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Community Health Worker

Healthcare providers specializing in community health worker

Below are providers registered under the 172V00000X taxonomy in the official NPI Registry.

📊 Healthcare Market Snapshot for Community Health Worker

Total Providers49,452Active NPI records
Type Split
👤 Indiv:48,016
🏢 Org:1,436
Geographic Reach57States / Territories
Top StateCalifornia (13,055)

Top States for Community Health Worker

US states with the highest concentration of community health worker providers

Top Cities for Community Health Worker

US cities with the highest concentration of community health worker providers

RankCityStateProvider Count
#1San FranciscoCA1,789
#2CharlestonWV1,720
#3Salt Lake CityUT1,675
#4Los AngelesCA1,171
#5PrestonsburgKY1,153
#6LaramieWY714
#7ColumbusOH671
#8WashingtonDC666
#9Las VegasNV620
#10St GeorgeUT609

Longest-Registered Community Health Worker Providers

Providers with the most years of registration history as community health worker specialists

Jennie Joseph, LM, CPM

Community Health WorkerWinter Garden, FLRegistered since 2005

Samuel Gillespie, MD

Community Health WorkerMoulton, ALRegistered since 2005

Rebecca Dane, L.M.T. , C. S. T

Community Health WorkerHamilton, MTRegistered since 2006

David Dowis, M.D

Community Health WorkerFresno, CARegistered since 2006

County Of Tarrant

Community Health WorkerFort Worth, TXRegistered since 2006

Health Plus Indiana

Community Health WorkerSouth Bend, INRegistered since 2006

Horacio Gomez Gutierrez, LMT

Community Health WorkerSalem, ORRegistered since 2006

Angelina County & Cities Health District

Community Health WorkerLufkin, TXRegistered since 2006

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Assoc Inc

Community Health WorkerUnalaska, AKRegistered since 2006

Ashu Syal, M.D

Community Health WorkerPasadena, TXRegistered since 2006

Recently Registered Community Health Worker Providers

Newly registered healthcare providers specializing in community health worker

Alixina Clerrobrun, MSW

Community Health WorkerPalm Desert, CARegistered since 2026

Silver Linings Senior Care Advisors Llc

Community Health WorkerSalem, ORRegistered since 2026

Michael Bellock, CHW

Community Health WorkerSalem, ORRegistered since 2026

Yolande Elliott

Community Health WorkerColumbus, OHRegistered since 2026

Gary Ackerman

Community Health WorkerFairbanks, AKRegistered since 2026

Wendy Ramirez Ramos

Community Health WorkerAlbuquerque, NMRegistered since 2026

Hector Perez

Community Health WorkerColton, CARegistered since 2026

Alexander Lopez Maestas

Community Health WorkerColorado Springs, CORegistered since 2026

Joy Devrieze, CHW

Community Health WorkerMidland, MIRegistered since 2026

Kathleen Gaynesbloom

Community Health WorkerNew Philadelphia, OHRegistered since 2026

About Community Health Worker Providers

A community health worker (CHW) is a frontline public health professional who serves as a liaison between health services and the community. They facilitate access to medical care, improve service delivery, and increase health knowledge through community education, counseling, and social support. CHWs often share a deep understanding of the community they serve and may complete specialized state training programs. They work in clinics, public health departments, and non-profits, helping vulnerable populations navigate the medical system and access social determinants of health.

While community health workers do not prescribe medicine, their NPI number is increasingly required by state Medicaid programs and grant-funded health networks to track and bill for community outreach and care coordination. The NPI registry provides public record of the CHW's professional classification and location. Verifying a community health worker's NPI ensures that clinics can document and receive reimbursement for preventative health outreach, promoting health equity while keeping billing systems transparent.

Source: CMS NPPES Registry

Frequently Asked Questions about Community Health Worker

How many Community Health Worker providers are registered in the US?

There are currently 49,452 registered community health worker providers in the United States, according to the official CMS NPI registry database.

Which state has the most Community Health Worker providers?

California has the highest concentration of community health worker specialists, with 13,055 registered providers.

What is the oldest registered Community Health Worker provider?

The oldest registered community health worker provider in the database is Jennie Joseph, LM, CPM, who registered on 07/06/2005 with NPI number 1205833266.

How do I find a Community Health Worker near me?

You can find community health worker providers near you by browsing our directory by state or city, or by using the search bar at the top of the page to filter by name and state.

What credentials do Community Health Worker providers typically have?

A community health worker (CHW) is a frontline public health professional who serves as a liaison between health services and the community. They facilitate access to medical care, improve service delivery, and increase health knowledge through community education, counseling, and social support. CHWs often share a deep understanding of the community they serve and may complete specialized state training programs. They work in clinics, public health departments, and non-profits, helping vulnerable populations navigate the medical system and access social determinants of health.

How do I verify a Community Health Worker's NPI number?

You can verify any Community Health Worker's NPI number by searching on NPILookup using their name or NPI number. All data is sourced directly from the official CMS NPPES registry.

What is the taxonomy code for Community Health Worker?

The primary taxonomy code for Community Health Worker is 172V00000X.

Can Community Health Worker providers bill insurance?

Yes, most Community Health Worker providers can bill health insurance. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is required to process claims, verify network status, and submit billing details to commercial insurance networks, Medicare, or Medicaid.