# Healthgrades Scraper - Doctor & Provider Search (`lulzasaur/healthgrades-scraper`) Actor Scrape doctor and healthcare provider listings from Healthgrades.com. Extract names, specialties, ratings, reviews, addresses, phone numbers, NPI, insurance, education, and more. - **URL**: https://apify.com/lulzasaur/healthgrades-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [lulz bot](https://apify.com/lulzasaur) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $5.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Healthgrades Scraper - Doctor & Provider Search Scrape doctor and healthcare provider listings from [Healthgrades.com](https://www.healthgrades.com). Extract detailed provider information including names, specialties, ratings, reviews, contact details, NPI numbers, and more. ### What data can you extract? For each provider listing, the scraper extracts: | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `displayName` | Full name with credentials (e.g., "Dr. John Smith, MD") | | `specialty` | Primary medical specialty | | `specialties` | All listed specialties | | `overallRating` | Patient rating (1-5 scale) | | `reviewCount` | Number of patient reviews | | `address` | Street address | | `city` / `state` / `zip` | Location details | | `phone` | Primary phone number | | `officeName` | Practice or office name | | `npi` | National Provider Identifier | | `acceptingNewPatients` | Whether accepting new patients | | `telehealthAvailable` | Telehealth availability | | `gender` | Provider gender | | `age` | Provider age | | `yearsExperience` | Years since graduation | | `aboutMe` | Provider bio | | `profileUrl` | Full Healthgrades profile link | | `insuranceCodes` | Insurance/payor codes | ### Input parameters | Parameter | Type | Default | Description | |-----------|------|---------|-------------| | `specialty` | string | `"doctor"` | Specialty to search (doctor, dentist, dermatologist, cardiologist, etc.) | | `location` | string | `"Denver, CO"` | City and state | | `insurance` | string | | Optional insurance provider filter | | `acceptingNewPatients` | boolean | | Only show providers accepting new patients | | `maxResults` | integer | `100` | Maximum results (up to 1000) | | `proxyConfiguration` | object | | Proxy settings | ### Example input ```json { "specialty": "dentist", "location": "New York, NY", "maxResults": 50 } ```` ### Example output ```json { "displayName": "Dr. Jane Smith, DDS", "specialty": "Dentistry", "specialties": ["Dentistry", "Cosmetic Dentistry"], "overallRating": 4.2, "reviewCount": 48, "address": "123 Main St", "city": "New York", "state": "NY", "zip": "10001", "phone": "(212) 555-0100", "npi": "1234567890", "acceptingNewPatients": true, "telehealthAvailable": false, "gender": "Female", "profileUrl": "https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-jane-smith-abc123" } ``` ### Supported specialties - `doctor` — all physicians - `dentist` — general dentistry - `dermatologist` — skin care - `cardiologist` — heart - `pediatrician` — children - `orthopedic-surgeon` — bones/joints - `psychiatrist` — mental health - `ophthalmologist` — eye care - `neurologist` — brain/nervous system - `urologist` — urinary tract - `ob-gyn` — obstetrics/gynecology - `gastroenterologist` — digestive system - `pulmonologist` — lungs - `endocrinologist` — hormones - `oncologist` — cancer - And many more... ### How it works The scraper fetches Healthgrades search result pages and extracts provider data from the React Server Components (RSC) streaming payload. Healthgrades uses Next.js App Router with server-side rendering, embedding structured JSON data directly in the page HTML. ### Notes - Results are limited to 20 per page (Healthgrades default) - Some fields (board certification, education, languages) are only available on individual profile pages, not in search results - Insurance codes are internal Healthgrades payor codes, not human-readable names - The scraper respects rate limits with polite delays between page requests # Actor input Schema ## `specialty` (type: `string`): Doctor specialty to search for (e.g., doctor, dentist, dermatologist, cardiologist, pediatrician, orthopedic-surgeon, psychiatrist, ophthalmologist, neurologist, urologist) ## `location` (type: `string`): City and state to search in (e.g., Denver, CO or New York, NY) ## `insurance` (type: `string`): Optional insurance provider filter (e.g., Aetna, Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna) ## `acceptingNewPatients` (type: `boolean`): Only show providers accepting new patients ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of provider results to return (20 per page) ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Select proxies to use for scraping ## Actor input object example ```json { "specialty": "doctor", "location": "Denver, CO", "maxResults": 100 } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "specialty": "doctor", "location": "Denver, CO", "maxResults": 100 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("lulzasaur/healthgrades-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "specialty": "doctor", "location": "Denver, CO", "maxResults": 100, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("lulzasaur/healthgrades-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "specialty": "doctor", "location": "Denver, CO", "maxResults": 100 }' | apify call lulzasaur/healthgrades-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=lulzasaur/healthgrades-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Healthgrades Scraper - Doctor & Provider Search", "description": "Scrape doctor and healthcare provider listings from Healthgrades.com. Extract names, specialties, ratings, reviews, addresses, phone numbers, NPI, insurance, education, and more.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "D8nsg7gR6AF1iO8eh" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/lulzasaur~healthgrades-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-lulzasaur-healthgrades-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/lulzasaur~healthgrades-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-lulzasaur-healthgrades-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/lulzasaur~healthgrades-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-lulzasaur-healthgrades-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "specialty", "location" ], "properties": { "specialty": { "title": "Specialty", "type": "string", "description": "Doctor specialty to search for (e.g., doctor, dentist, dermatologist, cardiologist, pediatrician, orthopedic-surgeon, psychiatrist, ophthalmologist, neurologist, urologist)", "default": "doctor" }, "location": { "title": "Location", "type": "string", "description": "City and state to search in (e.g., Denver, CO or New York, NY)", "default": "Denver, CO" }, "insurance": { "title": "Insurance Provider", "type": "string", "description": "Optional insurance provider filter (e.g., Aetna, Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna)" }, "acceptingNewPatients": { "title": "Accepting New Patients", "type": "boolean", "description": "Only show providers accepting new patients" }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max Results", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 1000, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of provider results to return (20 per page)", "default": 100 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Select proxies to use for scraping" } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, 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