How many Specialist providers are in the US?

89,421 Specialist providers have their primary specialty listed as Specialist in the NPPES National Provider Identifier registry. This includes both active and deactivated NPI records. The states with the most Specialist providers are New York (25,003), California (9,091), Florida (5,762).

What does a Specialist do?

A Specialist is a licensed healthcare provider whose primary specialty is classified under the Specialist taxonomy code (174400000X) in the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee. NPI numbers are assigned by CMS and required for all U.S. healthcare billing.

Where does this Specialist provider data come from?

All data comes from the NPPES (National Plan and Provider Enumeration System) public data files published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Every licensed U.S. healthcare provider must register an NPI number with CMS. For real-time NPI lookup, use the official registry at nppes.cms.hhs.gov.

Specialist Providers

Q: How do I find a Specialist provider near me?

Use the state filter on this page to narrow Specialist providers by state. You can also search by provider name. Each provider listing links to a full profile with their practice address, NPI number, and credentials. For appointment scheduling, contact the provider's office directly — DoctorDataHub displays registry data only and does not support appointment booking.

The NPPES registry lists 89,421 Specialist providers across the United States — including both individual practitioners and organizations with Specialist as their primary specialty. The highest concentrations are in New York, California, Florida . Use the filters below to narrow by state or search by name.

Data sourced from the NPPES public data files published by CMS. Taxonomy code: 174400000X.

Sole Proprietor Active Only

Name	Credential	City, State	NPI
MS. SUSAN ACOSTA	—	EL MONTE, CA	1922277896
YEXENIA ACOSTA	—	BROOKLYN, NY	1346682630
DR. DOMINGO ACOSTA-ALBINO	M.D.	MAYAGUEZ, PR	1548343031
DR. MARIA VICTORIA ACOSTA-RUA	M.D.	JACKSONVILLE, FL	1043367519
NICOLE MARIE ACQUAFREDDA	—	NEW YORK, NY	1750873246
JULIET ELIZABETH ACQUAVITO	—	WESTBURY, NY	1316771660
MRS. JENNIFER MARCUS ACQUAVIVA	MPT	PHILADELPHIA, PA	1346366820
RAFAEL ACRA	MD	MIAMI, FL	1629008586
JEFFREY S. ACREE	MD	SHELBY, NC	1750474573
DEBRA J ACRES	BS	MANCHESTER, NH	1578849121
VALERIE ACTON	L.E.	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	1982478442
CLAIRE ACUFF	PTA	AVONDALE, AZ	1639523806
DR. NIV AD	M.D.	TAKOMA PARK, MD	1982673364
WAHBI ADAD	M.D.	HIGHLAND, IN	1043648207
DONNA G. ADAIR	LMP	FEDERAL WAY, WA	1386840486
DONNA BRYAN HOWELL ADAIR	COTA	ZEBULON, NC	1629357504
LAURA JANE ADAIR	LMP	ISSAQUAH, WA	1477614907
ROBERT J. ADAIR	M.D.	SANTA MONICA, CA	1629013321
LALLUH ADREN RENON ADALLA	—	JAMAICA, NY	1437974573
HAGER ADAM	—	HAZLET, NJ	1619609054
MS. NANCY M ADAM	LMT	FT LAUDERDALE, FL	1356417372
CAROLINE ADAMO	—	YONKERS, NY	1588178107
CHRISTOPHER ADAMO	LCMT	PROVIDENCE, RI	1861881674
ALEXA ADAMS	—	PEEKSKILL, NY	1457191934
ALEXANDRA ADAMS	BS	MANCHESTER, NH	1568988020
MR. ALFRED EUGENE ADAMS	M.D.	OAKLAND, CA	1811184849
ALISON JOY ADAMS	PTA	OVERLAND PARK, KS	1225164098
ALYSSA ADAMS	—	RIVERTON, UT	1104202837
ANGELA ADAMS	MD	RIVER EDGE, NJ	1225096423
ANN ADAMS	—	KEENE, NH	1205958808
ASHLEY MARIE ADAMS	—	BUFFALO, NY	1912681578
MRS. AYANA ADAMS	—	OCALA, FL	1104297233
MRS. BRANDY LETICIA ADAMS	BACHELORS IECE	BOWLING GREEN, KY	1013226679
CAMRYN R ADAMS	—	KEENE, NH	1649968066
DR. CHARLES PULLIAM ADAMS JR.	M.D	JACKSONVILLE, FL	1710917950
MR. CHARLES MICHAEL ADAMS SR.	M.D.	BIRMINGHAM, AL	1902882319
MS. CHERIE MONIQUE ADAMS	—	EVANSTON, IL	1063645810
MRS. CHRISTINE ADAMS	—	LAKE CLEAR, NY	1437411923
CHRISTINE ADAMS	LMT	DELTA, CO	1295260057
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL ADAMS	CRM	ALBANY, OR	1972213577
CLAUDETTE ADAMS	—	BROOKLYN, NY	1649067588
COLLEEN A ADAMS	—	KEENE, NH	1477988996
COURTNEY ADAMS	LMSW	YONKERS, NY	1184182685
DANA ADAMS	—	BROOKLYN, NY	1952688491
MISS DANIELLE JOY ADAMS	—	IDAHO FALLS, ID	1609106079
DELEASHIA ADAMS	—	DENVER, CO	1548625049
DERRICK ADAMS	—	CINCINNATI, OH	1447672217
DR. DONALD F ADAMS	M.D.	SAN ANTONIO, TX	1417033564
EDWARD L ADAMS	MD	GRAND FORKS, ND	1346287554
MRS. ELSIE RICKS ADAMS	MSW	NEW ORLEANS, LA	1427242429

