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Orthopedic Surgeons in Destin, Florida
The Doctor Directory lists 4 orthopedic surgery doctors in its Okaloosa County section whose primary practice location on record is Destin, Florida. Each listing comes from the provider's National Provider Identifier record, which includes the name, credential, specialty taxonomy and practice city. Open a profile to see those details or send a consultation request.
About Orthopedic Surgery in Destin, Florida
The Doctor Directory lists 4 orthopedic surgery doctors whose NPI Registry practice city is Destin, Florida. Destin is in Okaloosa County, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Each listing shows the doctor's name, credential, specialty taxonomy and NPI number; the directory does not check licenses itself, so confirm a license with the Florida Department of Health before you book.
What do the NPI records show for orthopedic surgeons in Destin?
Across the whole directory, 4 orthopedic surgery doctors list Destin, Florida as the primary practice city in the NPI Registry: 4 MD. This page shows the 4 filed in the Okaloosa County section. Destin has 55 doctor profiles across all specialties in the directory, and Florida has 2,305 orthopedic surgery profiles.
| Orthopedic Surgery doctors whose practice city is Destin | 4 |
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| Credentials on the NPI record | 4 MD |
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| All doctor profiles whose practice city is Destin | 55 |
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| Orthopedic Surgery profiles in Florida | 2,305 |
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Counts are computed from the NPPES NPI Registry fields stored for the 72,892 doctor profiles in this directory (built 2026-10-08). They describe this directory only, not every clinician licensed in the state. Source: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS).
What should I check before choosing an orthopedic surgeon in Destin?
Before you book an orthopedic surgery doctor, check whether the practice is in your health plan's network (call the number on your insurance card), whether your plan needs a referral from a primary care doctor, the doctor's license status through the Florida Department of Health, and board certification through the ABMS Certification Matters search. If you have Medicare, Medicare's Care Compare tool lets you search doctors and clinicians enrolled in Medicare. The Doctor Directory does not rate or rank doctors and does not give medical advice, so ask your own doctor which kind of specialist you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many orthopedic surgeons are listed in Destin, Florida?
The Doctor Directory lists 4 orthopedic surgery doctors whose primary practice location on record is Destin, Florida. Each listing comes from the provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) record, which includes the name, credential, specialty taxonomy and practice address. The count reflects the registry records in this directory, not every orthopedic surgeon who sees patients in Destin, so call an office to confirm the doctor still practices there.
Who are the orthopedic surgeons listed in Destin, FL?
The orthopedic surgery doctors listed in Destin, FL are Dr. Douglas Porter, Dr. Jacob Hawkins, Dr. Mark Dekutoski and Dr. Robert Moore. Each name links to a profile with the doctor's specialty, practice city and NPI number from the national NPI Registry. Compare the profiles, then confirm availability and the insurance plans accepted directly with the office before you book.
How do I find an orthopedic surgeon near me in Destin?
Start with the 4 orthopedic surgery doctors listed above for Destin, open a profile, and use the Send Inquiry button to submit a consultation request through The Doctor Directory, which is free for patients. For more options, other cities filed in the Okaloosa County section with orthopedic surgeons listed include Fort Walton Beach (13), Niceville (7) and Eglin Afb (6). Practice locations come from NPI Registry records, so confirm the current office address with the practice before your visit.
How can I check an orthopedic surgeon's license in Florida?
Search the doctor's name or license number in the Florida Department of Health license verification portal, which shows license status and any public discipline. You can also confirm the specialty taxonomy and practice address by entering the NPI number shown on each profile into the NPPES NPI Registry. Board certification is checked separately through the certifying board, for example the ABMS Certification Matters search.