Robert Tapscott, MD

About

ROBERT TAPSCOTT, MD is an adult reconstructive orthopedics located at 1103 16TH AVE SE in DECATUR, AL.

Robert Tapscott is one of 10 orthopedic providers listed in DECATUR, AL on AdvOrtho.

Practice at a glance

In 2024, 61% of Robert Tapscott's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was shoulder work. Their most frequent service was aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint for 402 Medicare patients.

Most-performed procedures, 2024

• Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint

  752

  402 patients · above the state median of 137

• Injection into tendon or ligament

  39

  32 patients · near the state median of 45

• Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee

  35

  33 patients · near the state median of 26

• Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder

  35

  35 patients · above the state median of 17

• Release and/or relocation of hand nerve

  28

  27 patients · near the state median of 32

• Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope

  20

  20 patients · near the state median of 17

Training and practice

Robert Tapscott has been in practice since 1996, after graduating from University of Alabama School of Medicine.

• Practices with Hh Health System - the Orthopaedic Center LLC (172 clinicians)
• Affiliated with Athens Limestone Hospital and Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus
• Offers telehealth visits

Registry record

• Licensed in Alabama
• Practices within a group or organization

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

An MD degree indicates completion of a medical doctorate program focused on allopathic medicine. MDs complete four years of medical school followed by residency training in their chosen specialty. Orthopedic surgery residencies typically last five years and include extensive training in surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.