As of May 2024, there were a total of 527,164 primary care physicians (PCPs) active in the United States. Of these, most were in the field of internal medicine. This was followed by PCPs in family medicine/general practice. Despite the aging population, there were only 1,655 active Geriatricians in the United States.
Number of active primary care physicians in the U.S. in 2024, by field of specialty
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