Where does the Washington D.C. provider data come from?

All provider 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 healthcare provider in the U.S. is required to register and maintain an NPI number. For real-time verification, use the official NPPES registry at nppes.cms.hhs.gov.

Healthcare Providers in Washington D.C.

51,161 licensed healthcare providers are registered with a Washington D.C. practice address in the federal NPPES database — including physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, mental health providers, physical therapists, and healthcare organizations. The most common specialty is Home Health Aide (9,097 providers).

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Top Specialties in Washington D.C.

Home Health Aide 9,097 Foot & Ankle Surgery 5,292 Case Manager 3,688 Student (Health Education/Training) 2,329 Clinical Social Worker 2,050 Internal Medicine 1,034 Mental Health Counselor 825 Physical Therapy Assistant 750 Registered Nurse 728 Behavior Technician 717 Family Nurse Practitioner 706 Professional Counselor 680 All specialties →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many doctors and healthcare providers are in Washington D.C.?

51,161 licensed healthcare providers have a Washington D.C. practice address registered in the NPPES database. This count covers all provider types — physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists, mental health providers, and healthcare organizations — and includes both active and deactivated NPI records.

What is the most common doctor specialty in Washington D.C.?

The most common provider specialty in Washington D.C. is Home Health Aide, with 9,097 registered providers. Other frequently listed specialties include Foot & Ankle Surgery, Case Manager, Student (Health Education/Training), Clinical Social Worker. Use the specialty pills above to browse any category.

What credentials do healthcare providers in Washington D.C. hold?

Washington D.C. providers in the NPPES registry hold a wide range of credentials. The most common include MD (Doctor of Medicine), DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician Assistant), DDS/DMD (Dentist), and RN (Registered Nurse), among many others. Use the Credentials section to filter Washington D.C. providers by credential type.

Where does this provider data come from?

DoctorDataHub republishes 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. For real-time lookup and the most current provider information, use the official registry at nppes.cms.hhs.gov.