Hospitalist
Healthcare providers specializing in hospitalist
Below are providers registered under the 208M00000X taxonomy in the official NPI Registry.
📊 Healthcare Market Snapshot for Hospitalist
Top States for Hospitalist
US states with the highest concentration of hospitalist providers
Top Cities for Hospitalist
US cities with the highest concentration of hospitalist providers
| Rank | City | State | Provider Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | NY | 326 |
| #2 | Chicago | IL | 251 |
| #3 | Columbus | OH | 216 |
| #4 | Charlotte | NC | 198 |
| #5 | Houston | TX | 197 |
| #6 | Phoenix | AZ | 190 |
| #7 | Rochester | NY | 184 |
| #8 | Saint Louis | MO | 177 |
| #9 | San Antonio | TX | 164 |
| #10 | Dallas | TX | 159 |
Longest-Registered Hospitalist Providers
Providers with the most years of registration history as hospitalist specialists
Michael Garcia, M.D
John Henson, M.D
Leon Dantzler, M.D
Cleofemarie Vergara, M.D
Saba Ansari, M.D
Michael Koplon, M.D
Gary Salem, D.O
Michael Davis, M.D
Kimberly Rakes-stephens, M.D
Michael Hawkins, M.D
Recently Registered Hospitalist Providers
Newly registered healthcare providers specializing in hospitalist
Vituity-hm Services Pc
Vituity-hm Services Pc
Vituity-hm Services Pc
Golden Health Hospitalist Llc
Galen Inpatient Physicians Pc
Amer Yar Khan Md Pllc
Deborah Leiva, NP
Galen Inpatient Physicians Pc
Galen Inpatient Physicians Pc
Jessica Keaton
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Other healthcare specialties related to hospitalist
About Hospitalist Providers
A hospitalist is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of hospitalized patients, managing their treatment from admission to discharge. They coordinate diagnostic tests, adjust therapies, consult with specialists, and communicate treatment plans to patients and families. Most hospitalists are board-certified in internal medicine or family medicine, holding MD or DO degrees. They do not maintain outpatient clinics, focusing exclusively on managing acute illnesses, coordinating hospital resources, and ensuring smooth transitions for patients returning home.
Locating a hospitalist's NPI number is necessary for hospital billing systems, patient discharge referrals, and insurance claims. Hospital billing departments use the hospitalist's NPI on inpatient claims to document the rendering provider for daily hospital care. The NPI registry verifies the physician's medical credentials, active license, and hospitalist taxonomy classification. Checking the database helps hospital systems audit billing files, prevent claim rejections, and verify that inpatient doctors are registered for reimbursement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hospitalist
How many Hospitalist providers are registered in the US?
There are currently 20,060 registered hospitalist providers in the United States, according to the official CMS NPI registry database.
Which state has the most Hospitalist providers?
California has the highest concentration of hospitalist specialists, with 2,146 registered providers.
What is the oldest registered Hospitalist provider?
The oldest registered hospitalist provider in the database is Michael Garcia, M.D, who registered on 05/23/2005 with NPI number 1215930227.
How do I find a Hospitalist near me?
You can find hospitalist 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 Hospitalist providers typically have?
A hospitalist is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of hospitalized patients, managing their treatment from admission to discharge. They coordinate diagnostic tests, adjust therapies, consult with specialists, and communicate treatment plans to patients and families. Most hospitalists are board-certified in internal medicine or family medicine, holding MD or DO degrees. They do not maintain outpatient clinics, focusing exclusively on managing acute illnesses, coordinating hospital resources, and ensuring smooth transitions for patients returning home.
How do I verify a Hospitalist's NPI number?
You can verify any Hospitalist'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 Hospitalist?
The primary taxonomy code for Hospitalist is 208M00000X.
Can Hospitalist providers bill insurance?
Yes, Hospitalist 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.