Statewide totals
| Active NPI records | 262,758 |
| Registered sole proprietors | 56,298 (21.4%) |
The 56,298 records flagged as sole proprietors represent 21.4% of the active NPI records in this state. The flag is self-reported and should be treated as an imperfect proxy for private practice, not a definitive classification of how a provider operates.
Largest specialties in this state
| Specialty | Active NPIs |
|---|---|
| Clinical Social Worker | 15,017 |
| Behavior Technician | 11,943 |
| Pharmacist | 9,725 |
| Mental Health Counselor | 9,722 |
| Physical Therapist | 8,806 |
| Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | 8,739 |
| Physician Assistant | 8,148 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | 6,959 |
| Community/Behavioral Health Agency | 6,928 |
| Family Medicine Physician | 6,651 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | 6,086 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 6,018 |
| General Practice Dentistry | 5,584 |
| Professional Counselor | 5,401 |
| Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor | 5,232 |
| Occupational Therapist | 4,569 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 4,039 |
| Chiropractor | 3,623 |
| Dentist | 3,217 |
| Registered Nurse | 3,210 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 3,108 |
| Home Health Agency | 3,009 |
| Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies | 3,009 |
| Pediatrics Physician | 2,947 |
| Counselor | 2,822 |
| Registered Dietitian | 2,784 |
| Optometrist | 2,418 |
| In Home Supportive Care Agency | 2,194 |
| Psychiatry Physician | 2,124 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 2,039 |
| Behavior Analyst | 1,968 |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician | 1,939 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1,935 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 1,918 |
| Specialist | 1,891 |
| Psychologist | 1,819 |
| Athletic Trainer | 1,804 |
| Medical Physician Assistant | 1,792 |
| Marriage & Family Therapist | 1,584 |
| Surgery Physician | 1,544 |
Common questions
How many active NPI records have a practice location in North Carolina?
There are 262,758 active NPI records with a practice location in North Carolina.
Which specialties have the largest counts?
The largest specialties are Clinical Social Worker (15,017), Behavior Technician (11,943), Pharmacist (9,725), Mental Health Counselor (9,722), and Physical Therapist (8,806).
How should the sole-proprietor figure be interpreted?
The sole-proprietor flag is self-reported and is an imperfect proxy for private practice.
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