There are 73 physician-owned otolaryngology practices in Alabama, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
83 otolaryngology groups in Alabama that physicians still own. No hospital systems, no private equity, no academic posts. Just the map nobody else built.
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Birmingham, AL
Based in Birmingham, Alabama, / provides otolaryngology services through a private practice model. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
2700 US-280 #300w, Birmingham, AL 35223
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Hearing And Balance Center provides otolaryngology services to patients in the Birmingham, Alabama area as an independent medical practice. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
2700 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Birmingham, AL
Practicing otolaryngology in Birmingham, Alabama, Black Sheldon J MD offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
833 St Vincents Dr #402, Birmingham, AL 35205
Birmingham, AL
Castellanos Paul F MD operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Birmingham, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
1530 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
Birmingham, AL
D. Trent Lowery, MD brings otolaryngology expertise to patients in Birmingham, Alabama through a physician-owned practice. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1809 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235
Birmingham, AL
A solo otolaryngology practitioner in Birmingham, Alabama, David M. Walters provides care under an independent practice model. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1809 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235
Birmingham, AL
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. C. Peyton Colvin, MD delivers otolaryngology care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
3686 Grandview Pkwy Suite 530, Birmingham, AL 35243
Birmingham, AL
Practicing otolaryngology in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Christopher Clark offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
48 Medical Park Dr E # 153, Birmingham, AL 35235
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Glenn E. Peters, MD operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Birmingham, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
Birmingham, AL
Dr. John A. Jebeles sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Birmingham, Alabama, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1809 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235
Birmingham, AL
Practicing otolaryngology in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Michael J. Sillers offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
7191 Cahaba Valley Rd Building 2, Suite 207, Birmingham, AL 35242
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Richard W. Waguespack, MD operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Birmingham, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Sandra Fariyike sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Birmingham, Alabama, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
833 St Vincents Dr Building 3, Suite 402, Birmingham, AL 35205
Birmingham, AL
A solo otolaryngology practitioner in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Stephen R. Favrot provides care under an independent practice model. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
3686 Grandview Pkwy Suite 530, Birmingham, AL 35243
Birmingham, AL
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, ENT for Kids Alabama: Peyton Shirley MD delivers otolaryngology care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
5406 US-280 Suite A101, Birmingham, AL 35242
Birmingham, AL
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Elledge E Scott MD delivers otolaryngology care through an independently managed medical practice. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
3686 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243
Birmingham, AL
Goldberg Howard MD maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Birmingham, Alabama, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
833 St Vincents Dr #402, Birmingham, AL 35205
Birmingham, AL
A solo otolaryngology practitioner in Birmingham, Alabama, Goldfarb Morton MD provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
833 St Vincents Dr #402, Birmingham, AL 35205
Birmingham, AL
Leigh Alexander, AuD is a private otolaryngology practice located in Birmingham, Alabama. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
513 Brookwood Blvd Suite 400, Birmingham, AL 35209
Birmingham, AL
Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Matthew M. Fort, MD runs an independently owned otolaryngology practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
1809 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235
Birmingham, AL
Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Owens, Patrick MD runs an independently owned otolaryngology practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
48 Medical Park Dr E # 153, Birmingham, AL 35235
Birmingham, AL
Practicing otolaryngology in Birmingham, Alabama, Randall Real offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
833 Princeton Ave SW Suite 200A, Birmingham, AL 35211
Birmingham, AL
Simpson Lloyd Clark MD brings otolaryngology expertise to patients in Birmingham, Alabama through a physician-owned practice. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
833 St Vincents Dr #402, Birmingham, AL 35205
Cullman, AL
A solo otolaryngology practitioner in Cullman, Alabama, Morgan Alice H MD provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
1948 AL-157 #410, Cullman, AL 35058
Cullman, AL
Morgan Bruce MD operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Cullman, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1948 AL-157, Cullman, AL 35058
Daphne, AL
Dr. Richard Palesano sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Daphne, Alabama, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
1302 US-98 E, Daphne, AL 36526
Decatur, AL
Dr. Ben Light is a skilled, highly regarded ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon who takes the time to develop a relationship with each patient that enters his office. He is certified by both the American Board of Otolaryngology (Head & Neck Surgery) and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Located in Decatur, Alabama, Dr. Light is the only board-certified and fellowship trained facial plastic surgeon between the Birmingham and Nashville areas.
