ZocDoc Scraper

by SilentFlow

Unlimited ZocDoc web scraper to crawl doctors, patient reviews, and appointment availability without login. Search by specialty, location, insurance, and more.

Why use this scraper?

• No login required: Scrape all public ZocDoc data without authentication
• Comprehensive data: Doctors, reviews, ratings, availability, and full provider profiles
• Flexible input: Scrape by URL or search by specialty and location
• Advanced filtering: Sort by rating, filter by telehealth, gender, day, and insurance
• High reliability: Built-in retry logic and residential proxy support

Use cases

Industry	Application
Healthcare analytics	Analyze doctor ratings, wait times, and patient satisfaction
Market research	Map healthcare provider distribution across regions
Insurance analysis	Track which providers accept specific insurance plans
Patient experience	Monitor review sentiment and bedside manner ratings
Competitor intelligence	Benchmark practice performance against competitors
Appointment tracking	Monitor availability trends for popular specialties

Input parameters

URL scraping

Parameter	Type	Description
startUrls	array	ZocDoc URL(s) to scrape (search pages, doctor profiles, practice pages)

Supported URL types:

• Search pages: https://www.zocdoc.com/search?address=New+York&dr_specialty=dentist
• Doctor profiles: https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/john-smith-do-123456
• Practice pages: https://www.zocdoc.com/practice/downtown-dental-12345

Specialty search

Parameter	Type	Description
searches	array	Specialty names to search (e.g., "Dentist", "Dermatologist")
location	string	City, state, or zip code (default: "New York, NY")
insurance	string	Insurance carrier name (optional)

Sorting & filtering

Parameter	Type	Default	Options
sort	string	Default	Default, BestMatch, HighestRated, SoonestAvailable
dayFilter	string	AnyDay	AnyDay, Today, Tomorrow, NextThreeDays, NextTwoWeeks
gender	string	-1	-1 (Any), 1 (Male), 2 (Female)
offersTelehealth	boolean	false	Only telehealth providers
seesChildren	boolean	false	Only pediatric providers

Limits

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
maxItems	integer	50	Maximum total items to save
maxDoctors	integer	20	Maximum doctors per search
maxReviews	integer	10	Maximum reviews per doctor

Options

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
scrapeProfiles	boolean	true	Visit doctor profiles for detailed data
skipReviews	boolean	false	Skip review extraction
skipAvailability	boolean	false	Skip availability extraction

Advanced

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
scrollTimeout	integer	30	Request timeout in seconds
debugMode	boolean	false	Enable detailed logging
proxy	object	residential	Proxy configuration

Output data

Doctor example

{
  "id": "123456",
  "url": "https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/john-smith-do-123456",
  "name": "John Smith, DO",
  "firstName": "John",
  "lastName": "Smith, DO",
  "title": "DO",
  "specialty": "Dentist",
  "specialties": ["Dentist", "Cosmetic Dentistry"],
  "address": "123 Main St, Suite 200",
  "city": "New York",
  "state": "NY",
  "zipCode": "10001",
  "phone": "(212) 555-0100",
  "latitude": 40.7128,
  "longitude": -74.006,
  "overallRating": 4.8,
  "bedsideMannerRating": 4.9,
  "waitTimeRating": 4.6,
  "reviewCount": 142,
  "profilePhotoUrl": "https://d1k13df5m14swc.cloudfront.net/photos/...",
  "education": ["NYU College of Dentistry - DDS"],
  "boardCertifications": ["American Board of Dentistry"],
  "languages": ["English", "Spanish"],
  "insurancesAccepted": ["Aetna", "Blue Cross", "Cigna", "United Healthcare"],
  "gender": "Male",
  "yearsOfExperience": 15,
  "practiceName": "Downtown Dental Care",
  "bio": "Dr. Smith specializes in...",
  "isAcceptingNewPatients": true,
  "offersTelehealth": false,
  "nextAvailableDate": "2024-06-15",
  "scrapedAt": "2024-06-14T10:30:00Z",
  "dataType": "doctor"
}

Review example

{
  "id": "review-1",
  "doctorName": "John Smith, DO",
  "doctorUrl": "https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/john-smith-do-123456",
  "reviewRating": 5.0,
  "reviewBedsideManner": 5.0,
  "reviewWaitTime": 4.0,
  "reviewText": "Dr. Smith was excellent. Very thorough and took the time to explain everything.",
  "reviewDate": "2024-05-20",
  "isVerified": true,
  "scrapedAt": "2024-06-14T10:30:00Z",
  "dataType": "review"
}

