history, assisting with examinations, injections, recording of office notes, and application/adjustment/removal of splints, casts, and other immobilization devices. Acting as a surgical first assistant for orthopaedic surgery cases includes providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, positioning of the patient, suturing and closure of body planes and skin, application of wound dressings or immobilization devices, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. An Orthopaedic Assistant may be licensed, registered, or certified depending on the state in which the individual practices.
Frequently asked
What does a specialist/technologist, other provider do?
Specialist/Technologist, Other 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 specialist/technologist, other 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.