Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 222Z00000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Orthotists.
As of today, the following are the total number of Orthotists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Orthotists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Orthotists by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Orthotists dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Orthotists do?
Orthotists assess, design, and fit patients with orthotic devices, such as braces, splints, and supportive footwear, to provide physical support and improve function.
They collaborate with patients and physicians to select suitable materials and design custom devices, then guide use and maintenance to help manage chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, and other health issues.
Responsibilities
Patient Assessment: Orthotists interview patients and evaluate their needs based on physician prescriptions and their unique physical conditions.
Device Design and Fabrication: They take measurements or impressions of body parts to design custom orthotic devices, which are then fabricated using various materials like thermoplastics, metal, and carbon fiber.
Fitting and Adjustment: Orthotists fit the devices to the patient, making adjustments to ensure proper fit and function.
Patient Education: They instruct patients on how to use and properly care for their orthotic devices.
Device Maintenance: Orthotists also provide ongoing support, including repairs and updates to the devices, ensuring their continued functionality.
Common Conditions Treated
Orthotists help manage conditions affecting the foot, ankle, back, and other parts of the body by providing supportive devices.
- Chronic back and lower body pain
- Arthritis
- Arch and foot problems (e.g., plantar fasciitis, bunions)
- Sports injuries
- Conditions like foot drop
Environmet
Orthotists may work in various environments, including Hospitals, Medical supply and equipment manufacturing facilities, Retail stores that sell medical devices, and physicians’ offices and clinics.