Healthcare professionals in San Diego, CA
- Healthcare professionals
- 53,542
- Physicians (MD, DO)
- 8,697
- Nurses and NPs
- 5,406
- Physician assistants
- 985
- Behavioral health clinicians
- 19,985
There are 8,697 physicians among 53,542 healthcare professionals in San Diego. Hillcrest Medical Center has the most affiliated doctors, 2,424, and family medicine is the most common physician specialty.
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There are 8,697 physicians (MD and DO) among 53,542 healthcare professionals in San Diego, CA
Counting every HCP with an active NPI and a San Diego practice address. Behavioral health clinicians are the largest group, with 19,985, and nurses and nurse practitioners third, with 5,406.
San Diego HCPs by type
- Behavioral health clinicians19,985
- Physicians (MD, DO)8,697
- Nurses and nurse practitioners5,406
- Non-clinical and support staff4,267
- Therapists (PT and OT)2,837
- Home and community care workers2,229
- Pharmacists1,841
- Dentists and dental staff1,673
- Speech therapists and audiologists1,234
- Athletic trainers1,231
- Other HCPs4,142
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Family medicine is the most common physician specialty in San Diego, with 1,013 physicians
Internal medicine is second, with 973, and pediatrics third, with 552. Each physician is counted once, under the primary specialty on their NPI record.
- Family medicine1,017
- Internal medicine1,000
- Pediatrics574
- Psychiatry534
- Emergency medicine437
- Anesthesiology432
- Obstetrics and gynecology334
- Diagnostic radiology287
- General practice267
- Hospitalist188
- Surgery163
- Dermatology157
- Ophthalmology143
- Orthopaedic surgery142
- Gastroenterology136
- Neurology131
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Hillcrest Medical Center has the most affiliated doctors in San Diego, with 2,424
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center is second with 1,051 physicians, and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego third with 884. Physicians are counted at each hospital where they have a current affiliation, wherever they live.
| # | Hospital | Health system | Physicians | HCPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest Medical CenterSan Diego | University of California Health | 2,424 | 3,404 |
| 2 | Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical CenterSan Diego | Kaiser Permanente | 1,051 | 1,640 |
| 3 | Scripps Mercy Hospital San DiegoSan Diego | Scripps Health | 884 | 1,058 |
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation has the most doctors of any San Diego medical group, with 1,231
Scripps Clinic Medical Group is second with 1,161 physicians, and Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group third with 875. Counts are physicians and HCPs with a California address.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
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6,825 San Diego healthcare professionals practice at a hospital, the most common site of care
Group practices and clinics are second, with 6,376. A clinician can practice at several kinds of site, so the shares overlap. Pharmacies are left out.
San Diego HCPs by site of care
- Hospitals6,825
- Group practices and clinics6,376
- Therapy and rehab centers1,207
- FQHCs1,102
- Physician offices876
- Ambulatory surgery centers730
- Home health agencies355
- Urgent care centers189
- Clinical labs116
- Skilled nursing facilities100
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27% of San Diego physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago
1,456 of the 5,336 San Diego physicians with a graduation year on file. 858 graduated in the last 10 years.
Physicians by years since medical school
- Under 10 years ago858
- 10 to 19 years ago1,641
- 20 to 29 years ago1,381
- 30 to 39 years ago878
- 40 or more years ago578
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Every San Diego HCP profile shows where they practice now, their Medicare activity and their NPI details
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- Medicare servicesServices and procedure codes billed to Medicare, from CMSOn every profile
- Medicare Part D prescribingClaims and drug costs from Part D, from CMSOn every profile
- Industry paymentsPayments from drug and device makers, from CMS Open PaymentsOn every profile
- Publications and clinical trialsResearch papers and trials linked to the NPI, when on fileOn every profile
- Licenses and graduation yearState license numbers and medical school graduation yearOn every profile
- NPI detailsNPI, enumeration date, primary taxonomy and practice addressOn every profile
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS), Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (CMS), Open Payments (CMS) and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Sources for the San Diego HCP directory
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| HCPs, types and specialties | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Sites of care, hospitals and medical groups | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medical school graduation year | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
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The directory counts HCPs with an active individual NPI, a name and a San Diego practice address.
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How many doctors are in San Diego?
8,697 physicians (MDs and DOs) have an active NPI and a San Diego practice address, among 53,542 San Diego healthcare professionals.
What are the most common physician specialties in San Diego?
By primary specialty: family medicine (1,013), internal medicine (973), pediatrics (552), psychiatry (526), emergency medicine (435).
Which San Diego hospitals have the most doctors?
Hillcrest Medical Center, with 2,424 affiliated physicians, followed by Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center with 1,051 and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego with 884.
Which medical groups have the most San Diego doctors?
Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation (1,231 physicians), Scripps Clinic Medical Group (1,161 physicians) and Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group (875 physicians). Counts are physicians with a California address.
How many San Diego physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago?
1,456 of the 5,336 with a graduation year on file, or 27%. 858 graduated in the last 10 years.
How can I contact healthcare professionals in San Diego?
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