Orthotic personnel
3,118 listings in the directory are classified as orthotic personnel, which is 5.5% of all suppliers. 38.1% accept Medicare assignment.
What are orthotic personnel?
Orthotic personnel are practitioners who evaluate, fit, and adjust braces and supports. Their listings concentrate in orthoses and therapeutic shoe categories.
Which states have the most orthotic personnel?
Texas has 239, the most of any state. The table lists the top ten, with each state's share of its own supplier base.
| State | Listings of this type | Share of state suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 239 | 5.5% |
| California | 220 | 4.9% |
| New York | 184 | 3.8% |
| Pennsylvania | 159 | 7.4% |
| Florida | 158 | 4.0% |
| Ohio | 139 | 6.9% |
| Illinois | 114 | 5.4% |
| Tennessee | 110 | 7.6% |
| Georgia | 105 | 5.9% |
| North Carolina | 101 | 5.2% |
What equipment do orthotic personnel list?
Orthoses: Off-The-Shelf is the most common, listed by 96% of this type. The ten most common categories are:
| Equipment category | Suppliers | Share of this type |
|---|---|---|
| Orthoses: Off-The-Shelf | 3,007 | 96.4% |
| Orthoses: Prefabricated (Non-Custom Fabricated) | 2,918 | 93.6% |
| Diabetic Shoes and Inserts | 2,577 | 82.6% |
| Orthoses: Custom Fabricated | 2,442 | 78.3% |
| Diabetic Shoes/Inserts - Custom | 2,398 | 76.9% |
| Limb Prostheses | 2,139 | 68.6% |
| Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items | 2,010 | 64.5% |
| Penile Pumps | 1,306 | 41.9% |
| Walkers | 1,283 | 41.1% |
| Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies | 1,235 | 39.6% |
Which cities have the most orthotic personnel?
- Brooklyn, NY 24
- San Antonio, TX 22
- Houston, TX 17
- New York, NY 15
- Indianapolis, IN 14
- Chicago, IL 14
- Philadelphia, PA 12
- Knoxville, TN 11
Which orthotic personnel enrolled most recently?
- Wandercraft, Incorporated, New York (NY), enrolled October 19, 2026
- People Choice Pharmacy INC, New York (NY), enrolled August 1, 2026
- Theramobil Orthotics And Prosthetic, North Little Rock (AR), enrolled July 20, 2026
- Seth Ahlquist MD Professional Corp, Santa Monica (CA), enrolled July 14, 2026
- Estrella Medical Supplies LLC, Miramar (FL), enrolled May 30, 2026
Which other supplier types can you compare?
- Pharmacies
- Grocery store pharmacies
- Medical supply companies
- Opticians
- Optometrists
- Prosthetic personnel
- Medical supply companies with a respiratory therapist
- Certified other suppliers
- Medical supply companies with orthotic-prosthetic staff
- Department store pharmacies
- Medical supply companies with orthotic staff
- Medical supply companies with prosthetic staff
Read how to compare them in the guide on How to Choose a Medical Equipment Supplier, and see What Is a Medical Equipment Supplier? for definitions.