Compare 108 internists in Dallas, TX. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
108
Internists
100%
Accepting patients
80%
Most common: MD
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Dallas healthcare runs through two powerhouse institutions: UT Southwestern, which is one of the top academic medical centers in the country, and Parkland Memorial, the massive public hospital that serves as the region's safety net. Between those anchors and a competitive private hospital market, Dallas has deep specialty capacity and real options for patients at every income level.
Dallas has 108 internists. The most common credential is MD (80%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
The UT Southwestern/Parkland complex sits northwest of downtown along Harry Hines Boulevard. Baylor University Medical Center is east of downtown in Deep Ellum. Medical City Dallas anchors the North Dallas corridor off the LBJ Freeway. Texas Health Presbyterian has campuses in multiple suburbs. The DART light rail connects downtown to some hospital areas, but most patients in the sprawling DFW metro drive to appointments.
Providers practice throughout Dallas. Uptown is a dense, walkable area with specialist offices and quick access to Parkland and UT Southwestern. Deep Ellum is an arts district east of downtown, served by Baylor University Medical Center nearby. Bishop Arts District is a vibrant Oak Cliff neighborhood with community clinics serving a diverse population. Highland Park is an affluent enclave with concierge practices and proximity to UT Southwestern and Texas Health Presbyterian.
Nearby hospitals include Parkland Memorial Hospital, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Baylor University Medical Center. Local training programs run through UT Southwestern Medical Center and Southern Methodist University. UT Southwestern is one of the top academic medical centers in the nation, with six Nobel Prize winners on faculty.
The first appointment typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes. The internist will take a thorough medical history, review your medications and supplements, perform a physical exam, and order any needed lab work or screening tests. They are trained to dig into diagnostic puzzles, so they may ask detailed questions about symptoms you have mentioned to other doctors.
New to DFW? The two biggest decisions are your hospital system and your location. UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott & White, Texas Health Resources, and Medical City/HCA each operate across the metro. Pick a primary care doctor near your home within one of these systems.
See an internist for annual physicals, chronic disease management (diabetes, heart disease, COPD), unexplained symptoms that do not have an obvious cause, medication management for multiple conditions, preventive screenings (colonoscopy referrals, cancer screenings), and any adult health concern. Internists do not treat children.
Wellness visit: $0 (preventive) · Office visit copay: $20-50 · Comprehensive metabolic panel: $100-300
Dallas, TX has 108 licensed internists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of internists in Dallas, TX are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas dominates the DFW employer market. UnitedHealthcare and Aetna are common for large corporate employers. Parkland Health serves uninsured Dallas County residents through financial assistance programs. Texas didn't expand Medicaid, so the marketplace (healthcare.gov) is the primary option for low-income residents who don't qualify for Medicaid.
Annual wellness visits are covered at $0. Sick visit copays range from $20 to $50. A comprehensive metabolic panel costs $100 to $300. Actual costs in Dallas, TX depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Internal medicine visits are billed the same as other primary care visits. Complex visits involving multiple problems may be coded at a higher level, resulting in a higher copay.
Dallas healthcare is shaped by four major systems. UT Southwestern is the academic powerhouse (research, complex cases, six Nobel laureates). Baylor Scott & White is the largest nonprofit system in Texas with multiple DFW campuses. Texas Health Resources operates Presbyterian-branded hospitals across the suburbs. Medical City (HCA) runs several hospitals in north and east Dallas. Parkland Health is the county's public system.
85% of internists in Dallas, TX accept Medicare. Medicare covers an Annual Wellness Visit at no cost. Standard office visits are covered under Part B with a 20% coinsurance after the deductible. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some internists in Dallas, TX accept Texas Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers internal medicine visits in all states. Preventive services and chronic disease management are standard benefits. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Texas Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Parkland Health operates a financial assistance program for Dallas County residents who are uninsured or underinsured. Eligibility is income-based and covers care at Parkland Memorial Hospital and its network of community-oriented primary care clinics across Dallas County. Apply at any Parkland clinic or online through their website.
There is a well-documented gap. North Dallas and the northern suburbs have a higher concentration of private hospitals, specialists, and insured patients. Southern Dallas neighborhoods have fewer providers and rely more heavily on Parkland clinics and community health centers. UT Southwestern has expanded clinics into southern Dallas to help address this disparity.
Top accepted carriers in Dallas, TX include qhp-33602, unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-40788, and centene.
Preventive visits are covered at 100% under the ACA with no copay. Standard office visits carry a copay of $20 to $50. Most insurance plans allow you to select an internist as your primary care physician. Check that your internist is in-network. Specialist referrals may require your PCP's involvement depending on your plan type (HMO vs. PPO).