Anesthesiology
There are 71348 active anesthesiology providers in the United States, distributed across 78 states. An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The
By state
Top metros
- DALLAS, TX 1645 providers
- NEW YORK, NY 1538 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 1291 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 1153 providers
- BOSTON, MA 1073 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 891 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 858 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 705 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 704 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 657 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 628 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 587 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 561 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 524 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 523 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 516 providers
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 513 providers
- CLEVELAND, OH 504 providers
- MIAMI, FL 491 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 490 providers
About anesthesiology
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Frequently asked
What does a anesthesiology provider do?
Anesthesiology 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 anesthesiology 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.