# Vitals Scraper - Provider Profiles (`parseforge/vitals-scraper`) Actor

Scrape healthcare provider profiles from Vitals.com by search filters or direct URL. Returns name, specialty, rating, address, phone, insurance accepted, and more.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/vitals-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Lead generation, Other
- **Stats:** 13 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars

## Pricing

from $8.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

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### Vitals Scraper - Provider Profiles

**Scrape doctor and provider profiles from Vitals.com by location, specialty, rating, or direct URL.** Every profile returns name, address, phone, overall rating, review count, accepted insurance, and more. No API key needed. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

Vitals.com is one of the largest directories of healthcare providers in the US, but browsing it manually or scraping it page by page is slow and error-prone. This Actor reads Vitals search results and provider profiles directly, filtering by rating range, profile type, gender, insurance accepted, years of experience, and more. Each provider is returned as a clean, flat row ready for analysis.

| Who uses it | What they scrape Vitals for |
|---|---|
| Healthcare market researchers | Analyze provider density, ratings, and specialties across cities or states. |
| Insurance network analysts | Identify which providers accept Medicare, Medicaid, or new patients in a region. |
| Medical practice managers | Benchmark competitor practices by profile type, experience, and patient reviews. |
| Healthcare recruiters | Find physicians and hospitals by specialty and location for talent sourcing. |
| Data journalists | Map healthcare access disparities using provider location and insurance acceptance data. |

### What it does

This Actor collects healthcare provider profiles from Vitals.com by search filters or direct URL, and returns each provider as a structured row with name, specialty, location, ratings, and contact details.

- 🔍 **Search filters:** Filter by location (city/state or lat/lng), sort by best match, distance, or ratings, and narrow by overall rating, profile type, gender, accepts new patients, virtual visits, Medicare, Medicaid, years of experience, and doctor name or specialty.
- 🔗 **Direct URL mode:** Paste any Vitals.com search results URL to scrape exactly that page set, with optional maxItems limit.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with Vitals data

**📊 Map provider availability by region.**

A healthcare analyst runs the Actor with city/state filters across multiple metro areas to compare physician density and average ratings.

**🏥 Build a provider directory for a patient portal.**

A health tech startup scrapes Vitals for all physicians in a state, filters by accepts new patients and insurance, and loads the data into their app.

**📈 Track rating trends for a hospital network.**

A hospital marketing team runs the Actor weekly on their own practice profiles to monitor review counts and overall rating changes.

**🔍 Find specialists accepting Medicare.**

A Medicare beneficiary advocate scrapes Vitals for cardiologists in Florida who accept Medicare and have 4+ star ratings.

### Why choose this scraper

|  | What you get |
|---|---|
| **Structured data** | Every provider is a flat row with name, specialty, address, phone, overall rating, review count, accepts new patients, virtual visits, insurance accepted, years of experience, and more. |
| **No login or API key** | Scrape public Vitals.com data without any account or rate-limiting headaches. |
| **Flexible input** | Use a direct URL or the built-in search filters for location, rating, profile type, gender, insurance, and experience. |
| **Export anywhere** | Download as CSV, JSON, Excel, XML, or push to a database or Google Sheets via integrations. |

### How it compares

No other Store actor targets Vitals the same way, so the honest comparison is with the alternatives teams actually weigh.

| | Vitals Scraper - Provider Profiles | Build it in-house | By hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Run it now, zero config | Days of engineering | None, but hours per pull |
| When Vitals changes | Maintained for you | You fix it | You re-learn the page |
| Proxies, retries, anti-bot | Built in | Your problem | Browser only |
| Output | Fixed JSON schema, CSV/Excel export | Whatever you build | Copy-paste |
| Cost | Pay per result | Engineering time | Analyst hours |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor from a direct Vitals search URL or from the built-in search filters (mutually exclusive). Filters run as each provider is read so only matching profiles reach your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
  "startUrl": "https://www.vitals.com/search?sortby=bestmatch&overall_range=any&profile_type=all&gender=all&latLng=40.7396,-74.0007&city_state=New+York,+NY",
  "maxItems": 10
}
```

A larger pull:

