Physicians (MD, DO) in the US
- Physicians (MD, DO)
- 1,236,954
- Largest specialty
- 156,493
- States and territories
- 56
There are 1,236,954 physicians in the US, and family medicine physicians are the largest specialty among them.
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Family medicine physicians are the largest group of physicians in the US, with 156,493
By primary specialty, among 1,236,954 physicians in the US. Internists are second, with 153,425, and pediatricians third, with 75,548.
Physicians (MD, DO) in the US by specialty
- Family medicine156,493
- Internal medicine153,425
- Pediatrics75,548
- Emergency medicine70,641
- Anesthesiology60,115
- Psychiatry57,508
- Diagnostic radiology43,780
- Surgery34,604
- Hospitalist27,057
- Cardiovascular disease26,216
- Orthopaedic surgery25,108
- Ophthalmology22,774
- Neurology21,845
- Gastroenterology20,189
- General practice17,747
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
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California has the most physicians in the US, with 144,279
New York is second with 86,399, and Texas third with 85,039. Each state links to its own directory for this type.
Physicians (MD, DO) in every other state and territory
- New Jersey35,258
- Georgia33,206
- Virginia31,880
- Washington30,100
- Maryland25,860
- Minnesota24,458
- Arizona24,455
- Missouri23,811
- Wisconsin23,315
- Colorado22,716
- Tennessee22,507
- Indiana21,670
- South Carolina18,001
- Oregon17,483
- Connecticut16,329
- Louisiana14,972
- Alabama14,225
- Kentucky14,125
- Oklahoma12,262
- Puerto Rico11,687
- Iowa10,943
- Utah10,627
- Kansas9,563
- Nevada8,453
- Arkansas8,372
- Nebraska7,443
- Mississippi7,368
- New Mexico7,329
- West Virginia6,785
- Maine6,530
- Hawaii6,468
- Washington, DC6,291
- New Hampshire5,774
- Idaho5,523
- Rhode Island5,093
- Delaware4,399
- Montana4,305
- South Dakota3,242
- Alaska3,043
- Vermont2,959
- North Dakota2,900
- Wyoming1,748
- American Samoa127
- Guam126
- U.S. Virgin Islands85
- Northern Mariana Islands34
Source: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS)
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| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| HCPs, types and specialties | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
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How many physicians are in the US?
1,236,954 physicians have an active NPI and a US practice address. The largest specialties are family medicine physicians (156,493), internists (153,425) and pediatricians (75,548).
Which state has the most physicians?
California, with 144,279. New York is second with 86,399, and Texas third with 85,039.
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