77,410
OB-GYNs
100%
Accepting patients
81%
Most common: MD
FindClarity lists 77,410 ob-gyns nationwide. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (81%). 57% accept Medicare.
OB-GYNs (obstetricians and gynecologists) specialize in women's reproductive health. Obstetricians manage pregnancy and childbirth; gynecologists handle non-pregnancy concerns like menstrual disorders, contraception, menopause, and reproductive cancers. Most OB-GYNs practice both.
After medical school, OB-GYNs complete a four-year residency that includes surgery, prenatal care, labor and delivery, and outpatient gynecology. Some subspecialize in maternal-fetal medicine (high-risk pregnancy), reproductive endocrinology (fertility), gynecologic oncology, or urogynecology (pelvic floor disorders).
For many women, their OB-GYN is their primary healthcare provider, especially during reproductive years. In addition to reproductive care, OB-GYNs perform Pap smears, breast exams, STI screening, and address general health concerns during annual well-woman visits.
See an OB-GYN for annual well-woman exams, irregular or painful periods, contraception counseling, pregnancy care, fertility concerns, menopause symptoms, abnormal Pap smear results, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, or any concerns related to reproductive health. You do not need a referral. Most insurance plans allow direct access to OB-GYN care.
An annual well-woman visit includes a breast exam, pelvic exam, and Pap smear (per screening guidelines). Your OB-GYN will ask about your menstrual cycle, sexual health, and contraception needs. For pregnancy, you will discuss prenatal testing, expected timeline, and delivery planning. The visit is a safe space to bring up any reproductive health questions.
Well-woman visit: $0 (preventive) · Prenatal care + delivery: $2,000-5,000 (after insurance) · IUD insertion: $0 (covered preventive)
Current guidelines recommend a Pap smear every three years for women aged 21 to 29, and a Pap plus HPV test every five years for women aged 30 to 65. More frequent screening may be needed if you have had abnormal results in the past. Your OB-GYN will tell you when your next screening is due based on your history.
Start with your OB-GYN if you have been trying to conceive for 12 months (or 6 months if you are over 35). They can run initial tests and may prescribe first-line treatments. If those do not work, or if there is a known issue like endometriosis or blocked fallopian tubes, they will refer you to a reproductive endocrinologist.
Some women use their OB-GYN as their primary provider, especially if they are otherwise healthy. OB-GYNs can prescribe medications, order blood work, and manage common conditions. However, for complex medical issues outside of reproductive health, having a separate primary care provider is advisable.
OB-GYNs are medical doctors trained in both normal and high-risk pregnancy, plus gynecologic surgery. Certified nurse midwives (CNMs) are advanced-practice nurses who manage normal pregnancies and deliveries, often with a focus on natural birth. For low-risk pregnancies, both provide excellent care. High-risk pregnancies require an OB-GYN.
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Annual well-woman visits are covered at 100% as preventive care under the ACA, with no copay and no deductible. Contraception (including IUDs and implants) is also covered at no cost. Pregnancy and delivery are covered under your plan's maternity benefits, though deductibles and coinsurance apply. Verify your OB-GYN is in-network, especially if you are planning a pregnancy.