United States Primary Care Physician Market Size
| Study Period | 2024 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 290.91 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 357.86 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 4.23% |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
United States Primary Care Physician Market Analysis
The United States Primary Care Physician Market size is estimated at USD 290.91 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 357.86 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.23% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
A primary care physician (PCP) is a healthcare professional who practices general medicine. A primary care physician is the first stop to receive medical care. Factors such as increasing demand for primary care, the rising burden of communicable as well as non-communicable diseases, and the growing emphasis on preventive care are projected to foster market growth over the study period.
The growing burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases in the United States is projected to accelerate demand for primary care physicians over the study period. For instance, according to CDC’s estimates from October 2023 to May 2024, the country reported around 34-64 million flu cases with 16-29 million medical visits. Thus, the increase in the burden of flu cases in the country is projected to foster the demand for primary care centers, which in turn is projected to fuel the demand for primary care physicians over the study period.
Similarly, the increase in the burden of chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer among others is expected to accelerate the demand for primary care physicians for routine check-ups, vital symptom monitoring, and other medical care. For instance, according to the October 2022 update from CDC around 38.4 million people had diabetes in the United States. In addition, according to a November 2023 update from the CDC, more than one in three Americans are at increased risk of developing diabetes mellitus. Thus, the growing burden of communicable as well as non-communicable disorders is expected to accelerate market growth over the study period.
Moreover, the growing demand for preventive healthcare and government initiatives to foster preventive healthcare in the country are projected to accelerate the demand for primary care physicians over the forecast period. For instance, in June 2023 Biden Administration created a mandate for health insurance providers to cover all the treatments for preventive care. Thus, such initiatives are expected to foster the uptake of primary care physicians for routine checkups, blood checkups, and diagnosis among others.
Furthermore, several strategic initiatives undertaken by industry participants to strengthen their business avenues are further projected to accelerate market growth over the study period. For instance, in November 2023 One Medical partnered with Hackensack Meridian Health to improve access to healthcare services for New Jersey residents. With this partnership, One Medical offered tech-enabled primary care services to the residents of New Jersey.
In addition, in September 2023, Pearl Health and Walgreens collaborated to foster the expansion of value-based care in partnership with community-based primary care physicians. Thus, such collaborations between market players is anticipated to accelerate industry expansion over the study period.
Thus, the above-mentioned factors like the growing disease burden, increase in burden for preventive care, and several strategic initiatives undertaken by industry participants are expected to accelerate market growth over the study period. However, the dearth of skilled professionals is expected to hinder market growth over the forecast period.
United States Primary Care Physician Market Trends
The Chronic Condition Segment by Reason is Expected to Witness High Growth Over the Forecast Period.
The chronic conditions segment is expected to witness significant growth opportunities over the forecast period. The increased prevalence of chronic diseases, growing awareness regarding effective management of chronic diseases, increased emphasis on preventive healthcare, and growing importance of primary care healthcare providers to provide symptomatic care are expected to accelerate segment expansion over the study period.
The increasing burden of chronic diseases is one of the significant factors expected to foster demand for primary care physicians to provide routine care and long-term management. For instance, as per the Alzheimer’s Association’s report from March 2023, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are among the major neurological disorders in the United States, and an estimated 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in 2023. Primary care physicians have an important role in managing symptoms and the overall disease outlook.
In addition, according to the April 2024 updated data of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Asthma is one of the most significant long-term conditions in the United States and over 27 million people in the United States have asthma in 2022. Thus, the alarming increase in the prevalence of asthma is expected to accelerate the demand for primary care physicians to monitor asthma and conduct certain lab tests in case of emergency. Thus, the fostering burden of chronic diseases in the country is projected to accelerate market growth over the study period.
Moreover, the proven role of primary care physicians in the management of chronic diseases is further projected to accelerate market expansion. For instance, according to September 2023, data from the Intercoastal Medical Group a primary care physician is responsible for maintaining a person’s well-being in long-term conditions and also responsible for providing symptomatic care. Thus, the leveraging roles of primary care professionals in chronic diseases are expected to augment segment uptake over the study period.
Furthermore, the increased access to primary care physicians helps improve awareness regarding chronic conditions. For instance, according to a journal published by the American Heart Association in September 2022, primary care physicians and professionals have key roles in expanding awareness and detection of high blood pressure. Thus, the growing importance of primary health providers is expected to foster segment growth over the coming years.
Thus, the above-mentioned factors like the increased burden of chronic diseases and the proven role of primary care physicians in the management of chronic diseases are expected to accelerate market growth over the forecast period.
Virtual Consultation is Expected to Witness Significant Growth Over the Forecast Period.
This segment is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period owing to the presence of several primary care centers in the country, and the growing uptake of virtual consultation. Moreover, various strategic initiatives undertaken by the industry participants and primary care centers are further projected to accelerate market growth over the study period.
Moreover, the increasing demand for virtual healthcare from family physicians and primary care physicians is further expected to fuel segment expansion over the study period. For instance, according to an article published by BMC Health Services Research in April 2023, family physicians were positive about the integration of virtual care platforms in providing primary care to patients as it helps improve patient outcomes. Thus, such growing demand for virtual consultation is projected to accelerate segment expansion over the study period.
