Specialist
There are 89482 active specialist providers in the United States, distributed across 72 states. An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general educatio
By state
Top metros
- BROOKLYN, NY 6087 providers
- NEW YORK, NY 2382 providers
- BRONX, NY 919 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 856 providers
- STATEN ISLAND, NY 824 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 740 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 688 providers
- MIAMI, FL 543 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 542 providers
- MANCHESTER, NH 525 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 495 providers
- FOREST HILLS, NY 413 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 407 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 403 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 372 providers
- DALLAS, TX 366 providers
- WHITE PLAINS, NY 345 providers
- DENVER, CO 343 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 341 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 330 providers
About specialist
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Frequently asked
What does a specialist provider do?
Specialist 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 specialist 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.