Primary Care Doctors in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: August 2024
NAICS 62111aRevenue
$302.2bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xbn
Employees
995k
Businesses
124k
Wages
$XXX.Xbn
Primary Care Doctors in the US industry analysis
Primary care doctors play a vital role in preventive medicine, reducing healthcare costs and providing comprehensive care across all age groups. However, primary care doctors and the healthcare industry in the United States are navigating a complex landscape influenced by shifting demographics, economic factors, technological advancements and the enduring fallout of COVID-19. Despite a growing need for primary care doctor services propelled by an aging population, there is a noticeable dip in interest from younger adults opting for alternative healthcare alternatives like telemedicine, outpatient facilities and urgent care centers. The scarcity of primary care physicians, particularly in geriatric care specialties, presents concerns related to burnout, reduced access to care and the need to recruit medical students to address the escalating healthcare needs. Market consolidation doesn't pose a significant entry barrier. However, primary care doctors are increasingly drawn to larger healthcare organizations, leaving specific markets underserved. Given the recent challenges, industry revenue has been growing at a CAGR of 0.3% through 2024 and is expected to total $302.2 billion in 2024, when revenue will rally by an estimated 1.3%.
Trends and Insights
- The country faces a physician shortage, which threatens healthcare access and quality. This shortage is particularly concerning for the growing older adult demographic that requires more medical care.
- Family care doctors serve patients of all ages, ensuring consistent demand across this segment. This broad patient base leads to a significant percentage of office visits, making family care a critical component of primary healthcare.
- Physicians often settle near urban areas close to hospitals and educational centers. The Mid-Atlantic region has a high concentration of medical establishments, largely due to the presence of prominent educational institutions that attract physicians.
- More patients are choosing telehealth services. These services are faster and more convenient, eliminating the need for travel, making them increasingly popular.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $302.2bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Demographic shifts on balance spurs growth
- The growth of the US population, accompanied by the rising number of older US citizens in the 65 and older demographic, boosted demand for industry services. Adults 65 and older's share of total health spending is nearly twice the size of the population. So, any increase in the number of individuals has an essential impact on revenue.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The increasing size of the older adult population will likely boost demand
- The US National Center for Health Statistics suggests that US demographics will drive the use of physician services at a more rapid pace than in the past. The percentage of visits from individuals aged 65 and older will likely increase as baby boomers age and life expectancy continues to rise.
Biggest companies in the Primary Care Doctors in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Commonspirit Health | 4,754.7 | 537.3 | 11.3 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Family medicine and general practice doctors, Internal medicine practitioners and Pediatric medicine . Family medicine and general practice doctors is the largest segment of the Primary Care Doctors in the US.
Trends and Insights
Internal medicine physicians focus on adult care, geriatric primary care providers focus on older adults
- Internists are doctors who focus on general medical care, with a special emphasis on internal subspecialties such as endocrinology, rheumatology, and infectious disease. They usually deliver care in hospitals or outpatient facilities.
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Specialist Doctors in the US
- Dentists in the US
- Chiropractors in the US
- Optometrists in the US
- Psychologists, Social Workers & Marriage Counselors in the US
- Physical Therapists in the US
- Emergency & Other Outpatient Care Centers in the US
International industries
- Primary Care Doctors in Canada
- General Practice Medical Services in Australia
- General Practice Medical Services in New Zealand
- General Medical Practices in the UK
- General Medical Practices in Ireland
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry includes general practitioners with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree. These doctors primarily work with a broad understanding of all illnesses and do not restrict their practice to one particular field of medicine. Doctors in this industry are trained for comprehensive first contact and continued care for individuals with any undiagnosed health concern.
What's included in this industry?
Family medicine and general practice doctorsInternal medicine practitionersPediatric medicineGeriatric medicneCompanies
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Related Terms
FAMILY MEDICINEHEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGEFEE-FOR-SERVICEALLIED HEALTH PRACTITIONERSIndustry Code
NAICS 621111 - Primary Care Doctors in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The country faces a physician shortage, which threatens healthcare access and quality. This shortage is particularly concerning for the growing older adult demographic that r...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Family care doctors serve patients of all ages, ensuring consistent demand across this segment. This broad patient base leads to a significant percentage of office visits, ma...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Physicians often settle near urban areas close to hospitals and educational centers. The Mid-Atlantic region has a high concentration of medical establishments, largely due t...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
More patients are choosing telehealth services. These services are faster and more convenient, eliminating the need for travel, making them increasingly popular.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The industry has no significant companies because, with the massive number of private practices in the US, it is difficult for one company to gain substantial market share.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Commonspirit Health's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Commonspirit Health, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Physicians must meet education requirements and obtain a state-specific license to practice in the US. They can also become board-certified through the American Board of Medi...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Physician wages remain high due to the advanced skills required for the profession. Continued wage increases are necessary to attract and retain skilled talent in healthcare ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Primary Care Doctors in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Primary Care Doctors in the US industry in United States is $302.2bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Primary Care Doctors in the US industry in 2024?
There are 124k businesses in the Primary Care Doctors in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Primary Care Doctors in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Primary Care Doctors in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Primary Care Doctors in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Primary Care Doctors in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Primary Care Doctors in the US market in United States?
The biggest company operating in the Primary Care Doctors market in United States is Commonspirit Health
What does the Primary Care Doctors in the US in United States include?
Family medicine and general practice doctors and Internal medicine practitioners are part of the Primary Care Doctors in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Primary Care Doctors in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Commonspirit Health.
How competitive is the Primary Care Doctors in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Primary Care Doctors in the US industry in United States.
