2026 data CMS NPPES NUCC Taxonomy

Doctors in Pittsburgh, PA

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

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

27,978
Providers
CMS NPPES-registered
20
Specialties
NUCC taxonomy codes
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Top specialty
3,085 providers
Pennsylvania
State
PA

27,978 healthcare providers across 20 specialties

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania appears in the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System with 27,978 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 Pittsburgh - 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh is weighted toward Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (3,085 clinicians, followed by Pharmacist with 1,463 and Mental Health Counselor with 1,437). 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 Pennsylvania's population, Pittsburgh reports roughly 215.9 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 Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh ranks #2 of 817 cities tracked by provider count, accounting for 11.1% of the state's registered providers.

For Pittsburgh 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.

27,978
Providers
20
Specialties
#2
of 817 PA cities
11.1%
of PA providers
215.9
Per 100K (state)

Which specialties are most common in Pittsburgh

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 3,085
Pharmacist 1,463
Mental Health Counselor 1,437
Physical Therapist 1,042
Physician Assistant 913
Specialist 882
Professional Counselor 865
Clinical Social Worker 838
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist 826
Internal Medicine Physician 822
Family Nurse Practitioner 805
Social Worker 703
Occupational Therapist 588
Behavior Technician 560
Speech-Language Pathologist 547
Registered Nurse 538
Medical Physician Assistant 527
Emergency Medicine Physician 391
Pediatrics Physician 372
Family Medicine Physician 352

Healthcare Providers (Page 60)

Name
Kaitlyn Brown, PA-C
Medical Physician Assistant
Kaleb Brown
Pharmacist
Karen Brown
Medical Physician Assistant
Kathryn Brown
Physical Therapist
Lauren Brown, PA
Medical Physician Assistant
Lois Brown, MPA, PA-C, MS
Medical Physician Assistant
Lori Brown, APRN
Family Nurse Practitioner
Marika Brown, RN
Case Management Registered Nurse
Mary Brown, DPT
Physical Therapist
Monika Brown, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Nalaeja Brown
Behavior Technician
Natalie Brown, PA-C
Medical Physician Assistant
Nicole Brown
Physician Assistant
Rachel Brown, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Richard Brown, M.D.
Military Health Care Provider
Richard Brown, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Riley Brown, DC
Chiropractor
Rochelle Brown
Home Health Aide
Scott Brown, DO
Family Medicine Physician
Sharon Brown, COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Spencer Brown, MSW, LSW
Social Worker
Stephanie Brown
Mental Health Counselor
Steven Brown, D.O.
Family Medicine Physician
Steven Brown, PHARMD
Pharmacist
Tabitha Brown
Psychologist
Thomas Brown, DMD
Dentist
Vanessa Brown, PHD
Clinical Psychologist
Victoria Brown
Mental Health Counselor
Wesley Brown, MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
William Brown, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Lorna Brown-Abbott, M.D.
Occupational Medicine Physician
Ashley Browne, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Edith Browne
Physician Assistant
Mary Browne, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Renee Browner
Behavior Technician
Brooke Browning, PA-C
Medical Physician Assistant
Danielle Browning
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Autumn Brownlee, MA, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
Keith Brownlee, MA
Counselor
John Broyles, CRNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Michael Broyles, R.N.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
David Broytman, DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Rachael Brozewicz, CRNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Marc Brozovich, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Dawn Brubaker, DSW,LSW
Social Worker
Laura Brubaker, MD, MPH
Community Health Registered Nurse
Ashley Bruce, WHNP
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Jaime Bruce
Occupational Therapy Assistant
James Bruce, DO
Internal Medicine Physician
Marleen Bruce, BS
Mental Health Counselor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many doctors are in Pittsburgh, PA?
There are 27,978 registered healthcare providers in Pittsburgh, PA, covering 20 specialties. This includes physicians, dentists, therapists, and other licensed providers.
What are the most common medical specialties in Pittsburgh?
The most common specialties in Pittsburgh are Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, Pharmacist, Mental Health Counselor, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program has the most providers with 3,085.

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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.