Zocdoc Search Parser Spider ## Introduction The Zocdoc Search Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to scrape and extract detailed provider information from Zocdoc's search results. It enables users to gather comprehensive data on healthcare professionals, including ratings, specialties, locations, and contact details, based on specified search keywords and locations. This tool is ideal for researchers, businesses, and developers needing reliable, structured data from Zocdoc to support market analysis, lead generation, or automated workflows. ## Features - Comprehensive Data Extraction: Retrieves detailed profiles of healthcare providers, including names, ratings, specialties, locations, and contact information. - Flexible Search Options: Supports location-based and keyword-based searches to target specific regions and specialties. - High-Quality Output: Delivers clean, structured JSON data with rich metadata for easy integration into databases or analytics tools. - Scalable and Efficient: Built on Apify's robust infrastructure, ensuring fast and reliable scraping with minimal downtime. - Real-Time Insights: Captures up-to-date information such as ratings, reviews, and availability, reflecting the latest Zocdoc data. - Customizable Inputs: Allows users to fine-tune searches for precise results, reducing irrelevant data. - Error-Resilient: Includes built-in handling for common scraping challenges like rate limits and page changes. ## Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | |---------------|--------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------| | Location | string | No | The geographical location to search for providers (e.g., city, state, or zip code). Defaults to "Texas" if not specified. | "New York, NY" | | SearchKeyword | string | No | The keyword to search for specific specialties or provider names (e.g., "dermatologist" or "Dr. Smith"). | "cardiologist" | ## Example Usage ### Input Example json { "Location": "Texas", "SearchKeyword": "dermatologist" } ### Output Example json [ { "provider_id": "pr_WJXqhjRVMUKM2TsCWIGHEh", "provider_monolith_id": "461933", "name": "Dr. Rodaina Ahmed, MD", "first_name": "Rodaina", "last_name": "Ahmed", "rating": 4.601047904191617, "bedside_rating": 4.646788990825688, "wait_time_rating": 4.748623853211009, "can_have_appointments": true, "review_count": 1326, "representative_review": { "comment": "amazing doctor! so attentive & caring", "patientName": "Hilary N.", "date": "2025-10-30", "__typename": "Review" }, "profile_url": "https://www.zocdoc.com//doctor/rodaina-ahmed-md-461933", "relevant_specialty": "Dermatologist", "specialties": ["Dermatologist"], "location_id": "lo_ARJcz3GpDkqGt67fRsDSeB", "city": "Broaddus", "state": "TX", "zip": "75929", "phone": "(917) 382-0901", "latitude": 31.30685459999999, "longitude": -94.26908759999999, "is_virtual": true, "virtual_visit_type": "ThirdPartyVideoVisit", "practice_name": "Tono Health", "practice_url": "https://www.zocdoc.com//practice/tono-health-87193", "accepts_insurance": false, "distance_miles": 334.801890496237, "search_result_id": "b61e34cb-3ea2-4539-8b33-450f5acaf530", "top_spo_practice_message": "#1 Derm Practice in Broaddus, TX", "top_spo_practice_tooltip": "This is the most booked practice on Zocdoc within this specialty and city during a recent 30 day period.", "insurance_settings": { "acceptsInNetwork": true, "acceptsOutOfNetwork": false, "acceptsSelfPay": false, "__typename": "InsuranceSettings" }, "is_hybrid": false, "actor_id": "4q2pFmMvME53AGLpL", "run_id": "1soAKmpIpYG5xamni" } ] ## Use Cases - Market Research: Analyze provider density, ratings, and specialties in specific regions to identify healthcare trends. - Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' profiles, reviews, and pricing to inform business strategies. - Lead Generation: Collect contact details and profiles of potential clients or partners in the healthcare sector. - Content Aggregation: Build databases of provider information for directories, apps, or websites. - Academic Research: Gather data on healthcare accessibility, ratings, and specialties for studies. - Business Automation: Integrate scraped data into CRM systems or automated reporting tools for efficiency. ## Installation and Usage 1. Search for "Zocdoc Search Parser Spider" in the Apify Store. 2. Click "Try for free" or "Run". 3. Configure input parameters (e.g., Location and SearchKeyword). 4. Click "Start" to begin extraction. 5. Monitor progress in the log. 6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel). ## Output Format The Actor outputs a JSON array of provider objects, each containing fields like provider ID, name, ratings (overall, bedside, wait time), review count, specialties, location details (city, state, coordinates), contact info (phone, URLs), insurance settings, and metadata (e.g., actor ID, run ID). Key fields include rating for overall score, specialties for expertise areas, and profile_url for direct links. This structured format ensures easy parsing and integration. ## Support For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact: - Email: support@getdataforme.com - Subject line: "custom support" - Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/ We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor! ---