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Robert Stacy Tapscott, MD is a healthcare provider in Decatur, AL specialising in orthopedic surgery. Robert trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. Robert is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Tapscott?
Dr. Tapscott is an orthopedic surgeon in Decatur, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
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What is Dr. Tapscott's address?
Dr. Tapscott is listed at 1103 16TH AVE SE, Decatur, AL 35601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tapscott?
The number on file is (256) 350-0362. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Tapscott's NPI number?
Dr. Tapscott's National Provider Identifier is 1588737878. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Tapscott train?
Dr. Tapscott attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How long has Dr. Tapscott been practising?
Dr. Tapscott has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Tapscott perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tapscott performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection into tendon or ligament and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 3 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (256) 350-0362
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1103 16TH AVE SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
54,142 services · 2,691 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
752 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
39 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
35 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
35 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
28 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
375 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
273 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
97 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
48 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
41 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Decatur 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.