In addition, several strategic initiatives undertaken by industry participants to improve access to primary virtual care is further expected to accelerate segment growth. For instance, in January 2024 Alight, Inc. and CirrusMD collaborated to deliver a physician-led, chat-enabled virtual care solution. In addition, this collaboration aimed to break all the barriers associated with virtual care delivery. Thus, such initiatives undertaken by industry participants are projected to accelerate segment growth over the study period.
Furthermore, the increasing government expenditure to develop increase telehealth consultation in the country is further expected to drive this segment’s growth. For instance, in February 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded nearly USD 55 million to 29 HRSA-funded health centers to increase healthcare access and quality for underserved populations through virtual care such as telehealth, remote patient monitoring, digital patient tools, and health information technology platforms. Thus, such initiatives may help to increase in adoption of virtual health consultation tools which is likely to spur market growth over the forecast period.
Thus, the above-mentioned factors are expected to accelerate segment growth over the forecast period.
United States Primary Care Physician Industry Overview
The United States physician care market is competitive due to the presence of a few companies working in this segment. Some of the companies working in this segment are MDVIP, 1Life Healthcare, Inc, Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation, Optum, Inc., ChenMed LLC, Premier Medical Associates, among others.
United States Primary Care Physician Market Leaders
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MDVIP LLC
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1Life Healthcare, Inc. (One Medical Group)
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Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation (RIPCPC)
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ChenMed LLC
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Colonial Healthcare
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
United States Primary Care Physician Market News
- January 2024: CenterWell Senior Primary Care announced expansion plans to add up to 50 medical centers to its network by the year 2025. This expansion will give improved access to primary care for senior citizens.
- May 2023: Catalyst Health Network formed a long-term partnership with Agilon Health Inc. This partnership transformed primary care practice for elderly patients in Texas, United States.
United States Primary Care Physician Industry Segmentation
As per the scope of the report, a primary care physician (PCP), or primary care provider, is a health care professional who practices general medicine. PCPs are our first stop for medical care. Most PCPs are doctors, but nurse practitioners and physician assistants can sometimes also be PCPs. The United States Primary Care Physician Market is segmented based on, physicians type, reason, mode of consultation, and service provider. Based on physician type the market is segmented as general practice, family physician and geriatrics, general internal medicine, general pediatrics. Based on reason the market is segmented as, injury, preventive care, chronic conditions, acute conditions, and pre and post surgery. Based on mode of consultation the market is segmented as, virtual and physical. Based on service provider, the market is segmented as, hospitals, clinics and others. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the U.S. primary care physician market in major countries across different regions. For each segment, the market size is provided in terms of value (USD).
| By Physician Type | General Practice, Family Physician and Geriatrics | ||
| General Internal Medicine | |||
| General Pediatrics | |||
| By Reason | Injury | ||
| Acute Conditions | |||
| Pre and Post Surgery | |||
| Preventive Care | |||
| Chronic Conditions | |||
| By Mode of Consultation | Virtual | ||
| Physical | |||
| By Service Provider | Hospitals | ||
| Clinics | |||
| Others | |||
| Geography | North America | United States | |
| Canada | |||
| Mexico | |||
| Europe | United Kingdom | ||
| Germany | |||
| France | |||
| Italy | |||
| Spain | |||
| Rest of Europe | |||
| Asia-Pacific | China | ||
| Japan | |||
| India | |||
| Australia | |||
| South Korea | |||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |||
| Middle-East and Africa | GCC | ||
| South Africa | |||
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa | |||
| South America | Brazil | ||
| Argentina | |||
| Rest of South America | |||
| General Practice, Family Physician and Geriatrics |
| General Internal Medicine |
| General Pediatrics |
| Injury |
| Acute Conditions |
| Pre and Post Surgery |
| Preventive Care |
| Chronic Conditions |
| Virtual |
| Physical |
| Hospitals |
| Clinics |
| Others |
| North America | United States |
| Canada | |
| Mexico | |
| Europe | United Kingdom |
| Germany | |
| France | |
| Italy | |
| Spain | |
| Rest of Europe | |
| Asia-Pacific | China |
| Japan | |
| India | |
| Australia | |
| South Korea | |
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |
| Middle-East and Africa | GCC |
| South Africa | |
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa | |
| South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | |
| Rest of South America |
United States Primary Care Physician Market Research FAQs
How big is the United States Primary Care Physician Market?
The United States Primary Care Physician Market size is expected to reach USD 290.91 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.23% to reach USD 357.86 billion by 2030.
What is the current United States Primary Care Physician Market size?
In 2025, the United States Primary Care Physician Market size is expected to reach USD 290.91 billion.
Who are the key players in United States Primary Care Physician Market?
MDVIP LLC, 1Life Healthcare, Inc. (One Medical Group), Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation (RIPCPC), ChenMed LLC and Colonial Healthcare are the major companies operating in the United States Primary Care Physician Market.
What years does this United States Primary Care Physician Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the United States Primary Care Physician Market size was estimated at USD 278.60 billion. The report covers the United States Primary Care Physician Market historical market size for years: 2024. The report also forecasts the United States Primary Care Physician Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
United States Primary Care Physician Industry Report
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