California recorded 26 physician NPI deactivations during the week of May 4-10, 2026. This total represents 14% of all physician deactivations nationally for the period. All 26 deactivations were for individual providers, with no organizational NPIs deactivated in the state this week. An NPI deactivation indicates an administrative status change in the federal NPPES registry and does not inherently signify a license action or that a provider has ceased practicing.
Credential Trends
Among the deactivated NPIs, several specialties showed multiple instances. Pediatrics accounted for 3 deactivations, representing 12% of the state's total. Family Medicine also saw 3 deactivations, making up another 12%. Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Psychiatry each had 2 deactivations, each comprising 8% of the total. The remaining deactivations were distributed across various other specialties.
Geographic Distribution
Geographically, Sacramento recorded the highest number of deactivations, with 6 physicians. Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego each saw 2 deactivations. Sonora had 1 deactivation. The concentration in Sacramento suggests a localized administrative activity or provider workforce adjustment within that specific region.
These NPI deactivation figures offer a snapshot of administrative changes within California's physician workforce during the specified week.