1218 13th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Fairhope, AL
Ashwin Ananth, MD operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Fairhope, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
8096 Twin Beech Rd Suite 102, Fairhope, AL 36532
Fairhope, AL
Dr. Frank K. Hixon, MD provides otolaryngology services from a privately held practice in Fairhope, Alabama. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
8096 Twin Beech Rd Suite 102, Fairhope, AL 36532
Fairhope, AL
Offering otolaryngology services in Fairhope, Alabama, Norris William B MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
8096 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532
Foley, AL
Located in Foley, Alabama, Keith Kowal, MD | ENT Centers of Excellence delivers otolaryngology care through an independently managed medical practice. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1851 N McKenzie St #106, Foley, AL 36535
Homewood, AL
A community otolaryngology practice in Homewood, Alabama, McCool & Bhuta Ear Nose and Throat Specialists provides care under private ownership. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
3055 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Hoover, AL
Marcus W. Moody maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Hoover, Alabama, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
2116 Data Park Cir, Hoover, AL 35244
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Gerard D. Brocato sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Huntsville, Alabama, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1963 Memorial Pkwy SW Suite 5, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
Offering otolaryngology services in Huntsville, Alabama, Dr. Richard G. Martin, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
1963 Memorial Pkwy SW #5, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Dr. William J. Mcfeely Jr, MD runs an independently owned otolaryngology practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1963 Memorial Pkwy SW Suite 5, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
A privately owned otolaryngology practice, ENT, Head & Neck Surgery of Huntsville is located in Huntsville, Alabama. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
201 Whitesport Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
ENT-HNS of Huntsville provides outpatient otolaryngology care from its office in Huntsville, Alabama. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
201 Whitesport Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
John Stewart, DO provides otolaryngology services from a privately held practice in Huntsville, Alabama. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care and allergy and immune system care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
3810 Governors Dr SW Suite 200, Huntsville, AL 35805
Huntsville, AL
Lafrentz John MD operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Huntsville, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
285 Chateau Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
Rajan Paul Dang maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Huntsville, Alabama, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
285 Chateau Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
Practicing otolaryngology in Huntsville, Alabama, Steven Smith offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care and allergy and immune system care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
201 Whitesport Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Jasper, AL
Dr. Angela Blount maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Jasper, Alabama, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
3400 Hwy 78 E, Jasper, AL 35501
Jasper, AL
Located in Jasper, Alabama, Dr. John Stafford delivers otolaryngology care through an independently managed medical practice. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
3400 Hwy 78 E #205, Jasper, AL 35501
Madison, AL
A solo otolaryngology practitioner in Madison, Alabama, Brocato Gerard D MD provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
8337 Hwy 72 W Suite 301, Madison, AL 35758
Mobile, AL
Dr. Jake Johnson specializes - Nasal Breathing - Allergies - Sinus Surgery - Pediatric and Adult Ear - Hearing Loss, Ear Surgery - Cochlear Implantation - Thyroid Surgery - Parotid Surgery - Sleep Surgery including Inspire Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator
3701 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL
Practicing otolaryngology in Mobile, Alabama, Dr. James Spires offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
3701 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL
Elliott Kimberly A maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Mobile, Alabama, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
3701 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL
Fred Silver, M.D. provides otolaryngology services from a privately held practice in Mobile, Alabama. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers surgical procedures and ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
2505 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36607
Mobile, AL
Dr. Mark Harrison of Harrison Sinus Relief is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist located at Premier Medical Center. Dr. Harrison delivers compassionate and attentive care to adult and child patients suffering from ear, nose, and throat conditions. Dr. Harrison believes your overall health and well-being are connected to the health of your sinuses. You don’t have to live with the constant, relentless pain of chronic sinusitis symptoms anymore.
3701 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL
Practicing otolaryngology in Mobile, Alabama, JESSICA E. SOUTHWOOD offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
2880 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36606
Mobile, AL
Keith Varden sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Mobile, Alabama, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1700 SpringHill Ave, Mobile, AL 36604
Mobile, AL
Practicing otolaryngology in Mobile, Alabama, Kent L. Burton offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
2880 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36606
Mobile, AL
Kimberly A. Donnellan, MD operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Mobile, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
2505 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36607
Mobile, AL
Premier Medical Group is one of the Largest multi-specialty eye, ear, nose and throat groups in the southeast and even in the United States for over 100 years. Premier Medical was formed in 1997 through a merger of Mobile Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Center with Dauphin West Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists. Both medical practices trace their business lineage to the practice of Perdue & Perdue which was founded in 1915. Both groups evolved into multi-specialty clinics offering a complete line
2880 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36606
Mobile, AL
McMurphy Andrea B. MD sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Mobile, Alabama, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
2880 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36606
Mobile, AL
Board Certified by the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Fellowhip trained in Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. Specializing in all ear, nose, throat, and allergy needs for adult and pediatric patients in Baldwin County, Mobile County, and along the Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida Gulf Coast.
3701 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL
Swain, Ron JR. MD operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Mobile, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
610 Providence Park Dr E bldg 2 suite 202, Mobile, AL 36609
Mobile, AL
Practicing otolaryngology in Mobile, Alabama, Tiffany Baugh MD offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care and surgical procedures. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
2505 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36607
Mobile, AL
Dr. Van Crocker is board certified in Otolaryngology and Surgery and specializes in pediatric ENT surgery. He practices at USA Health Midtown ENT Surgery in Mobile, AL.
