Psychologist
There are 57007 active psychologist providers in the United States, distributed across 76 states. A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the applicati
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 1812 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 754 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 551 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 496 providers
- BOSTON, MA 479 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 464 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 452 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 441 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 426 providers
- MINNEAPOLIS, MN 374 providers
- WASHINGTON, DC 367 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 339 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 336 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 326 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 321 providers
- DENVER, CO 320 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 313 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 309 providers
- DALLAS, TX 301 providers
- CINCINNATI, OH 289 providers
About psychologist
A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
Frequently asked
What does a psychologist provider do?
Psychologist providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a psychologist provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.