Availability example

{
  "doctorName": "John Smith, DO",
  "doctorUrl": "https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/john-smith-do-123456",
  "date": "2024-06-15",
  "timeSlots": ["9:00 AM", "10:30 AM", "2:00 PM", "3:30 PM"],
  "appointmentType": "in-person",
  "locationName": "Downtown Dental Care",
  "address": "123 Main St, Suite 200",
  "scrapedAt": "2024-06-14T10:30:00Z",
  "dataType": "availability"
}

Data fields

Category	Fields
Identity	id, url, name, firstName, lastName, title
Specialty	specialty, specialties, boardCertifications
Location	address, city, state, zipCode, phone, latitude, longitude
Ratings	overallRating, bedsideMannerRating, waitTimeRating, reviewCount
Profile	profilePhotoUrl, education, languages, bio, gender, yearsOfExperience
Practice	practiceName, insurancesAccepted, isAcceptingNewPatients, offersTelehealth
Availability	nextAvailableDate, date, timeSlots, appointmentType, locationName
Reviews	reviewRating, reviewBedsideManner, reviewWaitTime, reviewText, reviewDate, isVerified
Meta	scrapedAt, dataType

Examples

Search for dentists in New York

{
  "searches": ["Dentist"],
  "location": "New York, NY",
  "maxItems": 50,
  "maxDoctors": 20,
  "maxReviews": 10,
  "sort": "HighestRated"
}

Search for therapists with telehealth

{
  "searches": ["Therapist"],
  "location": "Los Angeles, CA",
  "offersTelehealth": true,
  "maxItems": 100,
  "maxDoctors": 50
}

Scrape a specific doctor profile

{
  "startUrls": [{"url": "https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/john-smith-do-123456"}],
  "maxReviews": 50
}

Search multiple specialties

{
  "searches": ["Dermatologist", "Primary Care Doctor", "Pediatrician"],
  "location": "Chicago, IL",
  "sort": "SoonestAvailable",
  "dayFilter": "NextThreeDays",
  "maxItems": 200,
  "maxDoctors": 30
}

Integrations

Python

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")

run = client.actor("silentflow/zocdoc-scraper").call(run_input={
    "searches": ["Dentist"],
    "location": "New York, NY",
    "maxItems": 50,
    "maxDoctors": 20,
    "maxReviews": 10,
    "sort": "HighestRated"
})

for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    if item["dataType"] == "doctor":
        print(f"[{item['overallRating']}] {item['name']} - {item['specialty']}")
    elif item["dataType"] == "review":
        print(f"  ⭐ {item['reviewRating']}: {item['reviewText'][:80]}")
    elif item["dataType"] == "availability":
        print(f"  📅 {item['date']}: {', '.join(item['timeSlots'])}")

JavaScript

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN' });

const run = await client.actor('silentflow/zocdoc-scraper').call({
    searches: ['Dermatologist'],
    location: 'San Francisco, CA',
    maxItems: 100,
    sort: 'HighestRated'
});

const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach(item => {
    if (item.dataType === 'doctor') {
        console.log(`[${item.overallRating}] ${item.name} - ${item.specialty}`);
    }
});

Performance & limits

Metric	Value
Results per page	up to 10
Pages per search	up to 10 (ZocDoc limit)
Max doctors per search	~100
Supported content	Doctors, Reviews, Availability

Tips for best results

1. Use specific specialties: Target specific specialties for focused results
2. Set realistic limits: Start with maxItems: 50 to test before large scrapes
3. Use residential proxy: Enabled by default for best reliability with ZocDoc
4. Skip what you don't need: Use skipReviews and skipAvailability for faster scraping
5. Disable profile scraping: Set scrapeProfiles: false for quick search-only results
6. Filter by day: Use dayFilter to find doctors with immediate availability

FAQ

Q: Can I scrape all doctors in a city? A: ZocDoc limits search results to ~10 pages per specialty. Search multiple specialties for broader coverage.

Q: Why are some fields empty? A: Not all doctors have complete profiles. Enable scrapeProfiles for maximum data.

Q: How often can I run the scraper? A: No limits on frequency. Use residential proxies for best results.

Q: What happens if ZocDoc blocks the scraper? A: The scraper automatically rotates proxies and retries. If all attempts fail, try again later.

Q: Can I filter by insurance? A: Yes, use the insurance parameter with the carrier name.

Support

Need help? We're here for you:

• Bug reports: Open an issue on the actor page
• Questions: Message us via Apify console
• Feature requests: Let us know what you need
• Custom solutions: Contact us for enterprise integrations or high-volume needs

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