2505 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36607
Mobile, AL
Wilson, John S MD operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Mobile, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
2880 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36606
Montgomery, AL
Central Al Ear Nose & Throat: Vaughan Jr Wallace C MD provides otolaryngology services from a privately held practice in Montgomery, Alabama. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
6980 Winton Blount Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36117
Montgomery, AL
Gregory H. Borg, MD provides otolaryngology services from a privately held practice in Montgomery, Alabama. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
1111 Olive St, Montgomery, AL 36106
Scottsboro, AL
Dr. Darby Marshall is an otolaryngologist with Valley ENT. The clinic offers ear, nose and throat care to the north Alabama communities from our locations in Scottsboro and Fort Payne. We specialize in diagnostic and surgical services for children and adults. Services include hearing loss, tinnitus, sinusitis, allergies, tonsils, salivary gland issues and enlarged lymph nodes.
406 Taylor St # B, Scottsboro, AL 35768
Scottsboro, AL
Patients seeking otolaryngology care in Scottsboro, Alabama can visit Valley ENT & Allergy, an independent practice. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers allergy and immune system care and ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
406 Taylor St, Scottsboro, AL 35768
Sylacauga, AL
A solo otolaryngology practitioner in Sylacauga, Alabama, F. Anthony McLeod provides care under an independent practice model. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
401 W 3rd St, Sylacauga, AL 35150
Tuscaloosa, AL
Dr. Carlisle R. Stephenson operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1300 McFarland Blvd NE Ste 150, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Tuscaloosa, AL
Dr. Carlisle R. Stephenson III sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1300 McFarland Blvd E Suite 150, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa, AL
Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Dr. David B. Rosenstiel, MD Tuscaloosa ENT delivers otolaryngology care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
1300 McFarland Blvd NE Ste 150, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Tuscaloosa, AL
Offering otolaryngology services in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Dr. Gary Lake, MD Tuscaloosa ENT operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1300 McFarland Blvd NE Ste 150, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Tuscaloosa, AL
Practicing otolaryngology in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Dr. Gordon Shields offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
302 Merchants Walk #100, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Tuscaloosa, AL
Dr. Shotts is a board-certified otolaryngologist with a special interest in the nasal airway, hearing disorders, Meniere’s disease, and ear, nose, and throat allergy. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and his medical degree from The Medical College of Alabama. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology at University Hospital.
1300 McFarland Blvd NE Suite 150, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Vestavia Hills, AL
Dr. Maureen Muecke provides otolaryngology services from a privately held practice in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
2010 Patton Chapel Rd #206, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Then graduation approaches and the algorithm stops. A recruiter calls. The contract has a productivity formula you cannot solve for, a non-compete you cannot evaluate, and a tail-coverage clause nobody explained.
You can read the contract once you know what else is out there. This directory is what else is out there. 83 otolaryngology groups in Alabama, physician-owned, cross-referenced against the NPPES NPI Registry. Start here.
Here's what this page is: 83 otolaryngology practices in Alabama that are physician-owned. Not hospital jobs. Not corporate medical groups. Not locum postings. Every listing was pulled from the federal NPPES database and verified for active NPI status. I've supplemented each one with contact info, websites, and Google Maps links from DataForSEO. The practices span 17 cities across the state.
The reason this matters is that job boards don't distinguish between an independent otolaryngology practice and a corporate medical group. They list them side by side, identical formatting, identical apply buttons. But the compensation model, the call schedule, the equity path, and the long-term upside are completely different depending on who owns the practice. This page separates the two. You can work through the list, contact practices directly, and skip the recruiter entirely.
Alabama's physician-owned otolaryngology directory lists 73 practice locations across 17 cities.
None of the otolaryngology practices listed in Alabama carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices span 17 cities including Birmingham, Cullman, Daphne, and Decatur.
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Daniel Aragón, MD, MBAThere are 73 physician-owned otolaryngology private practices in Alabama, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.
A physician-owned practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership of the business entity. This is distinct from hospital employment, corporate medical groups, or private equity-backed practices where non-physician entities control the business.
The Corporate-Acquired flag means the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum. The MSO-Affiliated flag means the practice uses a Management Services Organization for billing and administration while physicians retain practice-level ownership.
Alabama's physician-owned otolaryngology practices include Alabama ENT Specialists (Birmingham), ENT Associates of Alabama (Mobile), North Alabama ENT (Huntsville), and Premier Medical Group (ENT) (Mobile, founded 1915).
NPPES is the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI record in NPPES, confirming it is a registered U.S. medical practice.
Yes. ENT practices that employ licensed audiologists can dispense hearing aids directly to patients. In Alabama, hearing aid dispensing requires either an audiologist holding an appropriate state license, or a hearing instrument specialist license. Most commercial insurers do not cover hearing aids, so revenue is collected directly from patients at time of fitting. Revenue distribution varies by practice, some allocate audiology revenue to the responsible audiologist's physician partner; others pool it as general practice overhead. This is worth clarifying before joining.
| Physician-Owned | Hospital-Employed | Corporate / PE-Backed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who controls the practice | Physicians | Health system | Non-physician entity |
| Non-compete scope | Narrower, negotiable | Broad | Very broad |
| Partnership / buy-in path | Common | Rare | Rare |
| Call schedule flexibility | Higher | Variable | Lower |
| Productivity bonus upside | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Included in this directory | Yes | No | Flagged |
This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA, a physician who just walked this path. All listings are pulled from the NPPES NPI Registry (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .
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