```json
{
  "startUrl": "https://www.vitals.com/search?sortby=bestmatch&overall_range=any&profile_type=all&gender=all&latLng=40.7396,-74.0007&city_state=New+York,+NY",
  "maxItems": 200
}
```

### Pricing

Pay-per-result: **$0.16 per result** collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $16.00 |
| 1,000 results | $160.00 |
| 10,000 results | $1600.00 |

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect more results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [Vitals Scraper - Provider Profiles](https://apify.com/parseforge/vitals-scraper?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Vitals through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=parseforge/vitals-scraper"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**I get no results when using search filters.**

Ensure you have provided latLng coordinates. The Vitals API requires latLng for location-based searches. Also check that cityState is in 'City, State' format.

**The Actor returns fewer providers than maxItems.**

Vitals may not have that many matching providers for your filters. Try broadening your search (e.g., remove rating or gender filters).

**I get an error when using startUrl.**

Make sure the URL is a valid Vitals.com search results page. Do not use a provider's individual profile URL. Also ensure startUrl is empty when using search filters.

**The sortby 'distance' option returns no results.**

The 'distance' sort requires latLng to be provided. Enter coordinates in 'latitude,longitude' format (e.g., 40.7396,-74.0007).

**Data seems incomplete or missing fields.**

Vitals search result cards vary. Some fields (like phone or insurance) may not appear for every provider. The Actor returns what is publicly visible on the listing.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need an API key or login to use this Actor? | No. The Actor reads public Vitals.com pages directly. No account or API key is required. |
| Can I scrape by city and state? | Yes. Use the cityState field (e.g., 'New York, NY') and provide latLng coordinates. The sortby 'distance' option requires latLng. |
| What is the difference between startUrl and search filters? | They are mutually exclusive. Use startUrl to paste a full Vitals search URL. Use search filters to build a query from scratch with dropdowns and fields. |
| Can I filter by insurance accepted? | Yes. Use the acceptsMedicare and acceptsMedicaid boolean filters. Note that Vitals does not expose a full insurance list in search filters. |
| How many providers can I scrape in one run? | Free-plan runs return up to 10 results. Paid plans can set maxItems higher. Actual results depend on Vitals' pagination and the number of matching providers. |
| Does the Actor scrape individual provider profile pages? | It scrapes search result listings. Each row includes the provider's name, specialty, address, phone, overall rating, review count, and other fields available on the listing card. |
| What export formats are supported? | CSV, JSON, Excel, and XML. You can also push data to cloud storage, databases, or Google Sheets via Apify integrations. |
| Can I filter by years of experience? | Yes. Use yearsOfExperienceMin and yearsOfExperienceMax (0 to 40 years). |
| What does 'profile type' mean? | You can filter by Physician, Hospital, or Practice. 'All' returns every type. |
| Is the data up to date? | The Actor scrapes live data from Vitals.com at the moment of the run. It reflects the current state of the site. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Vitals.com. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrl` (type: `string`):

Direct URL to scrape from Vitals.com. Example: https://www.vitals.com/search?sortby=bestmatch\&overall\_range=any\&profile\_type=all\&gender=all\&latLng=40.7396,-74.0007\&city\_state=New+York,+NY

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

How many providers to collect per run.

## `sortby` (type: `string`):

How to sort the results. 'distance' requires latLng to be provided.

## `overallRange` (type: `string`):

Filter by overall rating range

## `profileType` (type: `string`):

Filter by profile type

## `gender` (type: `string`):

Filter by gender

## `cityState` (type: `string`):

Location in format: City, State. Example: New York, NY

## `latLng` (type: `string`):

Coordinates in format: latitude,longitude. Example: 40.7396,-74.0007. REQUIRED when using search filters (without startUrl). The API requires this parameter for location-based searches.

## `acceptsNewPatients` (type: `boolean`):

Filter by whether provider accepts new patients

## `virtualVisit` (type: `boolean`):

Filter by whether provider offers virtual visits

## `acceptsMedicare` (type: `boolean`):

Filter by whether provider accepts Medicare

## `acceptsMedicaid` (type: `boolean`):

Filter by whether provider accepts Medicaid

## `yearsOfExperienceMin` (type: `integer`):

Minimum years of experience

## `yearsOfExperienceMax` (type: `integer`):

Maximum years of experience

## `query` (type: `string`):

Additional search query filter

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrl": "https://www.vitals.com/search?sortby=bestmatch&overall_range=any&profile_type=all&gender=all&latLng=40.7396,-74.0007&city_state=New+York,+NY",
  "maxItems": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `providers` (type: `string`):

Complete provider dataset with all fields including name, NPI, specialties, ratings, location, contact information, and availability

## `overview` (type: `string`):

Overview view of providers with key fields displayed in a table format

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrl": "https://www.vitals.com/search?sortby=bestmatch&overall_range=any&profile_type=all&gender=all&latLng=40.7396,-74.0007&city_state=New+York,+NY",
    "maxItems": 10
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/vitals-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "startUrl": "https://www.vitals.com/search?sortby=bestmatch&overall_range=any&profile_type=all&gender=all&latLng=40.7396,-74.0007&city_state=New+York,+NY",
    "maxItems": 10,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/vitals-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrl": "https://www.vitals.com/search?sortby=bestmatch&overall_range=any&profile_type=all&gender=all&latLng=40.7396,-74.0007&city_state=New+York,+NY",
  "maxItems": 10
}' |
apify call parseforge/vitals-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/vitals-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/BocANd9WTipBmySMM/builds/zmBCBkm0UFx78d5qc/openapi.json