Medical (Physician Assistant)
There are 40,201 active medical (physician assistant) providers in the United States, distributed across 71 states. CMS NPPES uses NUCC taxonomy code 363AM0700X for provider records classified as Medical within Physician Assistant. The taxonomy identifies the category reported on the NPI record; it does not by itse The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- ATLANTA, GA 276 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 272 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 212 providers
- DALLAS, TX 210 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 134 providers
- BOISE, ID 91 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 71 providers
- GAINESVILLE, GA 68 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 61 providers
- PLANO, TX 47 providers
- SAVANNAH, GA 45 providers
- MERIDIAN, ID 44 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 44 providers
- IDAHO FALLS, ID 43 providers
- DECATUR, GA 41 providers
- MCALLEN, TX 39 providers
- POCATELLO, ID 34 providers
- FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 33 providers
- LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 32 providers
- COLUMBUS, GA 30 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Physician Assistant 168,846 active providers 363A00000X
- Surgical (Physician Assistant) 19,022 active providers 363AS0400X
- Family (Nurse Practitioner) 250,876 active providers 363LF0000X
- Nurse Practitioner 103,435 active providers 363L00000X
- Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 80,795 active providers 367500000X
- Psychiatric/Mental Health (Nurse Practitioner) 73,762 active providers 363LP0808X
- Adult Health (Nurse Practitioner) 33,261 active providers 363LA2200X
- Acute Care (Nurse Practitioner) 27,839 active providers 363LA2100X
- Pediatrics (Nurse Practitioner) 24,051 active providers 363LP0200X
- Advanced Practice Midwife 14,118 active providers 367A00000X
- Primary Care (Nurse Practitioner) 13,283 active providers 363LP2300X
- Gerontology (Nurse Practitioner) 11,239 active providers 363LG0600X
About medical (physician assistant)
CMS NPPES uses NUCC taxonomy code 363AM0700X for provider records classified as Medical within Physician Assistant. The taxonomy identifies the category reported on the NPI record; it does not by itself verify services offered, current licensure, or board certification.
Frequently asked
What does a physician assistant provider do?
Physician Assistant 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 physician assistant 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.