Surgery
There are 44376 active surgery providers in the United States, distributed across 82 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
By state
Top metros
- CHICAGO, IL 612 providers
- NEW YORK, NY 514 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 482 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 467 providers
- BOSTON, MA 444 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 355 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 303 providers
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 281 providers
- DALLAS, TX 274 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 247 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 232 providers
- CLEVELAND, OH 232 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 229 providers
- ROCHESTER, MN 216 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 215 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 212 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 204 providers
- TAMPA, FL 203 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 199 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 191 providers
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?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.