Orthopaedic Surgery
Healthcare providers specializing in orthopaedic surgery
Below are providers registered under the 207X00000X taxonomy in the official NPI Registry.
📊 Healthcare Market Snapshot for Orthopaedic Surgery
Top States for Orthopaedic Surgery
US states with the highest concentration of orthopaedic surgery providers
Top Cities for Orthopaedic Surgery
US cities with the highest concentration of orthopaedic surgery providers
| Rank | City | State | Provider Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | NY | 477 |
| #2 | Houston | TX | 323 |
| #3 | Chicago | IL | 283 |
| #4 | Boston | MA | 281 |
| #5 | Los Angeles | CA | 278 |
| #6 | Philadelphia | PA | 240 |
| #7 | Phoenix | AZ | 217 |
| #8 | Saint Louis | MO | 212 |
| #9 | San Diego | CA | 199 |
| #10 | Dallas | TX | 195 |
Longest-Registered Orthopaedic Surgery Providers
Providers with the most years of registration history as orthopaedic surgery specialists
David Wiebe, M.D
Emil Difilippo, M.D
John Garcia, M.D
Charles Linsenmeyer, M.D
John Day, M.D
Steven Fisher, M.D
Kenneth Weiss, M.D
Glenn Johnson, M.D
D Brooks, M.D
Shelby White, M.D
Recently Registered Orthopaedic Surgery Providers
Newly registered healthcare providers specializing in orthopaedic surgery
Ajiel Mae Basmayor, MD
Greater Nassau Orthopedic
Newton Physician Network Llc
Arm Orthopedics Llc
Baptist Health
Ortho Florida, Llc
Mitchel Hawley, MD
Zachary Ashworth, MD
Public Hospital Dist No 1 Skagit
Muaaz Wajahath, MD
Related Specialties in Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other healthcare specialties related to orthopaedic surgery
About Orthopaedic Surgery Providers
An orthopaedic surgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses, treats, and operates on injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. They treat bone fractures, torn ligaments, joint arthritis, spinal deformities, and sports injuries, performing surgeries like joint replacements, arthroscopies, and fracture repairs. Orthopaedic surgeons complete four years of medical school, a five-year orthopaedic residency, and optionally a fellowship in subspecialties like sports medicine or spine surgery. They help patients restore mobility and manage chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Verifying an orthopaedic surgeon's NPI number is crucial for billing major joint surgeries, orthopedic procedures, and post-operative care. Billers must include the surgeon's NPI on medical claims using specific orthopedic billing codes to receive insurance payment. The NPI registry confirms the surgeon's active medical license, board certification, and taxonomy category. Searching the NPI database helps surgical clinics verify network enrollment, prevent payment delays, and ensure that complex orthopedic cases are authorized and paid.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orthopaedic Surgery
How many Orthopaedic Surgery providers are registered in the US?
There are currently 35,748 registered orthopaedic surgery providers in the United States, according to the official CMS NPI registry database.
Which state has the most Orthopaedic Surgery providers?
California has the highest concentration of orthopaedic surgery specialists, with 3,539 registered providers.
What is the oldest registered Orthopaedic Surgery provider?
The oldest registered orthopaedic surgery provider in the database is David Wiebe, M.D, who registered on 05/23/2005 with NPI number 1679576722.
How do I find a Orthopaedic Surgery near me?
You can find orthopaedic surgery providers near you by browsing our directory by state or city, or by using the search bar at the top of the page to filter by name and state.
What credentials do Orthopaedic Surgery providers typically have?
An orthopaedic surgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses, treats, and operates on injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. They treat bone fractures, torn ligaments, joint arthritis, spinal deformities, and sports injuries, performing surgeries like joint replacements, arthroscopies, and fracture repairs. Orthopaedic surgeons complete four years of medical school, a five-year orthopaedic residency, and optionally a fellowship in subspecialties like sports medicine or spine surgery. They help patients restore mobility and manage chronic musculoskeletal pain.
How do I verify a Orthopaedic Surgery's NPI number?
You can verify any Orthopaedic Surgery's NPI number by searching on NPILookup using their name or NPI number. All data is sourced directly from the official CMS NPPES registry.
What is the taxonomy code for Orthopaedic Surgery?
The primary taxonomy code for Orthopaedic Surgery is 207X00000X.
Can Orthopaedic Surgery providers bill insurance?
Yes, Orthopaedic Surgery providers can bill health insurance. As licensed physicians, they must use their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number on all medical insurance claims, including private plans, Medicare, and Medicaid, to identify themselves as the rendering provider and ensure proper billing.