Physician Profile
David M. Tainter, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tainter
Based in Wilmington, DE, David M. Tainter, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 349 Medicare patients across 474 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, x-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views, and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (302) 655-9494
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 101
Wilmington, DE 19808
252 Carter Dr
Middletown, DE 19709
3401 Brandywine Pkwy Ste 101
Wilmington, DE 19803
4923 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 300
Newark, DE 19713
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
474 services · 349 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | Procedure | 27245 |
22 |
| Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement | Procedure | 27236 |
21 |
| Drainage of deep abscess or blood accumulation of thigh or knee | Procedure | 27301 |
11 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | Imaging | 73552 |
53 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
44 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
39 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
34 |
| X-ray of pelvis, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 72190 |
22 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | Imaging | 76000 |
21 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
19 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Wilmington 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant 7
Providers in DE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Tainter specialize in?
Dr. Tainter is an orthopaedic surgeon in Wilmington, DE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Tainter located?
Dr. Tainter is listed at 1941 Limestone Rd Ste 101, Wilmington, DE 19808. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Tainter's phone number?
The number on file is (302) 655-9494. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Tainter's NPI number?
Dr. Tainter's National Provider Identifier is 1851710248. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Tainter go to medical school?
Dr. Tainter attended Other, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Tainter been practicing?
Dr. Tainter has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Tainter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tainter performs procedures including treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant, treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement and drainage of deep abscess or blood accumulation of thigh or knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Tainter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tainter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.