Anesthesiology has the highest number of active physicians out of three ASC specialty fields, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employment data from the agency was updated April 25.
Here are the number of active physicians in three ASC specialties and the provider setting with the highest employment for the specialty.
Total number of physicians: 37,430
Setting with the most anesthesiologists: Offices of physicians (30,430)
Total number of physicians: 16,870
Setting with the most cardiologists: Offices of physicians (11,700)
Total number of physicians: 12,580
Setting with the most ophthalmologists: Offices of physicians (10,640)