Healthcare professionals in Chicago, IL
- Healthcare professionals
- 62,882
- Physicians (MD, DO)
- 17,171
- Nurses and NPs
- 7,818
- Physician assistants
- 1,896
- Behavioral health clinicians
- 15,220
There are 17,171 physicians among 62,882 healthcare professionals in Chicago. Northwestern Memorial Hospital has the most affiliated doctors, 2,851, and internal medicine is the most common physician specialty.
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There are 17,171 physicians (MD and DO) among 62,882 healthcare professionals in Chicago, IL
Counting every HCP with an active NPI and a Chicago practice address. Physicians (MD, DO) are the largest group, with 17,171, and behavioral health clinicians second, with 15,220.
Chicago HCPs by type
- Physicians (MD, DO)17,171
- Behavioral health clinicians15,220
- Nurses and nurse practitioners7,818
- Therapists (PT and OT)4,281
- Non-clinical and support staff3,944
- Dentists and dental staff2,663
- Pharmacists2,265
- Speech therapists and audiologists2,014
- Physician assistants1,896
- Athletic trainers1,255
- Other HCPs4,355
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Internal medicine is the most common physician specialty in Chicago, with 2,815 physicians
Family medicine is second, with 1,610, and pediatrics third, with 1,247. Each physician is counted once, under the primary specialty on their NPI record.
- Internal medicine2,817
- Family medicine1,610
- Pediatrics1,248
- Anesthesiology893
- Emergency medicine886
- Psychiatry763
- Obstetrics and gynecology663
- Surgery547
- Diagnostic radiology473
- Neurology374
- Hospitalist328
- Cardiovascular disease286
- Ophthalmology284
- Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology281
- Gastroenterology256
- Orthopaedic surgery249
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Northwestern Memorial Hospital has the most affiliated doctors in Chicago, with 2,851
University of Chicago Medical Center is second with 1,942 physicians, and Rush University Medical Center third with 1,481. Physicians are counted at each hospital where they have a current affiliation, wherever they live.
| # | Hospital | Health system | Physicians | HCPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago | Northwestern Medicine | 2,851 | 4,036 |
| 2 | University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago | UChicago Medicine | 1,942 | 2,767 |
| 3 | Rush University Medical CenterChicago | Rush University System for Health | 1,481 | 2,180 |
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation has the most doctors of any Chicago medical group, with 3,118
University of Illinois Physicians Group (UIPG) is second with 1,463 physicians, and Rush University Internists third with 1,347. Counts are physicians and HCPs with an Illinois address.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
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15,124 Chicago healthcare professionals practice at a hospital, the most common site of care
Group practices and clinics are second, with 13,887. A clinician can practice at several kinds of site, so the shares overlap. Pharmacies are left out.
Chicago HCPs by site of care
- Hospitals15,124
- Group practices and clinics13,887
- Clinical labs2,399
- Physician offices2,210
- FQHCs1,389
- Therapy and rehab centers696
- Breast imaging centers658
- Home health agencies658
- Ambulatory surgery centers518
- Skilled nursing facilities470
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29% of Chicago physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago
2,465 of the 8,560 Chicago physicians with a graduation year on file. 1,828 graduated in the last 10 years.
Physicians by years since medical school
- Under 10 years ago1,828
- 10 to 19 years ago2,533
- 20 to 29 years ago1,734
- 30 to 39 years ago1,304
- 40 or more years ago1,161
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Every Chicago HCP profile shows where they practice now, their Medicare activity and their NPI details
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- 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
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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 Chicago 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 Chicago practice address.
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How many doctors are in Chicago?
17,171 physicians (MDs and DOs) have an active NPI and a Chicago practice address, among 62,882 Chicago healthcare professionals.
What are the most common physician specialties in Chicago?
By primary specialty: internal medicine (2,815), family medicine (1,610), pediatrics (1,247), anesthesiology (893), emergency medicine (886).
Which Chicago hospitals have the most doctors?
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, with 2,851 affiliated physicians, followed by University of Chicago Medical Center with 1,942 and Rush University Medical Center with 1,481.
Which medical groups have the most Chicago doctors?
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (3,118 physicians), University of Illinois Physicians Group (UIPG) (1,463 physicians) and Rush University Internists (1,347 physicians). Counts are physicians with an Illinois address.
How many Chicago physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago?
2,465 of the 8,560 with a graduation year on file, or 29%. 1,828 graduated in the last 10 years.
How can I contact healthcare professionals in Chicago?
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