Internists
Internists by State and City
Adult primary care and chronic-disease management. Pick a state, then a city — clinicians are sourced live from the federal NPPES NPI Registry.
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About the specialty
What internists do
Internists (internal medicine physicians) are adult primary-care doctors specializing in complex chronic disease and preventive care for patients 18 and older. They manage hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and multi-system conditions, and they coordinate specialist care when you need it. Unlike family physicians, they don't treat children or provide obstetric care — every visit is focused on adult medicine.
Common symptoms internists treat
- Annual physical
- Fatigue
- Weight change
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes management
- Preventive screening
Conditions internists manage
- Hypertension
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary artery disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Thyroid disease
- Osteoporosis
Questions to ask at your first visit
- 1Are all my chronic conditions at guideline targets?
- 2Which screenings are due at my age?
- 3How do my medications interact — can we consolidate any?
- 4What lifestyle changes would make the biggest difference?
- 5When should I see a specialist and when can we manage this here?
- 6How do you handle after-hours questions?
How to choose internist
- Confirm board certification with the American Board of Internal Medicine.
- Look for hospital privileges at an in-network hospital in case you need admission.
- Ask whether the practice uses annual comprehensive visits (Medicare Wellness) if you're 65+.
- Verify the electronic-records system connects to your specialists and pharmacy.
- Ask about panel size and average appointment length.
Alabama (AL)
4 citiesArizona (AZ)
5 citiesArkansas (AR)
3 citiesCalifornia (CA)
6 citiesColorado (CO)
4 citiesConnecticut (CT)
4 citiesDelaware (DE)
3 citiesDistrict of Columbia (DC)
1 cityFlorida (FL)
5 citiesGeorgia (GA)
4 citiesHawaii (HI)
3 citiesIdaho (ID)
4 citiesIllinois (IL)
5 citiesIndiana (IN)
4 citiesIowa (IA)
4 citiesKansas (KS)
4 citiesKentucky (KY)
3 citiesLouisiana (LA)
4 citiesMaryland (MD)
4 citiesMassachusetts (MA)
4 citiesMichigan (MI)
4 citiesMinnesota (MN)
4 citiesMississippi (MS)
3 citiesMissouri (MO)
3 citiesMontana (MT)
4 citiesNebraska (NE)
2 citiesNevada (NV)
3 citiesNew Hampshire (NH)
3 citiesNew Jersey (NJ)
4 citiesNew Mexico (NM)
3 citiesNew York (NY)
6 citiesNorth Carolina (NC)
5 citiesNorth Dakota (ND)
3 citiesOhio (OH)
5 citiesOklahoma (OK)
3 citiesOregon (OR)
3 citiesPennsylvania (PA)
4 citiesRhode Island (RI)
3 citiesSouth Carolina (SC)
4 citiesSouth Dakota (SD)
2 citiesTennessee (TN)
4 citiesTexas (TX)
6 citiesUtah (UT)
3 citiesVermont (VT)
2 citiesVirginia (VA)
4 citiesWashington (WA)
4 citiesWest Virginia (WV)
3 citiesWisconsin (WI)
3 citiesWyoming (WY)
3 citiesInternists — frequently asked
›What does an internist treat?
Internists focus on the conditions and procedures within their board-certified scope of practice. Each clinician profile on Help Me Find A Doctor lists their primary taxonomy from the federal NPPES NPI Registry, so you can confirm the specialty match before you call.
›How do I find an internist near me?
Pick your state below, then your city, to see internists practicing in that metro with verified addresses and phone numbers. You can also search by ZIP code from the Find a Doctor page and filter by insurance.
›Are the internists listed here verified?
Yes. Every listing originates from the federal NPPES NPI Registry, the authoritative U.S. source for clinician identity, credentials, and practice location. Profiles claimed by the clinician or their practice staff carry an additional Verified badge.
›Do I need a referral to see an internist?
It depends on your plan. HMO plans usually require a primary-care referral before a specialist visit, while PPO and most Medicare Advantage plans let you self-refer. Confirm with the office when you book — they verify referral and prior-authorization requirements as part of scheduling.
›How much does an internist visit cost?
A first consultation typically runs $150–$400 without insurance, and a standard specialist copay ($30–$75) with in-network coverage. Elective and cosmetic procedures are generally self-pay. Ask the office for a good-faith estimate before your appointment.
›Is Help Me Find A Doctor free to use?
Yes. Browsing internists, comparing profiles, and requesting appointments are free for patients. We do not sell your search history, and no payment is required to contact a listed clinician.
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