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There are currently 27 Primary Care Doctors in Washington available for booking on Zocdoc. Filter by insurance, language, or appointment time to find your best match.
On average, patients who use Zocdoc can search for a Primary Care Doctor in Washington, book an appointment, and see the Primary Care Doctor within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are often available, you can search for real-time availability of Doctors in Washington who accept your insurance and make an appointment online.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Washington Primary Care Doctor who takes your insurance. Just choose your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. If you’re not sure which plan you have, you can use Zocdoc’s insurance checker to find out.
Zocdoc is a free online service that helps patients find Doctors in Washington and book appointments instantly. You can search for Washington Doctors by symptom or visit reason. Then, choose your insurance plan. Based on that information, you’ll see a list of providers who meet your search criteria, along with their available appointment slots.
When you search for Washington Doctors on Zocdoc, you can filter your results by gender, in addition to other criteria. That way, you’ll only see Doctors in Washington who match your preferences.
On Zocdoc, you can search specifically for Washington Doctors with availability after 5 p.m.
You can use Zocdoc to find Doctors in Washington who are highly rated by other patients. These ratings are based on verified reviews submitted by real patients. Every time a patient completes an appointment booked on Zocdoc, they’re invited to review their experience. Each review must comply with Zocdoc’s guidelines.
Doctors in Washington on Zocdoc who see patients through online video visits will have a purple video icon on their profiles. You can also filter your search results to show only Doctors who offer video visits.
Most insurers provide coverage for video visits at the same cost as in-person visits. You can search on Zocdoc specifically for Doctors in Washington who accept your insurance for video visits by selecting your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm your coverage and out of pocket costs for video visits.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Primary Care Doctor who has appointments available before 10:00 am, or after 5:00 pm. Just choose the special hours filter at the top of our search page.
Zocdoc let's you see real-time availability for Doctors in Washington. Many Doctors offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.
As of June 2026, Washington, DC, has about 1179 licensed primary care doctors. (Medpro)
About 12.3% of adults in Washington report frequent physical distress, meaning their physical health wasn’t good for 14 or more days in the past month. Primary care doctors can help by prescribing medications, suggesting diet and lifestyle changes, and referring to specialists if needed. (America's Health Rankings, 2024)
Yes, Washington is currently facing a shortage of primary care doctors, with only about 39.54% of the state's primary care needs being met. (Health Resources and Services Administration, 2025)
Washington has about 218 federally designated primary care shortage areas. (Health Resources and Services Administration, 2025)
The best primary care doctors in Washington, DC, are usually board-certified, have positive patient reviews, and work with reputable hospitals. Zocdoc makes it easy to compare these details so you can choose with confidence.
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