🏥 NPI/NPPES Healthcare Provider Scraper

🚀 Supercharge your healthcare provider research with our NPI/NPPES Scraper! Automate comprehensive data collection from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Registry, saving hours of manual research and ensuring you get the most accurate, up-to-date healthcare provider information. Stop relying on manual searches - gain the edge in healthcare intelligence with precision and speed.

Target Audience: Healthcare researchers, medical recruiters, healthcare administrators, compliance officers, and market analysts
Primary Use Cases: Provider verification, credentialing, market research, compliance monitoring, network analysis

What Does NPI/NPPES Healthcare Provider Scraper Do?

This tool collects comprehensive healthcare provider data from the official NPPES Registry, supporting both direct API URL searches and flexible filter-based searches. It delivers:

• 🆔 Complete Provider Identification - NPI numbers, provider names (individual and organization), enumeration types
• 📍 Full Address Information - Mailing and location addresses with city, state, postal code, country
• 📞 Contact Details - Phone and fax numbers for both mailing and location addresses
• 🎓 Taxonomy & Specialties - Primary and secondary taxonomy codes, descriptions, licenses, and states
• 📋 Provider Status - Active/inactive status, enumeration dates, last updated dates
• 🏢 Organization Details - Organization names for group practices and healthcare facilities
• 🔢 Additional Identifiers - Medicare, Medicaid, and other provider identifiers
• 📊 Comprehensive Metadata - All provider information in a structured, easy-to-analyze format

Business Value: Get comprehensive healthcare provider data to verify credentials, build provider networks, conduct market research, ensure compliance, and make informed healthcare business decisions faster than your competition.

How to use the NPI/NPPES Healthcare Provider Scraper - Full Demo

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Watch this 3-minute demo to see how easy it is to get started!

Input

To start NPPES web scraping, simply fill in the input form. You can scrape NPPES using EITHER a direct API URL OR search filters, but not both:

Option 1: Direct URL Approach

• startUrl - Direct NPPES API URL with query parameters (e.g., https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/api/?version=2.1&first_name=John&state=NY)
• maxItems - Maximum number of providers to collect (up to 1,000,000). Leave empty for unlimited. Prefill value: 10.

Option 2: Search Filters Approach

• npi - Specific 10-digit NPI number to search for
• firstName - Provider's first name (for individual providers)
• lastName - Provider's last name (for individual providers) - Prefill: "Smith"
• city - City name where provider is located
• state - 2-letter state code (e.g., NY, CA, TX) - Prefill: "NY"
• postalCode - 5 or 9 digit ZIP code
• taxonomyDescription - Provider specialty/taxonomy description (e.g., "Family Medicine", "Cardiology")
• enumerationType - Provider type: NPI-1 for Individual, NPI-2 for Organization
• maxItems - Maximum number of providers to collect (Free users: Required, max 50. Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000). Prefill value: 10.

Important: You must choose either startUrl OR search filters - they cannot be used together. All search filters are optional and can be used in any combination.

Here's what the input configuration looks like in JSON:

{
    "lastName": "Smith",
    "state": "NY",
    "maxItems": 10
}

Or using a direct API URL:

{
    "startUrl": "https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/api/?version=2.1&last_name=Smith&state=NY",
    "maxItems": 10
}

Or searching by specific NPI:

{
    "npi": "1366148975",
    "maxItems": 1
}

Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with the output. The length of the dataset depends on the amount of results you've set. You can download those results as an Excel, HTML, XML, JSON, and CSV document.

Here's an example of scraped NPPES provider data you'll get:

