ZocDoc Scraper - Pay Per Result

by SilentFlow

Pay-per-result ZocDoc scraper. Only pay for the data you actually receive - $0.05 per result. Scrape doctors, patient reviews, and appointment availability without login. No compute costs, proxies included.

Why Pay Per Result?

Feature	Standard	Pay Per Result
Pricing model	Compute time + proxy	Per result only
Cost per result	Variable	Fixed $0.05
Proxy costs	Extra	Included
Failed runs	Still charged	No charge
Budget control	Hard to predict	Predictable

Cost examples

Scenario	Results	Cost
20 doctors from search	20	$1.00
1 doctor + 50 reviews	51	$2.55
100 doctors + reviews + availability	300	$15.00

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"
}

Pricing

$0.05 per result - each doctor, review, or availability slot counts as one result.

• Proxies are included in the price
• You are not charged for failed runs
• You only pay for data successfully delivered to your dataset

Integrations

Python

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")

run = client.actor("silentflow/zocdoc-scraper-ppr").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-ppr').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}`);
    }
});

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. Skip what you don't need: Use skipReviews and skipAvailability to reduce costs
4. Disable profile scraping: Set scrapeProfiles: false for quick, low-cost search-only results
5. Control costs: Set maxItems to cap your spending

FAQ

Q: How am I charged? A: $0.05 per result item saved to your dataset. Each doctor, review, or availability slot = 1 result.

Q: What if the run fails? A: You only pay for results successfully delivered. No charge on failure.

Q: Can I estimate costs before running? A: Yes! Set maxItems to limit results. Cost = maxItems × $0.05. Example: 100 items = $5.00 max.

Q: Are proxies included? A: Yes, residential proxies are included in the per-result price.

Q: How does PPR compare to standard? A: PPR is simpler and more predictable. Standard may be cheaper for very large scrapes, but PPR has no surprise costs.

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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