Healthcare professionals in Santa Cruz, CA
- Healthcare professionals
- 4,818
- Physicians (MD, DO)
- 525
- Nurses and NPs
- 412
- Physician assistants
- 121
- Behavioral health clinicians
- 2,439
There are 525 physicians among 4,818 healthcare professionals in Santa Cruz. Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital has the most affiliated doctors, 426, and family medicine is the most common physician specialty.
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There are 525 physicians (MD and DO) among 4,818 healthcare professionals in Santa Cruz, CA
Counting every HCP with an active NPI and a Santa Cruz practice address. Behavioral health clinicians are the largest group, with 2,439, and nurses and nurse practitioners third, with 412.
Santa Cruz HCPs by type
- Behavioral health clinicians2,439
- Physicians (MD, DO)525
- Nurses and nurse practitioners412
- Home and community care workers362
- Acupuncturists and naturopaths224
- Therapists (PT and OT)174
- Physician assistants121
- Non-clinical and support staff107
- Dentists and dental staff106
- Chiropractors77
- Other HCPs271
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Family medicine is the most common physician specialty in Santa Cruz, with 113 physicians
Emergency medicine is second, with 34, and internal medicine third, with 34. Each physician is counted once, under the primary specialty on their NPI record.
- Family medicine113
- Emergency medicine34
- Internal medicine35
- Psychiatry35
- Hospitalist30
- Pediatrics30
- Anesthesiology28
- Obstetrics and gynecology21
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation15
- Surgery15
- Diagnostic radiology14
- Ophthalmology11
- Cardiovascular disease9
- General practice9
- Hematology and oncology9
- Pulmonary disease9
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital has the most affiliated doctors in Santa Cruz, with 426
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz is second with 81 physicians, and Santa Cruz Psychiatric Health Facility third with 3. Physicians are counted at each hospital where they have a current affiliation, wherever they live.
| # | Hospital | Health system | Physicians | HCPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dignity Health - Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz | CommonSpirit Health | 426 | 583 |
| 2 | Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa CruzSanta Cruz | Sutter Health | 81 | 110 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz Psychiatric Health FacilitySanta Cruz | Telecare | 3 | 5 |
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Anesthesia Medical Group of Santa Cruz has the most doctors of any Santa Cruz medical group, with 41
County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency (HSA) is second with 39 physicians, and Santa Cruz Women's Health Center third with 30. Counts are physicians and HCPs with a California address.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
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Group practices and clinics are the most common site of care for Santa Cruz healthcare professionals, with 583
Hospitals are second, with 410. A clinician can practice at several kinds of site, so the shares overlap. Pharmacies are left out.
Santa Cruz HCPs by site of care
- Group practices and clinics583
- Hospitals410
- FQHCs137
- Breast imaging centers93
- Home health agencies81
- Physician offices65
- Hospices37
- Therapy and rehab centers34
- Ambulatory surgery centers10
- Skilled nursing facilities7
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36% of Santa Cruz physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago
125 of the 347 Santa Cruz physicians with a graduation year on file. 39 graduated in the last 10 years.
Physicians by years since medical school
- Under 10 years ago39
- 10 to 19 years ago95
- 20 to 29 years ago88
- 30 to 39 years ago78
- 40 or more years ago47
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 Santa Cruz 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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How many doctors are in Santa Cruz?
525 physicians (MDs and DOs) have an active NPI and a Santa Cruz practice address, among 4,818 Santa Cruz healthcare professionals.
What are the most common physician specialties in Santa Cruz?
By primary specialty: family medicine (113), emergency medicine (34), internal medicine (34), psychiatry (34), hospitalist (30).
Which Santa Cruz hospitals have the most doctors?
Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital, with 426 affiliated physicians, followed by Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz with 81 and Santa Cruz Psychiatric Health Facility with 3.
Which medical groups have the most Santa Cruz doctors?
Anesthesia Medical Group of Santa Cruz (41 physicians), County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency (HSA) (39 physicians) and Santa Cruz Women's Health Center (30 physicians). Counts are physicians with a California address.
How many Santa Cruz physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago?
125 of the 347 with a graduation year on file, or 36%. 39 graduated in the last 10 years.
How can I contact healthcare professionals in Santa Cruz?
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