2026 data CMS NPPES NUCC Taxonomy

Doctors in Saint Louis, MO

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

26,824
Providers
CMS NPPES-registered
20
Specialties
NUCC taxonomy codes
Internal Medicine Physician
Top specialty
1,385 providers
Missouri
State
MO

26,824 healthcare providers across 20 specialties

Saint Louis, Missouri appears in the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System with 26,824 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 Saint Louis - 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 Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis is weighted toward Internal Medicine Physician (1,385 clinicians, followed by Clinical Social Worker with 1,383 and Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program with 1,382). 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 Missouri's population, Saint Louis reports roughly 432.9 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 Missouri, Saint Louis ranks #1 of 321 cities tracked by provider count, accounting for 24.7% of the state's registered providers. Of Missouri's most common specialties, Behavior Technician is the most prominent one with no provider currently listing a Saint Louis practice address, a coverage gap Saint Louis patients typically fill by traveling to a larger nearby hub.

For Saint Louis 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.

26,824
Providers
20
Specialties
#1
of 321 MO cities
24.7%
of MO providers
432.9
Per 100K (state)

Which specialties are most common in Saint Louis

Internal Medicine Physician 1,385
Clinical Social Worker 1,383
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 1,382
Speech-Language Pathologist 1,065
Pharmacist 961
Pediatrics Physician 855
Professional Counselor 844
Physical Therapist 763
Occupational Therapist 654
Family Nurse Practitioner 648
Mental Health Counselor 593
Social Worker 583
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist 575
Anesthesiology Physician 518
Registered Nurse 480
Physician Assistant 453
Diagnostic Radiology Physician 453
Nurse Practitioner 400
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 360
Case Manager/Care Coordinator 354

Healthcare Providers (Page 277)

Name
Timothy Ley, MD
Medical Oncology Physician
Jordan Leynes, PA, M.M.S
Physician Assistant
Odalys Leyte-Akman, OD
Optometrist
Alex Li, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician
Amanda Li
Anesthesiology Physician
Bohan Li, PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
Chunjie Li, MD
Internal Medicine Physician
Cindy Li, MD, MS
Anesthesiology Physician
Corrine Li, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Emma Li
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Han Li, MD
Internal Medicine Physician
Hei Jun Li, MD
Internal Medicine Physician
Helen Li, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Huilin Li, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
James Li, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician
Jason Li, MD
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Jiannan Li, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Jie Li
Pediatrics Physician
Karenia Li
Psychologist
Katherine Li, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Qing Li, M.D.
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
Richard Li, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Shufang Li, MD
Pediatrics Physician
Shuhao Li
Physical Therapist
Steve Li, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Tingting Li, MD
Nephrology Physician
Wei Li, MD, MS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Yulong Li, MD
Internal Medicine Physician
Yuping Li, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician
Zirui Li, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Andi Liang, MD
Neurology Physician
Anna Liang
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Dun Liang, PHD
Clinical Laboratory Director (Non-physician)
Jonathan Liang, MD, PHD
Pediatrics Physician
Miranda Liang, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Philana Liang, PA
Physician Assistant
Stephen Liang, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician
Amy Liao
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Andrew Liao, MD
Anesthesiology Physician
Millie Liao, DO
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Steve Liao, MD
Pediatrics Physician
Anchin Liaw
Professional Counselor
Amelia Libby, PHARMD
Pharmacist
Emma Libby, MD
Urology Physician
Ryan Liberati, LPC, LCPC, RPT
Professional Counselor
Marla Liberman
Clinical Psychologist
Mitchell Liberman, DC
Chiropractor
Jan Liberson-Helferstay, RPH.
Pharmacist
Raven Liberty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Heather Licata, PNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many doctors are in Saint Louis, MO?
There are 26,824 registered healthcare providers in Saint Louis, MO, covering 20 specialties. This includes physicians, dentists, therapists, and other licensed providers.
What are the most common medical specialties in Saint Louis?
The most common specialties in Saint Louis are Internal Medicine Physician, Clinical Social Worker, Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, Speech-Language Pathologist, Pharmacist. Internal Medicine Physician has the most providers with 1,385.

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