Healthcare professionals in San Francisco, CA
- Healthcare professionals
- 39,295
- Physicians (MD, DO)
- 7,574
- Nurses and NPs
- 3,600
- Physician assistants
- 565
- Behavioral health clinicians
- 11,360
There are 7,574 physicians among 39,295 healthcare professionals in San Francisco. UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights has the most affiliated doctors, 2,948, and internal medicine is the most common physician specialty.
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There are 7,574 physicians (MD and DO) among 39,295 healthcare professionals in San Francisco, CA
Counting every HCP with an active NPI and a San Francisco practice address. Behavioral health clinicians are the largest group, with 11,360, and non-clinical and support staff third, with 4,216.
San Francisco HCPs by type
- Behavioral health clinicians11,360
- Physicians (MD, DO)7,574
- Non-clinical and support staff4,216
- Nurses and nurse practitioners3,600
- Home and community care workers2,992
- Dentists and dental staff1,620
- Therapists (PT and OT)1,433
- Pharmacists1,377
- Dietitians and nutritionists1,033
- Acupuncturists and naturopaths861
- Other HCPs3,229
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Internal medicine is the most common physician specialty in San Francisco, with 1,280 physicians
Psychiatry is second, with 689, and family medicine third, with 588. Each physician is counted once, under the primary specialty on their NPI record.
- Internal medicine1,362
- Psychiatry695
- Family medicine590
- Anesthesiology467
- Pediatrics445
- Emergency medicine267
- Diagnostic radiology237
- Neurology234
- Obstetrics and gynecology223
- Surgery196
- Hospitalist185
- Ophthalmology144
- Cardiovascular disease136
- Dermatology129
- Orthopaedic surgery111
- Infectious disease99
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights has the most affiliated doctors in San Francisco, with 2,948
California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness Campus is second with 1,061 physicians, and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center third with 1,040. Physicians are counted at each hospital where they have a current affiliation, wherever they live.
| # | Hospital | Health system | Physicians | HCPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus HeightsSan Francisco | University of California Health | 2,948 | 4,556 |
| 2 | California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness CampusSan Francisco | Sutter Health | 1,061 | 1,443 |
| 3 | Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma CenterSan Francisco | City and County of San Francisco, CA | 1,040 | 1,580 |
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
UCSF Pediatrics has the most doctors of any San Francisco medical group, with 3,527
UCSF Medical Group is second with 3,444 physicians, and UCSF Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging third with 1,588. Counts are physicians and HCPs with a California address.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
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7,140 San Francisco healthcare professionals practice at a hospital, the most common site of care
Group practices and clinics are second, with 6,816. A clinician can practice at several kinds of site, so the shares overlap. Pharmacies are left out.
San Francisco HCPs by site of care
- Hospitals7,140
- Group practices and clinics6,816
- Breast imaging centers764
- Physician offices658
- Urgent care centers393
- FQHCs323
- Home health agencies323
- School health centers255
- Ambulatory surgery centers188
- Therapy and rehab centers120
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26% of San Francisco physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago
1,202 of the 4,627 San Francisco physicians with a graduation year on file. 820 graduated in the last 10 years.
Physicians by years since medical school
- Under 10 years ago820
- 10 to 19 years ago1,517
- 20 to 29 years ago1,088
- 30 to 39 years ago688
- 40 or more years ago514
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
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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 Francisco 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 Francisco practice address.
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How many doctors are in San Francisco?
7,574 physicians (MDs and DOs) have an active NPI and a San Francisco practice address, among 39,295 San Francisco healthcare professionals.
What are the most common physician specialties in San Francisco?
By primary specialty: internal medicine (1,280), psychiatry (689), family medicine (588), anesthesiology (456), pediatrics (427).
Which San Francisco hospitals have the most doctors?
UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, with 2,948 affiliated physicians, followed by California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness Campus with 1,061 and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center with 1,040.
Which medical groups have the most San Francisco doctors?
UCSF Pediatrics (3,527 physicians), UCSF Medical Group (3,444 physicians) and UCSF Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging (1,588 physicians). Counts are physicians with a California address.
How many San Francisco physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago?
1,202 of the 4,627 with a graduation year on file, or 26%. 820 graduated in the last 10 years.
How can I contact healthcare professionals in San Francisco?
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