Orthopedic Assistant - 246ZX2200X
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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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Code | 246ZX2200X |
| Grouping | Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers |
| Classification | Specialist/Technologist, Other |
| Specialization | Orthopedic Assistant |
| Category | Individual |
NPI Registrations
244 NPIs are registered under this taxonomy code nationwide.
The table below splits that total by NPI type — Type 1 covers individual practitioners, Type 2 covers organizations and facilities — followed by the five states with the most NPIs registered under this taxonomy code.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered NPIs | 244 |
| Type 1 (Individual) | 227 |
| Type 2 (Organizational) | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- 1.Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code Set. National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.The official registry of provider taxonomy codes used to classify individual and organizational health care providers by specialty on standard transactions such as claims, NPI enrollment, and prior authorization requests.
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