Family Medicine
Healthcare providers specializing in family medicine
Below are providers registered under the 207Q00000X taxonomy in the official NPI Registry.
📊 Healthcare Market Snapshot for Family Medicine
Top States for Family Medicine
US states with the highest concentration of family medicine providers
Top Cities for Family Medicine
US cities with the highest concentration of family medicine providers
| Rank | City | State | Provider Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chicago | IL | 1,891 |
| #2 | Houston | TX | 1,716 |
| #3 | Miami | FL | 1,223 |
| #4 | Los Angeles | CA | 1,050 |
| #5 | San Antonio | TX | 1,044 |
| #6 | Philadelphia | PA | 985 |
| #7 | Seattle | WA | 946 |
| #8 | Phoenix | AZ | 900 |
| #9 | Las Vegas | NV | 896 |
| #10 | San Diego | CA | 841 |
Longest-Registered Family Medicine Providers
Providers with the most years of registration history as family medicine specialists
Warren Kuipers, MD
Mark Rothstein, M.D
Wendy Oberdick, MD
Timothy Wolter, MD
Lee Van Houten-sauter, D.O
Steven Lowry, D.O
Julie Perrigin, MD
Evan Allen, MD
Tracey Roesing, M.D
Thomas Laclair, MD
Recently Registered Family Medicine Providers
Newly registered healthcare providers specializing in family medicine
Joshua Brandt, APRN
Brooke Lacarte-higgins, FNP
Tracy O'connell, FNP
Mohammed Syed, DO
Justin Mitchell, DO
Ryan Good, DO
Fisher Island Medical Services Pc
Christopher Hilgert, MD
Sei Cole, DO
Yuliia Oliinyk, MD
Related Specialties in Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other healthcare specialties related to family medicine
About Family Medicine Providers
Family medicine physicians are primary care doctors who provide comprehensive health services for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. They manage chronic health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure, treat acute injuries, perform wellness exams, and offer preventative healthcare counseling. Family doctors complete an MD or DO degree, followed by a three-year family medicine residency program that trains them in pediatrics, obstetrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics. Their broad training allows them to care for entire families, focusing on long-term relationships and integrated, patient-centered care.
An NPI number is a fundamental requirement for a family medicine physician to submit insurance claims, write prescriptions, and order tests. Medical billers use the physician's NPI on claims to verify their license and ensure they are active with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance carriers. The NPPES database allows patients to confirm the doctor's taxonomy codes, clinic location, and registration details, ensuring they are in-network. Verifying the NPI helps maintain accurate billing cycles and prevents claims rejection for routine primary care visits.
Frequently Asked Questions about Family Medicine
How many Family Medicine providers are registered in the US?
There are currently 199,317 registered family medicine providers in the United States, according to the official CMS NPI registry database.
Which state has the most Family Medicine providers?
California has the highest concentration of family medicine specialists, with 20,342 registered providers.
What is the oldest registered Family Medicine provider?
The oldest registered family medicine provider in the database is Warren Kuipers, MD, who registered on 05/23/2005 with NPI number 1578566626.
How do I find a Family Medicine near me?
You can find family medicine 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 Family Medicine providers typically have?
Family medicine physicians are primary care doctors who provide comprehensive health services for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. They manage chronic health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure, treat acute injuries, perform wellness exams, and offer preventative healthcare counseling. Family doctors complete an MD or DO degree, followed by a three-year family medicine residency program that trains them in pediatrics, obstetrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics. Their broad training allows them to care for entire families, focusing on long-term relationships and integrated, patient-centered care.
How do I verify a Family Medicine's NPI number?
You can verify any Family Medicine'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 Family Medicine?
The primary taxonomy code for Family Medicine is 207Q00000X.
Can Family Medicine providers bill insurance?
Yes, Family Medicine providers can bill health insurance. As licensed physicians, they must use their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number on all medical insurance claims, including private plans, Medicare, and Medicaid, to identify themselves as the rendering provider and ensure proper billing.