Find an orthopedic surgeon near you
Orthopedic surgeons treat bones, joints, ligaments and tendons - fractures, joint replacement, spine problems, sports injuries and hand surgery.
Orthopedic surgeons25,174Medicare-enrolled nationwide
States50with at least one orthopedic surgeon
Most inCA4,084 in California
Per 100,000 people7.5U.S. average
Orthopedic surgeons by state
Darker states have more orthopedic surgeons for their population. Select a state to see its cities.
Orthopedic surgeons per 100,000 residents
AK23.1
ME18.2
VT13.9
NH20.9
WA10.6
ID16.5
MT15
ND15.5
MN19.6
IL17.1
WI17.5
MI14.9
NY12.8
RI12.8
MA16.2
OR10.3
NV8.7
WY24.2
SD31.3
IA18.9
IN17.4
OH14.3
PA23.8
NJ14.9
CT21.3
CA10.4
UT11.4
CO16.3
NE14.3
MO14
KY16.2
WV11.1
VA15.2
MD24.2
DE14.3
AZ12.4
NM9.1
KS13
AR11.5
TN13.8
NC15.4
SC13.8
OK10
LA11.3
MS13.8
AL12.7
GA17.4
HI8.9
TX10.2
FL14.1
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Questions about orthopedic surgeons
What does an orthopedic surgeon do?
Orthopedic surgeons treat bones, joints, ligaments and tendons - fractures, joint replacement, spine problems, sports injuries and hand surgery.
How many orthopedic surgeons are there in the U.S.?
25,174 orthopedic surgeons are enrolled in Medicare according to CMS (data imported October 2026), about 7.5 for every 100,000 people. California has the most, with 4,084.
How do I find an orthopedic surgeon near me?
Choose your state, then your city, to see every Medicare-enrolled orthopedic surgeon practicing there with their address, phone number and hospital affiliations. If you have insurance other than Original Medicare, check the doctor is in your plan's network before booking.
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Counts are distinct clinicians whose primary Medicare specialty is orthopedic surgery; a clinician practicing in several cities appears in each city. Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians national file, imported October 2026; population from the U.S. Census Bureau. About the data.