Find a psychiatrist near you
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and can prescribe medication.
Psychiatrists29,011Medicare-enrolled nationwide
States50with at least one psychiatrist
Most inCA5,884 in California
Per 100,000 people8.7U.S. average
Psychiatrists by state
Darker states have more psychiatrists for their population. Select a state to see its cities.
Psychiatrists per 100,000 residents
AK14.7
ME19.2
VT27.2
NH16.1
WA9.4
ID7.4
MT10.6
ND20.6
MN17.4
IL12.9
WI15.7
MI16.7
NY20.2
RI22.5
MA28.6
OR10.9
NV7.3
WY8.1
SD11.2
IA13
IN9.1
OH10.8
PA17.5
NJ17
CT22.6
CA15
UT9.4
CO9.6
NE10.2
MO14.8
KY9
WV13.2
VA15
MD16.6
DE15.5
AZ9.6
NM9.2
KS9.4
AR9.6
TN11.1
NC13.1
SC13
OK9.1
LA10.2
MS7.3
AL9.3
GA9
HI11.8
TX9
FL11.4
Cities with the most psychiatrists
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Questions about psychiatrists
What does a psychiatrist do?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and can prescribe medication.
How many psychiatrists are there in the U.S.?
29,011 psychiatrists are enrolled in Medicare according to CMS (data imported October 2026), about 8.7 for every 100,000 people. California has the most, with 5,884.
How do I find a psychiatrist near me?
Choose your state, then your city, to see every Medicare-enrolled psychiatrist practicing there with their address, phone number and hospital affiliations. If you have insurance other than Original Medicare, check the doctor is in your plan's network before booking.
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Counts are distinct clinicians whose primary Medicare specialty is psychiatry; a clinician practicing in several cities appears in each city. Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians national file, imported October 2026; population from the U.S. Census Bureau. About the data.