Surgery
There are 45,117 active surgery providers in the United States, distributed across 79 states. A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: aliment The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 478 providers
- DALLAS, TX 281 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 241 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 206 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 181 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 119 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 96 providers
- EL PASO, TX 92 providers
- NORCROSS, GA 88 providers
- PLANO, TX 85 providers
- MACON, GA 70 providers
- GALVESTON, TX 68 providers
- BOISE, ID 63 providers
- SAVANNAH, GA 49 providers
- TEMPLE, TX 46 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 45 providers
- COLUMBUS, GA 42 providers
- MCALLEN, TX 40 providers
- AMARILLO, TX 39 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 38 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Vascular Surgery (Surgery) 7,821 active providers 2086S0129X
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Surgery) 4,513 active providers 2086S0122X
- Surgical Oncology (Surgery) 2,454 active providers 2086X0206X
- Surgical Critical Care (Surgery) 2,141 active providers 2086S0102X
- Pediatric Surgery (Surgery) 1,744 active providers 2086S0120X
- Trauma Surgery (Surgery) 1,692 active providers 2086S0127X
- Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) 666 active providers 2086S0105X
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Surgery) 51 active providers 2086H0002X
- Family Medicine 210,951 active providers 207Q00000X
- Internal Medicine 193,133 active providers 207R00000X
- Pediatrics 87,864 active providers 208000000X
- Emergency Medicine 80,796 active providers 207P00000X
About surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Frequently asked
What does a surgery provider do?
Surgery 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 surgery 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?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.