Statewide totals
| Active NPI records | 324,004 |
| Registered sole proprietors | 71,164 (22.0%) |
The 71,164 sole-proprietor records represent 22.0% of the state total. This flag is self-reported and is an imperfect proxy for private practice, so it should not be treated as a direct count of independently practicing clinicians or businesses.
Largest specialties in this state
| Specialty | Active NPIs |
|---|---|
| Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | 14,511 |
| Physical Therapist | 13,272 |
| Pharmacist | 13,003 |
| Mental Health Counselor | 10,881 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | 10,338 |
| Family Medicine Physician | 9,704 |
| Professional Counselor | 9,157 |
| Physician Assistant | 7,777 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 7,682 |
| Occupational Therapist | 7,226 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | 7,176 |
| Registered Nurse | 6,697 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 6,594 |
| Chiropractor | 6,280 |
| General Practice Dentistry | 6,118 |
| Social Worker | 5,798 |
| Pediatrics Physician | 4,492 |
| Counselor | 4,482 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 4,309 |
| Dentist | 4,215 |
| Behavior Technician | 4,189 |
| Home Health Agency | 4,155 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 3,990 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3,890 |
| Optometrist | 3,867 |
| Medical Physician Assistant | 3,861 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3,665 |
| Behavior Analyst | 3,560 |
| Specialist | 3,311 |
| Registered Dietitian | 3,222 |
| Athletic Trainer | 3,149 |
| Psychologist | 3,139 |
| Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies | 2,998 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2,994 |
| Psychiatry Physician | 2,954 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 2,748 |
| Anesthesiology Physician | 2,626 |
| Community/Behavioral Health Agency | 2,582 |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician | 2,429 |
| Surgery Physician | 2,427 |
Common questions
How many active NPI records have a practice location in Pennsylvania?
The registry includes 324,004 active NPI records with a practice location in Pennsylvania.
Which specialties have the largest listed counts?
The largest are Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (14,511), Physical Therapist (13,272), Pharmacist (13,003), Mental Health Counselor (10,881), and Internal Medicine Physician (10,338).
What does the sole-proprietor share indicate?
A total of 71,164 records, or 22.0%, are flagged as sole proprietors. The flag is self-reported and is an imperfect proxy for private practice.
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