Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

What Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics does

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is an independent orthopedic specialty practice founded in 1983 in Carmel, Indiana, operating five clinic locations across Central Indiana (Carmel, Greenwood, Mooresville, Noblesville, and Tipton) with 25-plus fellowship-trained physicians and a total headcount of 101–250. Its core service lines span sports medicine, joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder), spine care, interventional pain management, arthritis treatment, orthobiologics, concussion care, workers' compensation, imaging, rehabilitation, and a retail-style walk-in urgent care called Forté Fast. The First Line Tactical Athlete Program provides embedded athletic trainers to police, fire, EMS, and municipal partners, while the Forté Orthopedic Research Institute advances clinical research and trains future orthopedic surgeons. The practice maintains physician-of-record relationships with the Indianapolis Colts, Purdue University, Butler University Athletics, multiple high schools, the IHSAA, Indianapolis Ballet, and Dance Kaleidoscope.

The underlying technology stack is an integrated orthopedic care platform rather than a software product. In-house imaging, rehabilitation, pain management, bracing (The Brace Place), and orthobiologics (PRP, A2M, MFAT, BMAC) are delivered under one operating model, supported by third-party integrations: InteliChart for the patient portal, HealthMe for direct-pay pricing bundles with Good Faith Estimates, MediCopy for HIPAA-compliant release of information, and Paycom for HR/ATS. Differentiated clinical offerings include minimally invasive anterior-approach hip replacement with cryoblation pain management, comprehensive interventional pain modalities (ultrasound-guided injections, ESWT, TenJet, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, Sprint PNS), and orthobiologics regenerative protocols.

Forté generates revenue from clinical services billed to insurance and self-pay patients, workers' compensation cases, recurring tactical-athlete municipal contracts, administrative/medical-records fees, and most recently from bundled self-pay packages priced through the HealthMe marketplace with Affirm financing. Go-to-market combines DTC clinic appointments, walk-in Forté Fast urgent care, physician referrals, community/school/sports partnerships, employer contracts, and a payer channel through Anthem's HealthSync Designated Orthopedic Network, which positions Forté as a founding provider offering orthopedic care at up to 50% lower cost than market benchmarks.

Name

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

Legal name

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

Website

https://forteortho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Orthopedic care services
• Sports medicine treatment
• Joint replacement surgery
• Pain management services
• Orthopedic urgent care

Headquarters

HQ city

Carmel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue from orthopedic consultations, surgical procedures, imaging services, rehabilitation, pain management injections, and orthobiologics treatments billed to insurance or self-pay patients
2. Self-Pay Healthcare Services: Direct-pay pricing bundles for office visits, procedures, and physical therapy offered through HealthMe marketplace with upfront payment options and Affirm financing
3. Tactical Athlete Program Contracts: Contracts with municipalities, police departments, and fire departments for embedded athletic trainer services and public safety personnel orthopedic care
4. Workers' Compensation Services: Orthopedic treatment services for work-related injuries billed through workers' compensation insurance
5. Medical Records and Administrative Services: FMLA/Disability form processing fees ($45 first form, $15 each additional) through partner MediCopy

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is an independent orthopedic specialty practice operating five clinic locations across Central Indiana (Carmel, Greenwood, Mooresville, Noblesville, and Tipton). The practice delivers integrated orthopedic care spanning surgical joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder), sports medicine, walk-in orthopedic urgent care (Forté Fast), interventional pain management, orthobiologics, imaging, rehabilitation, and concussion care, with in-house services from diagnosis through recovery under one roof.