{
    "npi": "1366148975",
    "enumeration_type": "NPI-1",
    "enumeration_date": "2023-02-06",
    "last_updated": "2025-10-27",
    "provider_type": "Individual",
    "status": "A",
    "first_name": "RACHEL",
    "last_name": "AMSEL",
    "middle_name": "M",
    "credential": "DDS",
    "prefix": "",
    "suffix": "",
    "full_name": "RACHEL M AMSEL DDS",
    "organization_name": "",
    "mailing_address_1": "21 STRATTON LN",
    "mailing_address_2": "",
    "mailing_city": "STONY BROOK",
    "mailing_state": "NY",
    "mailing_postal_code": "117903213",
    "mailing_country_code": "US",
    "mailing_country_name": "United States",
    "mailing_phone": "757-724-7291",
    "mailing_fax": "",
    "location_address_1": "750 ROANOKE AVE",
    "location_address_2": "",
    "location_city": "RIVERHEAD",
    "location_state": "NY",
    "location_postal_code": "119012791",
    "location_country_code": "US",
    "location_country_name": "United States",
    "location_phone": "631-727-8585",
    "location_fax": "",
    "primary_taxonomy_code": "1223P0221X",
    "primary_taxonomy_description": "Dentist, Pediatric Dentistry",
    "primary_taxonomy_state": "NY",
    "primary_taxonomy_license": "064991",
    "secondary_taxonomy_codes": [],
    "secondary_taxonomy_descriptions": [],
    "secondary_taxonomy_states": [],
    "secondary_taxonomy_licenses": [],
    "other_identifiers": [],
    "other_identifier_types": [],
    "other_identifier_states": [],
    "other_identifier_issuers": [],
    "scrapedTimestamp": "2025-11-26T15:05:06.890Z"
}

What You Get: Complete provider information including NPI numbers, names, addresses, contact information, taxonomy codes, specialties, licenses, and all available provider data from the official NPPES Registry
Download Options: CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy analysis

Why Choose the NPI/NPPES Healthcare Provider Scraper?

• ⚡ Lightning Fast - Direct API access means 10x faster than manual searches
• 🎯 100% Accurate - Official NPPES Registry data ensures complete accuracy
• 💰 Cost Effective - Pay only for results you get, not failed attempts
• 🔄 Always Updated - Get the latest provider information as soon as it's updated
• 🛡️ Reliable - No rate limiting issues, direct access to official government data
• 📊 Comprehensive - All provider fields extracted including addresses, taxonomies, and identifiers

Time Savings: Save 10+ hours per week compared to manual provider research
Cost Efficiency: Fraction of the cost of hiring a research assistant or using expensive healthcare databases

How to Use

1. Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit (takes 2 minutes)
2. Find the Scraper: Visit the NPI/NPPES Healthcare Provider Scraper page
3. Set Input: Add your search filters or direct API URL (we'll show you exactly what to enter)
4. Run It: Click "Start" and let it collect your data
5. Download Data: Get your results in the "Dataset" tab as CSV, Excel, or JSON

Total Time: 5 minutes from signup to data download
No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click

Business Use Cases

Healthcare Recruiters:

• Find qualified providers by specialty and location
• Verify provider credentials and licenses
• Build comprehensive provider databases

Healthcare Administrators:

• Verify provider information for network management
• Monitor provider status changes
• Ensure compliance with credentialing requirements

Market Researchers:

• Analyze provider distribution by geography and specialty
• Track provider trends and market changes
• Conduct competitive intelligence

Compliance Officers:

• Verify provider credentials and licenses
• Monitor provider status for compliance
• Track provider taxonomy and specialty changes

Healthcare Networks:

• Build and maintain provider directories
• Verify provider information for network inclusion
• Track provider location and contact changes

Using NPI/NPPES Healthcare Provider Scraper with the Apify API

For advanced users who want to automate this process, you can control the scraper programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to schedule regular data collection and integrate with your existing healthcare systems.

• Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package
• Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package
• See the Apify API reference for full details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does it work?
A: NPI/NPPES Healthcare Provider Scraper is easy to use and requires no technical knowledge. Simply configure your search parameters and let the tool collect the data automatically from the official NPPES Registry.

Q: How accurate is the data?
A: The data comes directly from the official NPPES Registry maintained by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), ensuring 100% accuracy and up-to-date information.

Q: Can I search for specific providers?
A: Yes! You can search by NPI number, provider name, location, specialty, or any combination of filters to find exactly what you need.

Q: Can I schedule regular runs?
A: Yes, you can schedule regular runs using the Apify API or platform scheduling features to keep your provider data up-to-date automatically.

Q: What if I need help?
A: Our support team is here to help you get the most out of this tool. Contact us through the Apify platform for assistance.

Q: Is my data secure?
A: Yes, all data is processed securely through Apify's platform, and we only access publicly available NPPES Registry data.

Integrate NPI/NPPES Healthcare Provider Scraper with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, NPI/NPPES Healthcare Provider Scraper can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.

These includes:

• Make
• Zapier
• Slack
• Airbyte
• GitHub
• Google Drive
• and much more.

Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever NPI/NPPES Healthcare Provider Scraper successfully finishes a run.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), or any of its subsidiaries. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. This tool accesses publicly available data from the NPPES Registry API.