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District of Columbia Doctors & Healthcare Providers

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

45,058
Providers
467
Specialties
6+
Cities (10+ NPIs)
38th
of 56 by size

The state in one line

District of Columbia has 45,058 CMS-registered healthcare providers, the 38th-largest provider base of 56 U.S. jurisdictions, led by Home Health Aide.

45,058
NPPES-registered providers
38th
of 56 jurisdictions
Top 68%
by provider count
20.8%
Home Health Aide (largest specialty)

Where District of Columbia ranks among all U.S. states

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

45,058 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 56 jurisdictions

0–25,000: 11 jurisdictions (20%). Below this entry. 25,000–50,000: 9 jurisdictions (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 250,000–275,000: 7 jurisdictions (13%). Above this entry. This state 0 250K+ every U.S. jurisdiction (providers), bucketed by value

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

45,058 providers across 467 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 District of Columbia. 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.

District of Columbia at a glance

Typical distribution

Providers

45,058

Active CMS NPI registrations

Across 6+ cities

Specialties

467

NUCC taxonomy codes represented

Of 690 total specialties

Cities (10+ NPIs)

6

Crosses CMS reporting threshold

≥10 providers required

Top specialty

Home Health Aide

9,361 providers

20.8% of state total

Top specialties in District of Columbia

Distribution by primary NUCC taxonomy - 467 specialties total

Typical distribution
Top specialty: Home Health Aide
9,361
20.8% of District of Columbia's 45,058 providers

Which cities in District of Columbia have the most providers?

Top cities in District of Columbia by provider count

Active CMS NPPES-registered providers by primary practice city

providers

What this shows Washington leads District of Columbia's 6+ 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 Washington 44,572
2 Ne 149
3 Washington Dc 98
4 Bolling Afb 74
5 Washington, Dc 18
6 Washington D.c. 14

Nearby States

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

Compare specialties nationally →

License & disciplinary context - District of Columbia

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

View District of Columbia disciplinary trends →

Using the District of Columbia data

District of Columbia has 45,058 active registered providers, here is how to act on that.

  • Narrow by specialty first: District of Columbia'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 District of Columbia'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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many healthcare providers are in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has 45,058 healthcare providers registered in the CMS NPPES database, spanning 467 medical specialties across 6+ cities.
What is the most common medical specialty in District of Columbia?
The most common specialty in District of Columbia is Home Health Aide with 9,361 providers, followed by Personal Care Attendant.
How do I find a doctor in District of Columbia?
You can browse District of Columbia 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

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