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Preferred Provider Organization

There are 3,089 active preferred provider organization providers in the United States, distributed across 53 states. A group of physicians and/or hospitals who contract with an employer to provide services to their employees. In a PPO, the patient may got to the physician of his/her choice, even if that physician do The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.

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About preferred provider organization

A group of physicians and/or hospitals who contract with an employer to provide services to their employees. In a PPO, the patient may got to the physician of his/her choice, even if that physician does not participate in the PPO, but the patient receives care at a lower benefit level.

Definition source: NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy.

Frequently asked

What does a preferred provider organization provider do?

Preferred Provider Organization 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 preferred provider organization 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.

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