Statewide totals
| Active NPI records | 90,915 |
| Registered sole proprietors | 18,571 (20.4%) |
The sole-proprietor flag is self-reported, so it should be read as a descriptive registry field rather than a definitive measure of private practice. The 20.4% share describes records in this Alabama dataset and is an imperfect proxy for private practice.
Largest specialties in this state
| Specialty | Active NPIs |
|---|---|
| Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | 5,328 |
| Pharmacist | 4,513 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 3,971 |
| Physical Therapist | 3,132 |
| Family Medicine Physician | 2,922 |
| Behavior Technician | 2,851 |
| Mental Health Counselor | 2,587 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | 2,329 |
| Registered Nurse | 1,991 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 1,986 |
| Professional Counselor | 1,984 |
| General Practice Dentistry | 1,889 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 1,863 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | 1,842 |
| Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies | 1,546 |
| Chiropractor | 1,494 |
| Optometrist | 1,434 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1,395 |
| Occupational Therapist | 1,350 |
| Public Health or Welfare Agency | 1,213 |
| Dentist | 1,148 |
| Counselor | 1,141 |
| Specialist | 1,115 |
| Pediatrics Physician | 1,114 |
| Physician Assistant | 1,021 |
| Social Worker | 882 |
| Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | 882 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 867 |
| Home Health Agency | 786 |
| Athletic Trainer | 767 |
| Registered Dietitian | 725 |
| Anesthesiology Physician | 699 |
| Surgery Physician | 655 |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician | 643 |
| Psychiatry Physician | 632 |
| Diagnostic Radiology Physician | 617 |
| Behavior Analyst | 596 |
| Community/Behavioral Health Agency | 543 |
| Community/Retail Pharmacy | 542 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 539 |
Common questions
What does the 90,915 figure represent?
It represents active NPI records with a practice location in Alabama, as listed in the CMS NPPES registry.
Which specialties have the largest counts?
The largest counts are Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (5,328), Pharmacist (4,513), Family Nurse Practitioner (3,971), Physical Therapist (3,132), and Family Medicine Physician (2,922).
How should I interpret the sole-proprietor share?
18,571 records, or 20.4%, are flagged as sole proprietors. This flag is self-reported and is an imperfect proxy for private practice.
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