Family Medicine
There are 2926 active family medicine providers in the United States, distributed across 55 states. A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This special
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 39 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 35 providers
- SAN JUAN, PR 31 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 26 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 25 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 25 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 24 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 23 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 22 providers
- HONOLULU, HI 22 providers
- DALLAS, TX 22 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 21 providers
- MIAMI, FL 19 providers
- NEW YORK, NY 19 providers
- ALBUQUERQUE, NM 17 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 16 providers
- TUCSON, AZ 16 providers
- LANCASTER, PA 16 providers
- LITTLE ROCK, AR 14 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 13 providers
About family medicine
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Frequently asked
What does a family medicine provider do?
Family Medicine 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 family medicine 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.