How to Find Urologists by Zip Code
Data sourced from live CMS NPI Registry API v2.1 queries, run June 12, 2026. All provider counts are real API responses. Raw query results are available for download. See methodology below.
taxonomy_description=Urology. The query is straightforward — no common-name alias that returns zero results, unlike pulmonology or orthopedics. The taxonomy traps in urology are structural rather than naming: Pediatric Urology is a separate query if you need it, the NPI registry does not track robotic surgery capability, and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) requires cross-referencing rather than a clean NPI filter. This guide covers real counts from 9 markets pulled June 12, 2026, and the Memphis provider breakdown.
Urology query returns a mixed adult and pediatric dataset. In Memphis, 7 of 56 records showed Urology, Pediatric Urology as the primary taxonomy. If your territory plan requires separating adult and pediatric urologists — relevant for BPH/continence vs. pediatric congenital device accounts — filter on the taxonomy description field in returned results, or run Pediatric+Urology as a distinct query.
Urology in the NPI registry: real counts from 9 markets
We queried the CMS NPI API v2.1 on June 12, 2026 with taxonomy_description=Urology.
| Market | Query scope | NPI records returned | At 200-record cap? |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | City filter | 200+ | Yes (more exist) |
| Los Angeles, CA | City filter | 200+ | Yes (more exist) |
| Chicago, IL | City filter | 200+ | Yes (more exist) |
| Houston, TX | City filter | 200+ | Yes (more exist) |
| Phoenix, AZ | City filter | 127 | No (complete) |
| Nashville, TN | City filter | 171 | No (complete) |
| Memphis, TN | City filter | 56 | No (complete) |
| Vermont (statewide) | State filter | 63 | No (complete) |
| Wyoming (statewide) | State filter | 36 | No (complete) |
Source: CMS NPI Registry API v2.1, taxonomy_description=Urology, limit=200. Queried June 12, 2026. Includes NPI-1 individual providers and NPI-2 organization records.
Urology subspecialties in the NPI taxonomy
| Subspecialty | taxonomy_description value | NUCC code | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General urologist | Urology |
208800000X | Includes adult and pediatric in returned records |
| Pediatric urologist | Pediatric Urology |
2088P0231X | Separate query required; also surfaces in Urology results when parent taxonomy listed |
| Female pelvic medicine (FPMRS) | Not a standalone filter | Complex | FPMRS urologists file under Urology; identify by cross-referencing board certification databases |
| Robotic surgery urologist | Not tracked in NPI | None | Robotic capability is not in the NPI registry; cross-reference with da Vinci system registry or hospital records |
How to search for urologists by zip code (5 steps)
Choose your search method
- NPI registry directly at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov — free, no account, city or state filter only. No radius.
- getdork Physician Search — same CMS API with zip-radius filtering, correct taxonomy pre-mapped, CSV export. Search urologists by ZIP →
Use the correct taxonomy string: Urology
The exact API parameter is taxonomy_description=Urology. Unlike some specialties,
there is no common-name mismatch that returns zero results. The numeric NUCC code
208800000X is silently ignored by CMS NPI API v2.1.
Decide whether to separate adult and pediatric results
A standard Urology query returns adult and pediatric urologists together. In Memphis, 7 of 56
records were Pediatric Urology primary. To get a clean adult-only list, filter returned records
where the taxonomy description field does not contain "Pediatric." To get pediatric-only, add
a second query for Pediatric+Urology.
Set your radius based on market density
Recommended starting radii for urology:
- Dense urban (NYC, Chicago, LA): 10–20 miles
- Mid-metro (Memphis, Nashville, Phoenix): 25 miles
- Rural (Wyoming, Vermont): 50–75 miles — Wyoming returned 36 statewide, Vermont 63
Export to CSV (Pro) and build your call plan
Pro users export the full result set. Column headers: NPI, Name, Credential, Address, City, State, Zip, Phone, Entity Type. BOM included for Excel. The taxonomy description column lets you sort adult vs. pediatric in your spreadsheet before CRM import.