Product overview

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is an independent, regionally-acclaimed orthopedic specialty practice in Central Indiana offering a comprehensive, integrated care model. The practice operates from five locations (Carmel, Greenwood, Mooresville, Noblesville, and Tipton) and provides services across the orthopedic spectrum including surgical procedures (joint replacement, spine surgery), sports medicine, urgent care (Forté Fast), rehabilitation, interventional pain management, orthobiologics, imaging, and specialized programs like the First Line Tactical Athlete program for public safety personnel. The core offerings center on surgical joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder) and sports medicine services, supported by integrated in-house rehabilitation, imaging, and pain management. The Forté Institute conducts research and trains future orthopedic specialists. Patient engagement is facilitated through the InteliChart portal platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forté Fast Orthopedic Urgent Care Walk-in orthopedic urgent care service offering same-day specialized care for recent bone, muscle, joint, and sports medicine injuries at Carmel, Greenwood, and Noblesville locations without emergency room costs.
• Joint Replacement Surgery Surgical service featuring fellowship-trained surgeons performing high volumes of hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures using advanced techniques and technologies for patients with severe joint conditions.
• Sports Medicine Services Comprehensive sports medicine care for athletes and active individuals at every level, including injury recovery, prevention, and management of ongoing orthopedic discomfort with personalized treatment plans.
• Arthritis Treatment Treatment for over 100 forms of arthritis affecting joints including hands, wrists, knees, hips, feet, ankles, shoulders, and lower back through physical therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, orthobiologics, and surgery.
• Orthobiologics Treatments Restorative medicine treatments using natural biological substances including Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M), Microfragmented Fat Aspirate (MFAT), and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) to optimize healing of orthopedic injuries.
• Interventional Pain Management Chronic pain treatment including diagnostic procedures (EMG, ultrasound-guided injections), corticosteroid and orthobiologic injections, nerve ablations, ESWT shockwave therapy, minimally invasive tenotomy, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and nerve blocks.
• Spine Care Services Back and neck pain treatment ranging from chiropractic care and interventional pain management to physical therapy and complex spinal surgery, including herniated disc treatment and spinal fusion procedures.
• Concussion Care Advanced diagnosis, care, and treatment for athletes with concussions delivered by specialists with neurosurgery or brain injury specialty training, available in Carmel, Greenwood, and Noblesville locations.
• First Line Tactical Athlete Program Embedded athletic trainer program placing certified trainers among police, fire, EMS, and municipal workers to provide injury prevention, health maintenance, injury triage, immediate care, and rehabilitation for public safety personnel.
• Imaging Services In-house specialized x-ray services with custom digital radiography, orthopedic-focused imaging protocols that capture comprehensive angles and views based on physician requests with minimized radiation exposure.
• Rehabilitation Services Integrated orthopedic rehabilitation including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training with evidence-driven, patient-focused care coordinated with physicians for optimized recovery outcomes.
• Workers' Compensation Services Specialized orthopedic services for work-related injuries with expertise in handling workers' compensation claims to help employees return to work quickly and safely.
• Outreach Athletic Training Services Athletic training services for organizations providing preventative care, immediate sports medicine treatments, and direct access to orthopedic specialists, including injury prevention programs and warm-up design.
• Bracing and Medical Equipment (The Brace Place) Durable medical equipment shop offering crutches, braces, cryotherapy, and other orthopedic supplies staffed by experienced DME specialists who assist with fit, function, and care of equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% lower cost for orthopedic care through HealthSync network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield established the HealthSync Designated Orthopedic Network in Indiana, with Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics and OrthoIndy as the first two participating providers. The network offers orthopedic care at up to 50% lower cost and provides participating plan members with dedicated concierge scheduling and care coordination services. Anthem began forming the network in late 2023 with plans to expand with additional providers.
• Indianapolis ColtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial sports medicine physicians for the Indianapolis Colts professional football team
• Purdue UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports medicine partnership with the public research institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana
• Butler University AthleticsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports medicine partnership with Butler University athletics program
• White River Fire DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire department tactical athlete program with embedded Forté athletic trainers providing injury prevention, triage, and rehabilitation services
• Carmel Indiana Police DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice department tactical athlete program with embedded Forté athletic trainers providing injury prevention and orthopedic evaluation services
• IHSAA (Indiana High School Athletic Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing sports medicine services to high school athletics programs across Indiana
• Indiana Athletic Trainers' AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with state athletic trainers association
• Dance KaleidoscopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance company receiving sports medicine and orthopedic care services
• Indianapolis BalletminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional ballet company receiving orthopedic care including hip treatment and rehabilitation
• Brebeuf Jesuit High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school sports program with athletic trainer services
• Guerin Catholic High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school sports program with athletic trainer services
• City of GreenwoodmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for tactical athlete program serving firefighters and public safety officers. Mayor Mark Myers noted the program's benefit for officers who can access preventative care for minor issues before they become major injuries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OrthoIndy: Indiana's largest independent orthopedic specialty practice and Forté's direct co-founding partner in the Anthem HealthSync network. Operates multiple Indianapolis-area locations and ortho hospital, competing head-to-head on joint replacement and sports medicine in the same geography.
• ATI Physical Therapy: Large national outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation and physical therapy provider. Overlaps with Forté's rehabilitation services line and targets the same sports-injury and post-surgical rehab patient pool in Indiana through clinic locations.
• Select Medical / Select Physical Therapy: Large publicly traded specialty care provider of physical therapy and outpatient rehabilitation. Competes with Forté's Rehabilitation Services line for post-surgical and sports rehab referrals across the Midwest.
• Athletico Physical Therapy: Midwest-based outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy chain with strong presence in Indiana. Directly competes for sports-medicine rehab patients and employer contracts adjacent to Forté's footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Indiana University Health (Orthopedic Surgery): Major academic health system operating hospital-based orthopedic surgery and sports medicine services across Indianapolis. Competes indirectly with Forté for tertiary joint replacement and complex trauma referrals while offering the scale an independent practice cannot match.
• Franciscan Health (Franciscan Physician Network): Regional Catholic health system that lost five orthopedic surgeons to Forté in 2025. Still operates orthopedic services and competes for patients in the same Central Indiana geography, making it a relevant ex-employer and continuing market participant.
• Community Health Network Orthopedic Care: Indianapolis-based integrated health network with orthopedic service lines at multiple hospitals. Competes for joint replacement and sports medicine patients in overlapping Central Indiana geographies and via multiple payor contracts.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) — Florida/West Palm Beach: National orthopedic hospital leader that has expanded into Florida. Serves as the gold-standard benchmark for integrated orthopedic specialty branding, research output, and physician training that Forté Institute emulates at a regional scale.

Emerging players

• Concentra (Orthopedic & Urgent Care): National occupational health and urgent care network offering walk-in orthopedic injury care through onsite employer clinics. Mirrors Forté Fast's walk-in acute-injury positioning and the Tactical Athlete employer-side deployment model.

Regional players

• Hoag Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute: Independent orthopedic specialty brand affiliated with Hoag Health in California. A useful directional peer showing the growth trajectory possible for an independent orthopedic practice with strong subspecialty depth and brand recognition outside of a hospital system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ForteOrthopedic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCi92BhRdMv38eN1-hp5boxg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ForteOrthopedics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forte-sports-medicine-and-orthopedics
• Instagraminstagram.com/forteorthopedics

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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