# NPI Registry Scraper (`moving_beacon-owner1/npi-registry-scraper`) Actor NPI Registry Scraper is an Apify Actor that searches the official CMS NPPES NPI Registry for U.S. healthcare providers and organizations, returning structured NPI records with provider details, specialty, address, and contact information—without requiring proxies or browser automation. - **URL**: https://apify.com/moving\_beacon-owner1/npi-registry-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Jamshaid Arif](https://apify.com/moving_beacon-owner1) (community) - **Categories:** Developer tools, Other - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $9.99 / 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 web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows. 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/docs.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.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/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 ## NPI Registry Scraper (Apify Actor) Searches US healthcare providers and organizations via the **official CMS NPPES NPI Registry API** — no proxies or browser automation needed. ### Input | Field | Description | | --- | --- | | `city` | City to search in (e.g. `NEW YORK`) | | `state` | Two-letter state code (can't be the *only* filter) | | `taxonomyDescription` | Specialty, e.g. `DENTIST`, `INTERNAL MEDICINE` | | `enumerationType` | `NPI-1` (individuals), `NPI-2` (organizations), or any | | `firstName` / `lastName` | Individual provider name (wildcard `*` after 2+ chars) | | `organizationName` | Organization name | | `postalCode` | 5-digit ZIP (wildcard) or full 9-digit ZIP | | `maxRecords` | Stop after this many records (API hard cap: 1200 per search) | | `requestDelaySecs` | Pause between paginated calls | At least one search field is required, and `state` alone is rejected by the API. ### Output Flat records in the default dataset: ```json { "npi": "1770383192", "name": "10 WEST 46TH STREET DENTAL PLLC", "enumeration_type": "NPI-2", "taxonomy": "Dentist, General Practice", "address": "10 W 46TH ST STE 1402", "city": "NEW YORK", "state": "NY", "postal_code": "100364515", "phone": "212-752-1252" } ```` ### The 1200-result cap The NPPES API limits `limit + skip` to 1200 per search. To cover a big city completely, split the search — e.g. run once per postal code or per taxonomy — and merge the datasets. ```` # Actor input Schema ## `city` (type: `string`): City to search in (e.g. NEW YORK). Wildcard * allowed after 2+ characters. ## `state` (type: `string`): Two-letter US state code (e.g. NY, TX). Requires at least one other search field. ## `taxonomyDescription` (type: `string`): Provider taxonomy or specialty, e.g. DENTIST, INTERNAL MEDICINE, PHARMACY. ## `enumerationType` (type: `string`): NPI-1 = individual providers, NPI-2 = organizations. Leave empty for both. ## `firstName` (type: `string`): Provider first name (individuals only). Wildcard * allowed after 2+ characters. ## `lastName` (type: `string`): Provider last name (individuals only). Wildcard * allowed after 2+ characters. ## `organizationName` (type: `string`): Organization name (NPI-2 records only). Wildcard * allowed after 2+ characters. ## `postalCode` (type: `string`): 5-digit ZIP (acts as wildcard matching all +4 extensions) or full 9-digit ZIP. ## `maxRecords` (type: `integer`): Stop after collecting this many records. The NPI API caps any single search at 1200 results (limit+skip); narrow your search with more filters to get complete coverage of large areas. ## `requestDelaySecs` (type: `integer`): Polite pause between paginated API calls. ## Actor input object example ```json { "city": "NEW YORK", "state": "NY", "taxonomyDescription": "DENTIST", "enumerationType": "", "maxRecords": 200, "requestDelaySecs": 1 } ```` # 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 = { "city": "NEW YORK", "taxonomyDescription": "DENTIST" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("moving_beacon-owner1/npi-registry-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 = { "city": "NEW YORK", "taxonomyDescription": "DENTIST", } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("moving_beacon-owner1/npi-registry-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 '{ "city": "NEW YORK", "taxonomyDescription": "DENTIST" }' | apify call moving_beacon-owner1/npi-registry-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=moving_beacon-owner1/npi-registry-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "NPI Registry Scraper", "description": "NPI Registry Scraper is an Apify Actor that searches the official CMS NPPES NPI Registry for U.S. healthcare providers and organizations, returning structured NPI records with provider details, specialty, address, and contact information—without requiring proxies or browser automation.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "AsgCmyEopd6oxQFiM" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/moving_beacon-owner1~npi-registry-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-moving_beacon-owner1-npi-registry-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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/moving_beacon-owner1~npi-registry-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-moving_beacon-owner1-npi-registry-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/moving_beacon-owner1~npi-registry-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-moving_beacon-owner1-npi-registry-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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", "properties": { "city": { "title": "City", "type": "string", "description": "City to search in (e.g. NEW YORK). Wildcard * allowed after 2+ characters." }, "state": { "title": "State", "type": "string", "description": "Two-letter US state code (e.g. NY, TX). Requires at least one other search field." }, "taxonomyDescription": { "title": "Taxonomy / specialty", "type": "string", "description": "Provider taxonomy or specialty, e.g. DENTIST, INTERNAL MEDICINE, PHARMACY." }, "enumerationType": { "title": "Enumeration type", "enum": [ "", "NPI-1", "NPI-2" ], "type": "string", "description": "NPI-1 = individual providers, NPI-2 = organizations. Leave empty for both.", "default": "" }, "firstName": { "title": "First name", "type": "string", "description": "Provider first name (individuals only). Wildcard * allowed after 2+ characters." }, "lastName": { "title": "Last name", "type": "string", "description": "Provider last name (individuals only). Wildcard * allowed after 2+ characters." }, "organizationName": { "title": "Organization name", "type": "string", "description": "Organization name (NPI-2 records only). Wildcard * allowed after 2+ characters." }, "postalCode": { "title": "Postal code", "type": "string", "description": "5-digit ZIP (acts as wildcard matching all +4 extensions) or full 9-digit ZIP." }, "maxRecords": { "title": "Max records", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 1200, "type": "integer", "description": "Stop after collecting this many records. The NPI API caps any single search at 1200 results (limit+skip); narrow your search with more filters to get complete coverage of large areas.", "default": 200 }, "requestDelaySecs": { "title": "Delay between requests (seconds)", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 30, "type": "integer", "description": "Polite pause between paginated API calls.", "default": 1 } } }, "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 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```