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Healthcare providers in Georgia: NPI counts by specialty

This page summarizes active National Provider Identifier (NPI) records in the CMS NPPES registry that list a practice location in Georgia. It includes 220,421 records and shows the 54,446 records, or 24.7%, flagged as sole proprietors. The largest listed specialties are Behavior Technician, Pharmacist, Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Physical Therapist, with their counts shown for comparison.

Statewide totals

Active NPI records220,421
Registered sole proprietors54,446 (24.7%)

The sole-proprietor flag is self-reported, so the 24.7% share should be read as a registry classification rather than a direct measure of independent or private practices. It is an imperfect proxy for private practice and may not capture every ownership or employment arrangement.

Largest specialties in this state

SpecialtyActive NPIs
Behavior Technician11,641
Pharmacist8,356
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program8,226
Family Nurse Practitioner8,135
Physical Therapist6,940
Professional Counselor6,817
Internal Medicine Physician5,653
Mental Health Counselor5,612
Family Medicine Physician5,281
Speech-Language Pathologist5,169
Clinical Social Worker5,072
Chiropractor4,949
Physician Assistant4,392
General Practice Dentistry4,143
Registered Nurse3,896
Occupational Therapist3,387
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies3,197
Nurse Practitioner2,849
Home Health Agency2,812
Dentist2,783
Pediatrics Physician2,714
Behavior Analyst2,610
Community/Behavioral Health Agency2,349
Optometrist2,347
Social Worker2,293
Specialist2,218
Counselor1,982
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist1,919
Emergency Medicine Physician1,855
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician1,816
Anesthesiology Physician1,620
Registered Dietitian1,579
In Home Supportive Care Agency1,545
Athletic Trainer1,526
Psychiatry Physician1,491
Surgery Physician1,434
Anesthesiologist Assistant1,407
Clinical Psychologist1,395
Medical Physician Assistant1,350
Licensed Practical Nurse1,337

Source: CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Data Dissemination file, FOIA-disclosable public data under CMS-6060-N. Aggregated by Hero EMR on 2026-08-03; deactivated NPIs excluded; specialty assigned from the primary taxonomy code (NUCC 25.1). Counts below 11 are suppressed. Individual providers are never published. All provider data pages.

Common questions

How many active NPI records are included for Georgia?

The page includes 220,421 active NPI records with a practice location in Georgia.

Which specialties have the largest counts?

The largest counts are Behavior Technician (11,641), Pharmacist (8,356), Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (8,226), Family Nurse Practitioner (8,135), and Physical Therapist (6,940).

Does the sole-proprietor share directly measure private practice?

No. The flag is self-reported and is an imperfect proxy for private practice.

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