What it means
Primary care looks for everyday medical access, such as doctors, clinics, and local care options.
How we calculate it
We count and compare everyday care options near the city, then normalize the result so larger and smaller places can be compared more fairly.
Sources and freshness
CMS, public provider records, OpenStreetMap, and local care directories.
Source periods vary by place. City pages show dated source context for the applicable measure when it is available.
Limitations
Provider counts do not guarantee that a practice is accepting patients, taking a specific insurance plan, or offering timely appointments.