Internal Medicine
There are 189660 active internal medicine providers in the United States, distributed across 100 states. A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the di
By state
Top metros
- CHICAGO, IL 3294 providers
- NEW YORK, NY 2936 providers
- BOSTON, MA 2337 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 2075 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 2060 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 1938 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 1748 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 1540 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 1430 providers
- MIAMI, FL 1234 providers
- DALLAS, TX 1216 providers
- LAS VEGAS, NV 1164 providers
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 1115 providers
- BRONX, NY 1114 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 1067 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 1034 providers
- WASHINGTON, DC 1032 providers
- CLEVELAND, OH 933 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 932 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 895 providers
About internal medicine
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Frequently asked
What does a internal medicine provider do?
Internal 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 internal 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.