Podiatrist
There are 17251 active podiatrist providers in the United States, distributed across 56 states. A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseas
By state
Top metros
- BROOKLYN, NY 265 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 260 providers
- NEW YORK, NY 248 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 160 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 147 providers
- MIAMI, FL 113 providers
- BRONX, NY 101 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 95 providers
- CINCINNATI, OH 88 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 83 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 71 providers
- LAS VEGAS, NV 65 providers
- STATEN ISLAND, NY 62 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 61 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 58 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 58 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 57 providers
- TAMPA, FL 56 providers
- JACKSONVILLE, FL 55 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 55 providers
About podiatrist
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Frequently asked
What does a podiatrist provider do?
Podiatrist 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 podiatrist 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.