Physician Profile
Michael J. Principe, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Principe
Based in Wilmington, DE, Michael J. Principe, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Michael graduated from Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic trauma. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 729 services to 548 patients. 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, imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less, and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views.
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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
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
729 services · 548 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | Procedure | 27245 |
29 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement | Procedure | 27236 |
19 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Removal of deep implant from bone | Procedure | 20680 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | Imaging | 76000 |
86 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
68 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | Imaging | 73552 |
67 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
33 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
31 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73060 |
28 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Wilmington 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 7
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 Michael J. Principe specialize in?
Michael J. Principe 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 Michael J. Principe located?
Michael J. Principe 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 Michael J. Principe'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 the NPI for Michael J. Principe?
Michael J. Principe's National Provider Identifier is 1760661193. 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 Michael J. Principe train?
Michael J. Principe attended Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael J. Principe have?
Michael J. Principe has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Michael J. Principe do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael J. Principe 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 removal of deep implant from bone; reads or performs imaging such as imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael J. Principe's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael J. Principe. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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