Healthcare Providers in Iowa
63,577 licensed healthcare providers are registered with a Iowa 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 Chiropractor (3,233 providers).
Browse by city, specialty, or ZIP code below. Data sourced from the NPPES public data files published by CMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many doctors and healthcare providers are in Iowa?
63,577 licensed healthcare providers have a Iowa 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 Iowa?
The most common provider specialty in Iowa is Chiropractor, with 3,233 registered providers. Other frequently listed specialties include Pharmacist, Mental Health Counselor, Physical Therapy Assistant, Family Medicine. Use the specialty pills above to browse any category.
What credentials do healthcare providers in Iowa hold?
Iowa 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 Iowa 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.