Healthcare professionals in Washington, DC
- Healthcare professionals
- 46,212
- Physicians (MD, DO)
- 6,278
- Nurses and NPs
- 3,538
- Physician assistants
- 892
- Behavioral health clinicians
- 6,735
There are 6,278 physicians among 46,212 healthcare professionals in Washington. MedStar Washington Hospital Center has the most affiliated doctors, 1,493, and internal medicine is the most common physician specialty.
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There are 6,278 physicians (MD and DO) among 46,212 healthcare professionals in Washington, DC
Counting every HCP with an active NPI and a Washington practice address. Home and community care workers are the largest group, with 19,944, and behavioral health clinicians second, with 6,735.
Washington HCPs by type
- Home and community care workers19,944
- Behavioral health clinicians6,735
- Physicians (MD, DO)6,278
- Nurses and nurse practitioners3,538
- Non-clinical and support staff2,711
- Therapists (PT and OT)1,495
- Dentists and dental staff1,028
- Physician assistants892
- Speech therapists and audiologists788
- Pharmacists779
- Other HCPs2,024
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Internal medicine is the most common physician specialty in Washington, with 825 physicians
Pediatrics is second, with 650, and psychiatry third, with 389. Each physician is counted once, under the primary specialty on their NPI record.
- Internal medicine828
- Pediatrics651
- Psychiatry389
- Family medicine321
- Anesthesiology282
- Emergency medicine280
- Obstetrics and gynecology198
- Diagnostic radiology160
- Surgery127
- Cardiovascular disease124
- Neurology118
- Ophthalmology104
- Infectious disease102
- Hospitalist94
- Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology85
- Gastroenterology83
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
MedStar Washington Hospital Center has the most affiliated doctors in Washington, with 1,493
Children's National Hospital is second with 1,183 physicians, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital third with 1,032. Physicians are counted at each hospital where they have a current affiliation, wherever they live.
| # | Hospital | Health system | Physicians | HCPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MedStar Washington Hospital CenterWashington | MedStar Health | 1,493 | 2,521 |
| 2 | Children's National HospitalWashington | Children's National Hospital | 1,183 | 1,933 |
| 3 | MedStar Georgetown University HospitalWashington | MedStar Health | 1,032 | 1,365 |
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Children's National Hospital has the most doctors of any Washington medical group, with 911
The GW Medical Faculty Associates is second with 539 physicians, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital third with 338. Counts are physicians and HCPs with a Washington, DC address.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
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6,170 Washington healthcare professionals practice at a hospital, the most common site of care
Group practices and clinics are second, with 3,080. A clinician can practice at several kinds of site, so the shares overlap. Pharmacies are left out.
Washington HCPs by site of care
- Hospitals6,170
- Group practices and clinics3,080
- Dialysis centers1,626
- FQHCs617
- Physician offices576
- Therapy and rehab centers294
- Home health agencies253
- Ambulatory surgery centers178
- Behavioral health centers154
- Skilled nursing facilities98
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28% of Washington physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago
915 of the 3,264 Washington physicians with a graduation year on file. 552 graduated in the last 10 years.
Physicians by years since medical school
- Under 10 years ago552
- 10 to 19 years ago1,066
- 20 to 29 years ago731
- 30 to 39 years ago465
- 40 or more years ago450
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Every Washington HCP profile shows where they practice now, their Medicare activity and their NPI details
- Primary practiceThe main place they practice, with its type and cityOn every profile
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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 Washington 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 Washington practice address.
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How many doctors are in Washington?
6,278 physicians (MDs and DOs) have an active NPI and a Washington practice address, among 46,212 Washington healthcare professionals.
What are the most common physician specialties in Washington?
By primary specialty: internal medicine (825), pediatrics (650), psychiatry (389), family medicine (321), anesthesiology (282).
Which Washington hospitals have the most doctors?
MedStar Washington Hospital Center, with 1,493 affiliated physicians, followed by Children's National Hospital with 1,183 and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital with 1,032.
Which medical groups have the most Washington doctors?
Children's National Hospital (911 physicians), The GW Medical Faculty Associates (539 physicians) and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (338 physicians). Counts are physicians with a Washington, DC address.
How many Washington physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago?
915 of the 3,264 with a graduation year on file, or 28%. 552 graduated in the last 10 years.
How can I contact healthcare professionals in Washington?
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