Psychologist
Healthcare providers specializing in psychologist
Below are providers registered under the 103T00000X taxonomy in the official NPI Registry.
📊 Healthcare Market Snapshot for Psychologist
Top States for Psychologist
US states with the highest concentration of psychologist providers
Top Cities for Psychologist
US cities with the highest concentration of psychologist providers
| Rank | City | State | Provider Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | NY | 1,834 |
| #2 | Los Angeles | CA | 749 |
| #3 | San Francisco | CA | 532 |
| #4 | Brooklyn | NY | 477 |
| #5 | Philadelphia | PA | 477 |
| #6 | San Diego | CA | 474 |
| #7 | Chicago | IL | 471 |
| #8 | Boston | MA | 447 |
| #9 | Houston | TX | 420 |
| #10 | Minneapolis | MN | 380 |
Longest-Registered Psychologist Providers
Providers with the most years of registration history as psychologist specialists
William Dove, PH.D
Jason Boothe
Claudia Byrne, PH.D
Robert Kammen, PSY.D
Usc Ppa, Inc.
Seth Rubin, PH.D
Gerald Jensen, MA, LP
William Keilin, PH.D
Conemaugh Health Initiatives
Gerald E. Jensen, Jr.
Recently Registered Psychologist Providers
Newly registered healthcare providers specializing in psychologist
Carmen Vasquez Perez
Cahalan Shea
Pivot Point Counseling Llc
Jillian Hommel, Pllc
Caitlin Smith, PHD
Natasha Pagan
Aubrey Legasse, PHD
Beacon Heights Psychology Pllc
Rudraben Patel
Peter Crassweller
Related Specialties in Behavioral Health & Social Services
Other healthcare specialties related to psychologist
About Psychologist Providers
A psychologist is a licensed mental health professional who studies human behavior, cognitive processes, and emotional functioning. They diagnose and treat psychological disorders, provide therapy, and conduct behavioral assessments. Psychologists hold a doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in psychology, complete supervised clinical hours, and pass state licensing exams. While they generally do not prescribe medications, they utilize evidence-based psychotherapies, counseling, and diagnostic testing to help patients overcome emotional distress and manage mental health conditions.
Finding a psychologist's NPI number is crucial for billing insurance companies and obtaining coverage for therapy and mental health evaluations. Billers use the psychologist's NPI on medical claim forms to ensure the provider is recognized by insurance carriers. The NPPES registry verifies the psychologist's licensing status, specialty taxonomy, and practice location. Checking the NPI registry helps ensure that patients are working with a registered professional, preventing claims rejections and securing eligible mental health coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions about Psychologist
How many Psychologist providers are registered in the US?
There are currently 57,018 registered psychologist providers in the United States, according to the official CMS NPI registry database.
Which state has the most Psychologist providers?
California has the highest concentration of psychologist specialists, with 8,106 registered providers.
What is the oldest registered Psychologist provider?
The oldest registered psychologist provider in the database is William Dove, PH.D, who registered on 05/23/2005 with NPI number 1023011046.
How do I find a Psychologist near me?
You can find psychologist 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 Psychologist providers typically have?
A psychologist is a licensed mental health professional who studies human behavior, cognitive processes, and emotional functioning. They diagnose and treat psychological disorders, provide therapy, and conduct behavioral assessments. Psychologists hold a doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in psychology, complete supervised clinical hours, and pass state licensing exams. While they generally do not prescribe medications, they utilize evidence-based psychotherapies, counseling, and diagnostic testing to help patients overcome emotional distress and manage mental health conditions.
How do I verify a Psychologist's NPI number?
You can verify any Psychologist'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 Psychologist?
The primary taxonomy code for Psychologist is 103T00000X.
Can Psychologist providers bill insurance?
Yes, most Psychologist 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.