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As of today, the following are the total number of Acupuncturists nationally, in your State, and near your location.
Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Medicare
The following are the total number of Acupuncturists who accept Medicare in your State, the total number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Acupuncturists across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Acupuncturists do?
Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points to relieve pain, induce anesthesia, and treat some diseases.
Licensed Acupuncturist vs. Doctor of Acupuncture
A licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac) is a professional trained and licensed to practice acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
A Doctor of Acupuncture has earned an advanced academic degree in the field, such as a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) or an Oriental Medicine Doctor (OMD).
A Doctor of Acupuncture is considered a specialist in East Asian medicine. They are not a medical doctor (MD or DO) unless they hold that qualification as well.
“Doctor” Title
The use of the title “Doctor” for an acupuncturist depends on their specific credentials and the location where they practice.
A practitioner with a D.Ac or DAOM degree from an accredited institution can use a doctoral title.
A licensed acupuncturist who does not hold an advanced academic degree cannot use “Doctor” without a general medical qualification, as this could lead to legal issues.
Medical Doctors (MDs), Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs), or Podiatrists may obtain additional certification or licensure to practice acupuncture.
These are medical doctors who incorporate acupuncture into their Western medical practice rather than primarily practicing traditional Eastern medicine.
Regulation
State boards regulate who can practice acupuncture, and requirements vary by State.
Some states require acupuncturists to hold a license and meet specific educational and examination standards.