Zocdoc Search Parser Spider

Introduction

The Zocdoc Search Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to scrape and extract detailed provider information from Zocdoc's search results. It enables users to gather comprehensive data on healthcare providers, including ratings, specialties, locations, and contact details, making it an essential tool for healthcare research and analysis. By automating the extraction process, this Actor saves time and ensures accurate, up-to-date information from Zocdoc's platform.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Retrieves detailed provider profiles, including names, ratings, specialties, locations, and contact information.
• Flexible Search Options: Supports location-based and keyword-based searches to target specific regions or specialties.
• High Reliability: Built with robust error handling to ensure consistent data retrieval even from dynamic web pages.
• Scalable Performance: Optimized for handling large search results efficiently, with support for pagination and rate limiting.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean, JSON-formatted data ready for integration into databases, analytics tools, or reports.
• Privacy-Compliant: Adheres to web scraping best practices and respects Zocdoc's terms of service.
• Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Apify's ecosystem for scheduling, monitoring, and exporting data.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Location	string	No	The geographic location to search for providers (e.g., city, state, or zip).	"Texas"
SearchKeyword	string	No	The keyword to filter providers by specialty or name (e.g., "dermatologist").	"Dermatologist"

Example Usage

Input Example

{
  "Location": "Texas",
  "SearchKeyword": "Dermatologist"
}

Output Example

[
  {
    "provider_id": "pr_-Oyf3N9yeE6MNLlyfpmA1B",
    "provider_monolith_id": "453990",
    "name": "Dr. Nithin Reddy, MD, FAAD",
    "first_name": "Nithin",
    "last_name": "Reddy",
    "rating": 4.8343373493975905,
    "bedside_rating": 4.859205776173285,
    "wait_time_rating": 4.833935018050542,
    "can_have_appointments": true,
    "review_count": 332,
    "representative_review": {
      "comment": "Dr. Reddy listened to my concerns and recommendations and allowed me to play an active role in decisions regarding my care and treatment.",
      "patientName": "KC",
      "date": "",
      "__typename": "Review"
    },
    "profile_url": "https://www.zocdoc.com//doctor/nithin-reddy-md-faad-453990",
    "relevant_specialty": "Dermatologist",
    "specialties": ["Dermatologist"],
    "location_id": "lo_ARJcz3GpDkqGt67fRsDSeB",
    "city": "Broaddus",
    "state": "TX",
    "zip": "75929",
    "phone": "(917) 382-0901",
    "latitude": 31.30685459999999,
    "longitude": -94.26908759999999,
    "is_virtual": true,
    "virtual_visit_type": "ThirdPartyVideoVisit",
    "practice_name": "Tono Health",
    "practice_url": "https://www.zocdoc.com//practice/tono-health-87193",
    "accepts_insurance": false,
    "distance_miles": 334.801890496237,
    "search_result_id": "a1a4d6cc-bc26-4891-9bcd-3236ec2aab88",
    "top_spo_practice_message": null,
    "top_spo_practice_tooltip": null,
    "insurance_settings": {
      "acceptsInNetwork": true,
      "acceptsOutOfNetwork": false,
      "acceptsSelfPay": false,
      "__typename": "InsuranceSettings"
    },
    "is_hybrid": false,
    "actor_id": "4q2pFmMvME53AGLpL",
    "run_id": "1hQ5uCQEQnMMx2INi"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze provider distribution and specialties in specific regions for healthcare market insights.
• Competitive Intelligence: Track ratings and reviews of competitors to benchmark performance.
• Price Monitoring: Identify providers accepting insurance or offering virtual visits for cost-effective options.
• Content Aggregation: Build databases of healthcare providers for directories or recommendation engines.
• Academic Research: Gather data on provider demographics and patient feedback for studies.
• Business Automation: Automate lead generation for healthcare marketing or recruitment agencies.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Zocdoc Search Parser Spider" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The Actor outputs a JSON array of provider objects, each containing fields like provider_id, name, rating, specialties, location details (city, state, zip, latitude, longitude), contact info (phone), and additional metadata such as insurance settings and virtual visit options. Key fields include ratings (overall, bedside, wait time), review count, and URLs for profiles and practices, ensuring comprehensive data for analysis.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

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