Arizona has a physician shortage. The state ranks 35th in the country with 218.3 physicians per 100,000 population compared to the national average of 255.8/100,000. In Arizona there are 14,398 active allopathic physicians and 1,615 active osteopathic physicians. To arrive at the national average we would need an additional 2,475 physicians (a 15% increase over the current number).