Direct API queries
# Urologists in Memphis, TN — returned 56 records (June 2026) https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/api/? version=2.1 &taxonomy_description=Urology &city=Memphis &state=TN &limit=200 # Pediatric urologists only — separate query required https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/api/? version=2.1 &taxonomy_description=Pediatric+Urology &state=TN &limit=200 # Vermont statewide — returned 63 records, complete set (June 2026) https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/api/? version=2.1 &taxonomy_description=Urology &state=VT &limit=200
Radius guidance for urologist territories
| Market type | Recommended starting radius | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Dense urban (NYC, Chicago, LA) | 10–20 miles | All four large metros hit the 200-record cap; tighter radius produces a manageable call plan |
| Mid-metro (Memphis, Nashville, Phoenix) | 25 miles | Memphis: 56 city records; Nashville: 171; Phoenix: 127. A 25-mile radius adds suburban practices without over-reaching. |
| Rural (Wyoming, Vermont) | 50–75 miles | Wyoming: 36 statewide; Vermont: 63 statewide. Vermont has better density than Wyoming — likely due to the Dartmouth Health and UVM Health Network systems drawing providers. |
getdork queries the CMS NPI API live, handles zip-radius math, and exports a CRM-ready CSV. The taxonomy description column in the export lets you split adult vs. pediatric before import. Free to preview; Pro for the full list.
Search urologists by ZIP code — free →
Frequently asked questions
Does a Urology NPI search return robotic surgery specialists separately?
No. The NPI registry does not track surgical technique. All urologists who perform robotic-assisted procedures file under the standard Urology taxonomy. For robotic surgery accounts, search Urology to get the full list, then cross-reference with the Intuitive Surgical da Vinci system registry (publicly available by hospital) or hospital capital equipment records to identify robotic-enabled practices.
How does Pediatric Urology appear in NPI search results?
Pediatric Urology is a recognized NUCC subspecialty with its own taxonomy code (2088P0231X). In Memphis, 7 of 56 Urology records showed Pediatric Urology as primary taxonomy — they appeared in the main search because the API matched Urology elsewhere in their record. To get adult-only results, filter out records where the taxonomy description contains "Pediatric."
What is Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in NPI data?
FPMRS is a subspecialty relevant to both urology and gynecology. FPMRS-certified urologists file under Urology as their primary taxonomy and may note FPMRS as a subspecialty. There is no clean standalone FPMRS filter in the NPI API that returns well-structured results. For FPMRS-targeted call lists (continence products, mesh devices), query Urology broadly and then cross-reference with board certification databases (ABOG/AUA FPMRS diplomate lists) to identify certified practitioners.
Vermont returned more urologists than endocrinologists statewide — is that expected?
Yes. Urology (63 Vermont statewide) vs. endocrinology (30 statewide) reflects real specialty density differences. Urology covers a wider scope of acute surgical conditions that require more geographically distributed capacity. Vermont's urology density is also boosted by the Dartmouth Health and UVM Health Network systems. Both counts are exact — neither hit the 200-record cap.
What device and pharma products are relevant for a urology territory list?
Device: cystoscopes and ureteroscopes, robotic surgery platforms, stone management systems (holmium laser, lithotripsy), BPH treatment systems (GreenLight laser, UroLift, Rezum), continence devices, penile prostheses, and radiation seed implant systems. Pharma: alpha-blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH, overactive bladder medications (antimuscarinics, mirabegron), testosterone replacement, PDE5 inhibitors, and intravesical BCG for bladder cancer.
How do I handle the 200-record cap when searching urology in large metro areas?
New York, LA, Chicago, and Houston all hit the 200-record cap for Urology. To work around it: split by geographic subdivision (borough, county), query by entity type (NPI-1 individuals separately from NPI-2 organizations), or use getdork, which batches multiple ZIP code queries to build a radius-based list rather than a single city-wide query that caps at 200.
Data methodology
All provider counts come from direct queries to the CMS NPI Registry API v2.1, run on
June 12, 2026. We used taxonomy_description=Urology and limit=200.
No authentication required.
When result_count equals 200 the actual total exceeds 200 and is unknown. Counts below 200 are exact.
Raw responses: npi-urology-memphis-tn-raw.json, npi-urology-vermont-raw.json. Collection script: _data/npi-counts-urology.ps1.
Related guides
- How to search the NPI registry (full guide) — complete API reference and the taxonomy_description quirk explained.
- What is an NPI number and what can you look up? — NPI types, fields, and data freshness.
- How to find physicians by specialty and state — state-level NPI searches across specialties.
- How to find ENT doctors by zip code — surgical specialty with its own naming gotcha.
- How to find orthopedic surgeons by zip code — the British spelling gotcha and subspecialty taxonomy structure.