Healthcare professionals in Tennessee
- Healthcare professionals
- 126,740
- Physicians (MD, DO)
- 22,507
- Nurses and NPs
- 26,537
- Physician assistants
- 4,001
- Cities with 50+ HCPs
- 146
There are 22,507 physicians among 126,740 healthcare professionals in Tennessee. Nashville has the most, 22,896, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has the most affiliated doctors, 2,494.
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There are 22,507 physicians (MD and DO) among 126,740 healthcare professionals in Tennessee
Counting every HCP with an active NPI and a Tennessee practice address. Nurses and nurse practitioners are the largest group, with 26,537, and behavioral health clinicians second, with 24,086.
Tennessee HCPs by type
- Physicians (MD, DO)22,507
- Therapists (PT and OT)11,185
- Pharmacists8,255
- Non-clinical and support staff5,942
- Home and community care workers5,124
- Physician assistants4,001
- Other HCPs9,666
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Family medicine is the most common physician specialty in Tennessee, with 2,824 physicians
Internal medicine is second, with 2,816, and pediatrics third, with 1,313. Each physician is counted once, under the primary specialty on their NPI record.
- Family medicine2,824
- Internal medicine2,817
- Pediatrics1,315
- Emergency medicine1,248
- Anesthesiology953
- Obstetrics and gynecology894
- Diagnostic radiology878
- Psychiatry691
- Surgery658
- Cardiovascular disease478
- Orthopaedic surgery457
- Hospitalist438
- Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology410
- Gastroenterology382
- Neurology382
- Ophthalmology378
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has the most affiliated doctors in Tennessee, with 2,494
Methodist University Hospital in Memphis is second with 1,203 physicians, and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis third with 1,061. Physicians are counted at each hospital where they have a current affiliation, wherever they live.
| # | Hospital | Health system | Physicians | HCPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 2,494 | 4,478 |
| 2 | Methodist University HospitalMemphis | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | 1,203 | 1,831 |
| 3 | Baptist Memorial Hospital-MemphisMemphis | Baptist Memorial Health Care | 1,061 | 1,528 |
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has the most Tennessee doctors of any medical group, with 2,346
Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners is second with 635 physicians, and Southeastern Physician Services PC third with 492. Counts are physicians and HCPs with a Tennessee 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 Tennessee healthcare professionals, with 33,330
Hospitals are second, with 27,701. A clinician can practice at several kinds of site, so the shares overlap. Pharmacies are left out.
Tennessee HCPs by site of care
- Group practices and clinics33,330
- Hospitals27,701
- Physician offices3,279
- Ambulatory surgery centers3,258
- Home health agencies3,082
- FQHCs2,016
- Therapy and rehab centers1,897
- Rural health clinics1,715
- Skilled nursing facilities974
- Behavioral health centers619
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Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data and Dmand AI Practice Data
Nashville has the most doctors in Tennessee, with 22,896 healthcare professionals
More Tennessee cities with 1,000 or more HCPs
- Clarksville3,468
- Brentwood3,410
- Franklin2,951
- Jackson2,796
- Kingsport1,929
- Cookeville1,678
- Germantown1,576
- Maryville1,498
- Hendersonville1,381
146 Tennessee cities have 50 or more HCPs, and each one has its own page.
Source: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS)
34% of Tennessee physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago
5,298 of the 15,416 Tennessee physicians with a graduation year on file. 2,313 graduated in the last 10 years.
Physicians by years since medical school
- Under 10 years ago2,313
- 10 to 19 years ago4,334
- 20 to 29 years ago3,471
- 30 to 39 years ago2,960
- 40 or more years ago2,338
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Every Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee practice address.
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How many doctors are in Tennessee?
22,507 physicians (MDs and DOs) have an active NPI and a Tennessee practice address, among 126,740 Tennessee healthcare professionals.
How many healthcare professionals are in Tennessee?
126,740: 26,537 nurses and nurse practitioners, 24,086 behavioral health clinicians, 22,507 physicians, 11,185 physical and occupational therapists and 42,425 others.
What are the most common physician specialties in Tennessee?
By primary specialty: family medicine (2,824), internal medicine (2,816), pediatrics (1,313), emergency medicine (1,247), anesthesiology (953).
Which Tennessee hospitals have the most doctors?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with 2,494 affiliated physicians, followed by Methodist University Hospital with 1,203 and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis with 1,061.
Which Tennessee cities have the most doctors?
Nashville, with 22,896 healthcare professionals, 5,144 of them physicians. Knoxville (15,013) and Memphis (13,264) follow.
How can I contact healthcare professionals in Tennessee?
Dmand AI finds validated work emails, mobile numbers and practice phone numbers for healthcare professionals in Tennessee 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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