Internal Medicine
There are 13087 active internal medicine providers in the United States, distributed across 61 states. An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 369 providers
- BOSTON, MA 285 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 230 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 222 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 209 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 199 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 198 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 162 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 161 providers
- DALLAS, TX 127 providers
- WASHINGTON, DC 121 providers
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 120 providers
- MIAMI, FL 116 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 110 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 106 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 102 providers
- CLEVELAND, OH 98 providers
- NASHVILLE, TN 97 providers
- BRONX, NY 91 providers
- BETHESDA, MD 86 providers
About internal medicine
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
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.