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Doctors in Atlanta, GA

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Active healthcare providers in Atlanta sourced from the CMS NPPES weekly file, no proprietary ratings, no editorial scores. NPI counts, specialty distribution, and primary practice addresses refreshed each release.

30,717
Providers
CMS NPPES-registered
20
Specialties
NUCC taxonomy codes
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Top specialty
4,054 providers
Georgia
State
GA

30,717 healthcare providers across 20 specialties

Atlanta, Georgia appears in the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System with 30,717 registered healthcare providers spanning 20 distinct NUCC-taxonomy specialties. This count includes every individual clinician who has applied for an NPI and listed a practice address in Atlanta - physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, chiropractors, physical therapists, optometrists, psychologists, podiatrists, and every other credentialed provider type CMS tracks. It does not measure hospital beds, urgent-care capacity, or whether a given clinic is accepting new patients; it measures the pool of professionals with current NPI enrollment and a Atlanta practice location on file. Every figure is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES) - more than 7 million providers, maintained since May 2007, with 2023 Medicare Part D data, and, according to CMS, can be searched, compared, and traced in our methodology.

The provider mix in Atlanta is weighted toward Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (4,054 clinicians, followed by Behavior Technician with 1,641 and Internal Medicine Physician with 1,115). That distribution reflects how NPPES records specialty: providers self-select a primary taxonomy code, so a family physician who also practices geriatrics will show up under whichever NUCC code they registered first. Relative to Georgia's population, Atlanta reports roughly 278.5 providers per 100,000 residents using the state-level denominator, which is a rough proxy rather than a precise access-to-care measurement; the true catchment area of any {cityName} clinician extends beyond the municipal boundary.

Within Georgia, Atlanta ranks #1 of 341 cities tracked by provider count, accounting for 19% of the state's registered providers.

For Atlanta patients, this directory is most useful as a starting shortlist, searching by specialty narrows the 690-taxonomy roster to clinicians with the relevant training, and each provider page links to NPI, state licensing boards, and the NPPES registry for credential verification. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available CMS government data, not a review site, a ranking, or medical advice. NPPES data is self-reported and refreshed monthly, so listing details may be out of date; call the practice directly to confirm the provider is still there, accepts your insurance, and is taking new patients. Nothing on this page substitutes for consulting a licensed clinician about your personal health decisions.

30,717
Providers
20
Specialties
#1
of 341 GA cities
19%
of GA providers
278.5
Per 100K (state)

Which specialties are most common in Atlanta

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 4,054
Behavior Technician 1,641
Internal Medicine Physician 1,115
Physician Assistant 1,069
Mental Health Counselor 961
Family Nurse Practitioner 923
Pharmacist 918
Clinical Social Worker 798
Professional Counselor 793
Registered Nurse 757
Physical Therapist 747
Anesthesiologist Assistant 696
Pediatrics Physician 558
Speech-Language Pathologist 511
Nurse Practitioner 426
Emergency Medicine Physician 414
Anesthesiology Physician 408
Chiropractor 406
Occupational Therapist 367
Behavior Analyst 361

Healthcare Providers (Page 238)

Name
Justin Hendrix, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Keysher Hendrix, CNA
Nurse's Aide
Lindsey Hendrix, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Natalie Hendrix
Behavior Technician
Nicole Hendrix, PHD, BCBA
Psychologist
Vernon Hendrix, MD
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Lorena Hendry, PA
Physician Assistant
Jessi Heneghan, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Mina Henes
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Richard Hengel, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician
Erica Henighan
Behavior Technician
Michael Heninger, M.D.
Forensic Pathology Physician
Amanda Henke
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Dillon Henke
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Stephanie Henke, NP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Emily Henkel, MD, MPH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Shamina Henkel, M.D.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Zahra Henkel
Counselor
Megan Henn, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Sabrina Hennecke, MD, MPH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Chelsey Hennessee, PA
Physician Assistant
Daniel Hennessy, M.D.
Ophthalmology Physician
Sarah Hennessy, DPT
Physical Therapist
Lise Hennick, RPH
Pharmacist
Randolph Henning, RPH
Pharmacist
Teresa Hennings, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Amber Henry, PA
Physician Assistant
Brandon Henry
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Calmour Henry
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Chelisa Henry
Behavior Technician
Darnita Henry, D.C.
Chiropractor
De'Smond Henry, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Evelyn Henry, RPH
Pharmacist
Hopeton Henry, MSW
Clinical Social Worker
Janea Henry, PHARMACY TECH
Pharmacy Technician
Jaushai Henry
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jessica Henry, PHD
Clinical Psychologist
John Henry, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Katherine Henry, CNS
Nutritionist
Kelsey Henry, MS, ATC, LAT, CES
Athletic Trainer
Kierra Henry, CAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Lydia Henry, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mary Katherine Henry
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Mary Lisa Henry, PH. D., LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Rhonesia Henry
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Shadeen Henry
Behavior Technician
Sheridan Henry, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
Sommer Henry, LPC
Professional Counselor
Sophia Henry, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Soummala Henry
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many doctors are in Atlanta, GA?
There are 30,717 registered healthcare providers in Atlanta, GA, covering 20 specialties. This includes physicians, dentists, therapists, and other licensed providers.
What are the most common medical specialties in Atlanta?
The most common specialties in Atlanta are Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, Behavior Technician, Internal Medicine Physician, Physician Assistant, Mental Health Counselor. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program has the most providers with 4,054.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.