Healthcare professionals in Iowa
- Healthcare professionals
- 49,568
- Physicians (MD, DO)
- 10,943
- Nurses and NPs
- 7,232
- Physician assistants
- 1,778
- Cities with 50+ HCPs
- 111
There are 10,943 physicians among 49,568 healthcare professionals in Iowa. Iowa City has the most, 6,461, and University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center has the most affiliated doctors, 1,793.
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There are 10,943 physicians (MD and DO) among 49,568 healthcare professionals in Iowa
Counting every HCP with an active NPI and an Iowa practice address. Physicians (MD, DO) are the largest group, with 10,943, and behavioral health clinicians second, with 9,741.
Iowa HCPs by type
- Physicians (MD, DO)10,943
- Pharmacists3,494
- Chiropractors2,080
- Physician assistants1,778
- Non-clinical and support staff1,208
- Other HCPs4,079
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Family medicine is the most common physician specialty in Iowa, with 2,356 physicians
Internal medicine is second, with 989, and emergency medicine third, with 561. Each physician is counted once, under the primary specialty on their NPI record.
- Family medicine2,356
- Internal medicine990
- Emergency medicine561
- Anesthesiology537
- Pediatrics524
- Surgery439
- Psychiatry405
- Diagnostic radiology402
- Obstetrics and gynecology360
- Hospitalist272
- Orthopaedic surgery269
- Ophthalmology229
- Cardiovascular disease189
- Neurology182
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation160
- Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology157
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center has the most affiliated doctors in Iowa, with 1,793
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines is second with 850 physicians, and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center third with 809. Physicians are counted at each hospital where they have a current affiliation, wherever they live.
| # | Hospital | Health system | Physicians | HCPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterIowa City | The University of Iowa | 1,793 | 2,931 |
| 2 | UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical CenterDes Moines | UnityPoint Health | 850 | 1,463 |
| 3 | MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines | Trinity Health | 809 | 1,338 |
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic has the most Iowa doctors of any medical group, with 1,256
UnityPoint Clinic is second with 767 physicians, and Broadlawns Medical Center third with 349. Counts are physicians and HCPs with an Iowa address.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
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Dmand AI has the EHR for 27,915 of 49,568 Iowa HCPs, at their hospital and their practice. Filter by Epic, Oracle Health, MEDITECH, athenahealth and more, then reach them with validated work emails and mobile numbers.
13,803 Iowa healthcare professionals practice at a hospital, the most common site of care
Group practices and clinics are second, with 11,718. A clinician can practice at several kinds of site, so the shares overlap. Pharmacies are left out.
Iowa HCPs by site of care
- Hospitals13,803
- Group practices and clinics11,718
- Physician offices1,959
- Home health agencies1,483
- Hospices1,190
- Therapy and rehab centers1,162
- Skilled nursing facilities932
- Ambulatory surgery centers931
- Rural health clinics703
- Breast imaging centers561
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Each public profile names one place an HCP practices. A free account shows every current hospital, clinic and medical group, the employer and validated contacts for all 49,568.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data and Dmand AI Practice Data
Iowa City has the most doctors in Iowa, with 6,461 healthcare professionals
More Iowa cities with 600 or more HCPs
- Sioux City1,437
- Dubuque1,412
- Ankeny1,410
- Ames1,231
- Council Bluffs1,091
- Mason City867
- Urbandale662
- Bettendorf653
- Clive625
111 Iowa cities have 50 or more HCPs, and each one has its own page.
Source: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS)
31% of Iowa physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago
2,096 of the 6,738 Iowa physicians with a graduation year on file. 1,159 graduated in the last 10 years.
Physicians by years since medical school
- Under 10 years ago1,159
- 10 to 19 years ago1,915
- 20 to 29 years ago1,568
- 30 to 39 years ago1,221
- 40 or more years ago875
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Every Iowa 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
- Every site of careEach hospital, clinic and group where they practice nowWith a free account
- EmployerThe organization they work for, when one is on fileWith a free account
- 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
- Work email and mobile numberFound on request through healthcare waterfall enrichment, then validatedWith a free account
- EHR in useThe EHR at each site where they practiceWith a free account
- Colleagues at each siteThe clinicians they work with at each hospital and groupWith a free account
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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 Iowa 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 an Iowa practice address.
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How many doctors are in Iowa?
10,943 physicians (MDs and DOs) have an active NPI and an Iowa practice address, among 49,568 Iowa healthcare professionals.
How many healthcare professionals are in Iowa?
49,568: 10,943 physicians, 9,741 behavioral health clinicians, 7,232 nurses and nurse practitioners, 4,899 physical and occupational therapists and 16,753 others.
What are the most common physician specialties in Iowa?
By primary specialty: family medicine (2,356), internal medicine (989), emergency medicine (561), anesthesiology (537), pediatrics (524).
Which Iowa hospitals have the most doctors?
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center, with 1,793 affiliated physicians, followed by UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center with 850 and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center with 809.
Which Iowa cities have the most doctors?
Iowa City, with 6,461 healthcare professionals, 2,469 of them physicians. Des Moines (5,524) and Cedar Rapids (3,003) follow.
How can I contact healthcare professionals in Iowa?
Dmand AI finds validated work emails, mobile numbers and practice phone numbers for healthcare professionals in Iowa through healthcare waterfall enrichment, matched to the site where each one practices now. They are available with a free Dmand AI account: 30 days free, self-serve, no credit card.
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