New York recorded 14 physician NPI deactivations this week, accounting for 7% of the national total. All 14 deactivations were for individual providers, with no organizational NPIs deactivated during the period of June 22-28, 2026.
Credential Breakdown
Among the individual physicians, Internal Medicine was the most frequent specialty, with 3 deactivations, representing 21% of the state's total. Gastroenterology and Psychiatry each saw 2 deactivations, or 14% each. Other specialties with single deactivations included Diagnostic Radiology and Dermatology. This distribution highlights deactivations across various medical and mental health specialties.
Geographic Concentration
Geographically, 6 deactivations were recorded in New York City, followed by 2 in Brooklyn. Other cities such as Huntington Station, Hudson, and Long Beach each had 1 deactivation. This concentration aligns with the state's most populous urban centers, where a significant portion of its physician workforce is located.
NPI deactivations are administrative updates in the federal NPPES registry and do not automatically signify a provider has stopped practicing or faced a license action.
