Peer Specialist
There are 31029 active peer specialist providers in the United States, distributed across 53 states. Individuals certified to perform peer support services through a training process defined by a government agency, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs or a state mental health department/certifi
By state
Top metros
- OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 1034 providers
- TULSA, OK 877 providers
- LOUISA, KY 768 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 754 providers
- RIVERSIDE, CA 378 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 371 providers
- COLUMBUS, OH 369 providers
- CLEVELAND, OH 346 providers
- SPOKANE, WA 324 providers
- SALEM, OR 295 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 288 providers
- DETROIT, MI 264 providers
- ALBUQUERQUE, NM 255 providers
- EUGENE, OR 247 providers
- CINCINNATI, OH 234 providers
- LAWTON, OK 221 providers
- SACRAMENTO, CA 220 providers
- LEXINGTON, KY 198 providers
- MEDFORD, OR 190 providers
- AKRON, OH 190 providers
About peer specialist
Individuals certified to perform peer support services through a training process defined by a government agency, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs or a state mental health department/certification/licensing authority.
Frequently asked
What does a peer specialist provider do?
Peer 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 peer 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.