The data is compiled from a special data request on state licensing information from Redi-Data, a provider of data services and solutions. The most recent data available is for November 2012.
There are a total of 14,649 oncologists in the United States, according to the data. The top 10 states with the highest number of oncologists are:
1. California — 1,414
2. New York — 1,406
3. Texas — 1,021
4. Florida — 826
5. Pennsylvania — 825
6. Massachusetts — 792
7. Ohio — 606
8. Illinois — 561
9. Maryland — 483
10. Michigan — 471
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