Specialist Providers by State

APO/FPO Europe, Middle East & Africa 4 APO/FPO Pacific 3 Alabama 1,017 Alaska 173 American Samoa 2 Arizona 1,406 Arkansas 779 California 9,091 Colorado 1,810 Connecticut 654 Delaware 236 Florida 5,762 Georgia 1,886 Guam 22 Hawaii 520 Idaho 307 Illinois 2,036 Indiana 740 Iowa 200 Kansas 387 Kentucky 677 Louisiana 1,090 Maine 327 Maryland 1,668 Massachusetts 1,548 Michigan 1,495 Minnesota 1,000 Mississippi 438 Missouri 797 Montana 195 Nebraska 232 Nevada 457 New Hampshire 1,066 New Jersey 2,975 New Mexico 554 New York 25,003 North Carolina 1,571 North Dakota 213 Ohio 2,056 Oklahoma 703 Oregon 1,417 Pennsylvania 2,871 Puerto Rico 997 Rhode Island 265 South Carolina 709 South Dakota 63 Tennessee 1,373 Texas 4,046 U.S. Virgin Islands 20 Utah 602 Vermont 79 Virginia 1,484 Washington 3,193 Washington D.C. 216 West Virginia 439 Wisconsin 452 Wyoming 95

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Specialist providers are in the United States?

89,421 providers list Specialist as their primary specialty in the NPPES registry. This count reflects all registered NPI records with the Specialist taxonomy code (174400000X), including both active and deactivated records. The largest concentrations are in New York (25,003), California (9,091), Florida (5,762).

What is the NUCC taxonomy code for Specialist?

The NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Specialist is 174400000X. NUCC taxonomy codes are maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee and are used on CMS 1500 claim forms and in the NPPES registry to classify provider types and specialties.

How do I find a Specialist provider near me?

Use the state dropdown above to narrow Specialist providers to your state. You can also search by name. Each result links to a full provider profile with their practice address, NPI number, and credentials. For appointments, contact the provider's office directly — DoctorDataHub displays registry data only and does not support booking.

What credentials do Specialist providers typically hold?

Credentials vary by Specialist provider type. Individual practitioners commonly hold degrees such as MD (Doctor of Medicine), DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician Assistant), or specialty-specific certifications. Each provider's credential is listed in the results table above.

Where does this provider data come from?

DoctorDataHub publishes data from the NPPES public data files released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Every licensed U.S. healthcare provider is required to obtain an NPI number. For real-time lookup and the most current information, use the official registry at nppes.cms.hhs.gov.