Primary Care (Nurse Practitioner)
There are 13,283 active primary care (nurse practitioner) providers in the United States, distributed across 60 states. CMS NPPES uses NUCC taxonomy code 363LP2300X for provider records classified as Primary Care within Nurse Practitioner. The taxonomy identifies the category reported on the NPI record; it does not by The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 126 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 98 providers
- DALLAS, TX 61 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 56 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 51 providers
- EL PASO, TX 29 providers
- PLANO, TX 23 providers
- BOISE, ID 22 providers
- IRVING, TX 21 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 20 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 18 providers
- SPRING, TX 14 providers
- DECATUR, GA 13 providers
- MACON, GA 13 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 12 providers
- SUGAR LAND, TX 12 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 12 providers
- TYLER, TX 11 providers
- LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 11 providers
- TEMPLE, TX 11 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Family (Nurse Practitioner) 250,876 active providers 363LF0000X
- Nurse Practitioner 103,435 active providers 363L00000X
- 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
- Gerontology (Nurse Practitioner) 11,239 active providers 363LG0600X
- Women's Health (Nurse Practitioner) 10,839 active providers 363LW0102X
- Neonatal (Nurse Practitioner) 4,845 active providers 363LN0000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Nurse Practitioner) 3,033 active providers 363LX0001X
- Neonatal, Critical Care (Nurse Practitioner) 2,371 active providers 363LN0005X
- Critical Care Medicine (Nurse Practitioner) 1,513 active providers 363LC0200X
About primary care (nurse practitioner)
CMS NPPES uses NUCC taxonomy code 363LP2300X for provider records classified as Primary Care within Nurse Practitioner. 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 nurse practitioner provider do?
Nurse Practitioner 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 nurse practitioner 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.