Healthcare Providers in Sacramento, CA
30,007 providers found in Sacramento, CA.
Sacramento County · Population: 524,943
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About healthcare in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento is California's capital and its quiet healthcare anchor for the Central Valley. UC Davis Medical Center gives the region academic-caliber care, while Sutter, Dignity Health, and Kaiser form a competitive triad that keeps the metro well-served. It's a city where you can see a specialist without the wait times or costs of the Bay Area.
FindClarity lists 30,007 healthcare providers in Sacramento, CA. The city has a population of about 524,943. Sacramento is in Sacramento County County.
Sacramento's grid layout makes healthcare navigation simpler than in most California metros. The medical corridor along Stockton Boulevard near UC Davis Medical Center is the densest provider zone. Sutter Medical Center sits in Midtown, and Mercy General anchors the Arden-Arcade area off Highway 50. Suburban patients in Elk Grove, Roseville, and Folsom have satellite facilities from all three major systems.
Hospitals in the area include UC Davis Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, Mercy General Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente Sacramento. Midtown is a walkable grid with Sutter Medical Center and numerous specialist offices along J and K Streets. East Sacramento is a tree-lined residential area with family practices and close proximity to UC Davis Medical Center. Land Park is a central neighborhood near Sutter and Mercy hospitals, popular with families. Natomas is a newer suburban area in north Sacramento with Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health outpatient centers.
Sacramento is home to University of California, Davis (nearby), California State University, Sacramento, and UC Davis School of Medicine, which contribute to the local healthcare workforce.
Sacramento is home to the UC Davis Medical Center, a Level I trauma center and academic medical hub.
Sacramento has a balanced insurance market. Kaiser Permanente is the single largest insurer by enrollment. Sutter Health Plus offers a regional HMO option that's popular with state employees. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield handle most PPO plans. Medi-Cal managed care operates through three plans: Anthem, Molina, and Health Net.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FindClarity currently lists 30,007 healthcare providers in Sacramento, CA. This includes doctors, therapists, dentists, and other specialists. The directory is updated regularly as new providers are added.
FindClarity covers a wide range of specialties in Sacramento, CA, including primary care physicians, dentists, therapists, psychologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, orthopedists, and many more. You can browse all available specialties or search for a specific type of provider.
Hospitals in the Sacramento, CA area include UC Davis Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, Mercy General Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente Sacramento. Many providers listed on FindClarity are affiliated with these and other local hospitals. You can check a provider's hospital affiliations on their profile page.
Many providers in Sacramento, CA accept Medi-Cal. You can use the insurance filter on FindClarity to find providers who accept Medi-Cal and are currently taking new patients. Coverage and copays vary by plan type, so confirm details with the provider's office.
Sacramento has four major healthcare systems: UC Davis Health (academic, Level I trauma), Sutter Health (largest by market share, multiple campuses), Dignity Health/CommonSpirit (Mercy General and Mercy hospitals), and Kaiser Permanente (closed network with facilities in several Sacramento neighborhoods). Choosing one system for primary care and specialists keeps your records in one place.
Sacramento employers commonly offer Kaiser, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and Sutter Health Plus (a regional HMO). Medi-Cal managed care in Sacramento County runs through Anthem, Molina, and Health Net. Covered California has broad plan availability here, with competitive pricing compared to Bay Area markets.
Many providers in Sacramento, CA are accepting new patients. You can filter search results on FindClarity to show only providers currently accepting new patients. Availability changes frequently, so if a provider you are interested in is not currently accepting patients, check back or call their office to ask about waitlists.
Sacramento, CA is home to University of California, Davis (nearby), California State University, Sacramento, and UC Davis School of Medicine. These institutions train physicians, dentists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Providers who trained locally often continue practicing in the area, contributing to the local healthcare workforce.
Generally, yes. Provider fees, copays for non-Kaiser plans, and out-of-pocket costs tend to be 15-25% lower in Sacramento than in San Francisco or San Jose. Housing costs for healthcare workers are also lower, which supports a more stable provider workforce.
UC Davis Medical Center is the region's only Level I trauma center and the destination for the most serious injuries and complex emergencies. For standard ER visits, Sutter Medical Center in Midtown, Mercy General in Arden-Arcade, and Kaiser South Sacramento all have emergency departments.
