Statewide totals
| Active NPI records | 142,998 |
| Registered sole proprietors | 27,269 (19.1%) |
The sole-proprietor flag is self-reported, so the 27,269 records and 19.1% share should be read as an indicator within the registry, not a definitive measure of private practice. It is an imperfect proxy because registry information may not capture every operating detail or practice arrangement.
Largest specialties in this state
| Specialty | Active NPIs |
|---|---|
| Professional Counselor | 5,717 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 5,380 |
| Pharmacist | 5,303 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | 5,110 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 4,859 |
| Physical Therapist | 4,831 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | 3,921 |
| Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | 3,905 |
| Chiropractor | 3,897 |
| Family Medicine Physician | 3,812 |
| Behavior Technician | 3,347 |
| Home Health Agency | 2,893 |
| Occupational Therapist | 2,832 |
| Mental Health Counselor | 2,784 |
| General Practice Dentistry | 2,642 |
| Pediatrics Physician | 2,317 |
| Registered Nurse | 2,242 |
| Social Worker | 2,075 |
| Dentist | 1,998 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 1,838 |
| Optometrist | 1,777 |
| Case Manager/Care Coordinator | 1,691 |
| Physician Assistant | 1,676 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1,659 |
| Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies | 1,625 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 1,457 |
| Counselor | 1,379 |
| Registered Dietitian | 1,368 |
| Anesthesiology Physician | 1,314 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1,288 |
| In Home Supportive Care Agency | 1,279 |
| Athletic Trainer | 1,149 |
| Behavior Analyst | 1,135 |
| Psychiatry Physician | 1,098 |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician | 1,076 |
| Diagnostic Radiology Physician | 1,074 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1,048 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility | 1,020 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 998 |
| Surgery Physician | 912 |
Common questions
What does 142,998 represent?
It is the number of active NPI records with a practice location in Missouri in this view. It is not necessarily the number of individual providers.
Which specialties have the largest counts?
The largest listed specialties are Professional Counselor (5,717), Clinical Social Worker (5,380), Pharmacist (5,303), Speech-Language Pathologist (5,110), and Family Nurse Practitioner (4,859).
How should the sole-proprietor figure be interpreted?
The 27,269 records, or 19.1%, have a self-reported sole-proprietor flag. This is an imperfect proxy for private practice and should not be treated as a definitive measure.
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