State provider profile · CMS NPPES

Delaware Doctors & Healthcare Providers

Every CMS NPPES-registered provider in Delaware - actual federal records by specialty, city, and Medicare participation, with no composite score or editorial opinion on top.

Data updated 2026-05-20

20,799
Providers
413
Specialties
30+
Cities (10+ NPIs)
49th
of 56 by size

The state in one line

Delaware has 20,799 CMS-registered healthcare providers, the 49th-largest provider base of 56 U.S. jurisdictions, led by Registered Nurse.

20,799
NPPES-registered providers
49th
of 56 jurisdictions
Top 87%
by provider count
5.9%
Registered Nurse (largest specialty)

Where Delaware ranks among all U.S. states

Provider count vs every U.S. state, DC and territory, CMS NPPES

20,799 13th percentile higher than 13% of 56 jurisdictions

0–25,000: 11 jurisdictions (20%). This entry sits in this band. 25,000–50,000: 9 jurisdictions (16%). Above this entry. 50,000–75,000: 5 jurisdictions (9%). Above this entry. 75,000–100,000: 8 jurisdictions (14%). Above this entry. 100,000–125,000: 6 jurisdictions (11%). Above this entry. 125,000–150,000: 3 jurisdictions (5%). Above this entry. 150,000–175,000: 3 jurisdictions (5%). Above this entry. 175,000–200,000: 1 jurisdictions (2%). Above this entry. 200,000–225,000: 2 jurisdictions (4%). Above this entry. 225,000–250,000: 1 jurisdictions (2%). Above this entry. 250K+: 7 jurisdictions (13%). Above this entry. This state 0 250K+ every U.S. jurisdiction (providers), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) · 2026

20,799 providers across 413 specialties

How to read this directory

This count includes every individual clinician, physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists, and psychologists, with a current active National Provider Identifier on file with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and a primary practice address in Delaware. Organizations such as hospitals, group practices, and pharmacies carry their own separate NPPES records and are deliberately not included in this individual-provider total, and each clinician is counted once under their registered primary taxonomy. 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.

Important: this is a directory of public CMS government data, not a quality ranking, a review aggregator, or medical advice. NPPES records are self-reported and refreshed monthly, so a listed address or phone number can lag reality; always call the office to confirm location, insurance acceptance, and new-patient availability before booking. Verify licensure and disciplinary history, which are not shown here, through the NPI Registry and your state medical board.

Delaware at a glance

Diverse specialty mix

Providers

20,799

Active CMS NPI registrations

Across 30+ cities

Specialties

413

NUCC taxonomy codes represented

Of 690 total specialties

Cities (10+ NPIs)

30

Crosses CMS reporting threshold

≥10 providers required

Top specialty

Registered Nurse

1,237 providers

5.9% of state total

Top specialties in Delaware

Distribution by primary NUCC taxonomy - 413 specialties total

Diverse specialty mix
Top specialty: Registered Nurse
1,237
5.9% of Delaware's 20,799 providers

Which cities in Delaware have the most providers?

Top cities in Delaware by provider count

Active CMS NPPES-registered providers by primary practice city

providers

What this shows Wilmington leads Delaware's 30+ reporting cities; provider supply concentrates in the largest metros, so a statewide total understates rural access gaps.

Source CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) As of 2026

Full city breakdown with each city's share of the state total:

# City Providers
1 Wilmington 6,203
2 Newark 4,538
3 Dover 2,082
4 Lewes 1,680
5 New Castle 750
6 Milford 676
7 Middletown 576
8 Bear 482
9 Seaford 425
10 Georgetown 380
11 Smyrna 335
12 Millsboro 320
13 Rehoboth Beach 282
14 Hockessin 259
15 Claymont 229
16 Selbyville 145
17 Odessa 136
18 Milton 109
19 Camden 107
20 Laurel 88
21 Harrington 73
22 Dover Afb 71
23 Townsend 70
24 Felton 60
25 Millville 60
26 Frankford 52
27 Clayton 51
28 Bridgeville 49
29 Delmar 46
30 Magnolia 45

Nearby States

Other high-volume states in the CMS NPPES registry for side-by-side context.

Compare specialties nationally →

License & disciplinary context - Delaware

Aggregate state medical board disciplinary action statistics for Delaware licensees, sourced from the state medical board annual report and cross-checked against the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB).

View Delaware disciplinary trends →

Using the Delaware data

Delaware has 20,799 active registered providers, here is how to act on that.

  • Narrow by specialty first: Delaware's provider mix differs from the national distribution, and the per-specialty pages show who actually practices here. Browse specialties
  • Verify any shortlisted provider's federal record and license before booking, registration alone is not a quality signal. NPI lookup
  • Check Delaware's disciplinary-action trends to understand the state board's enforcement context. Board actions

Counts reflect CMS NPPES registrations, which can lag retirements and relocations. PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many healthcare providers are in Delaware?
Delaware has 20,799 healthcare providers registered in the CMS NPPES database, spanning 413 medical specialties across 30+ cities.
What is the most common medical specialty in Delaware?
The most common specialty in Delaware is Registered Nurse with 1,237 providers, followed by Physical Therapist.
How do I find a doctor in Delaware?
You can browse Delaware providers by specialty or city on this page, or use our search to find providers by name, NPI number, or location.

Provider data from CMS NPPES (download.cms.gov/nppes); specialty mix by NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Methodology · About

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.