There are 37 physician-owned nephrology practices in Alabama, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
60 physician-owned nephrology practices in Alabama. Every listing vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. See what is actually out there before you sign your first contract.
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Athens, AL
Dr. Kunal Bhuta operates a physician-owned nephrology practice in Athens, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1005 Market St W STE 16, Athens, AL 35611
Birmingham, AL
Benjamin R Broome sees patients at a private nephrology office in Birmingham, Alabama, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
817 Princeton Ave SW #206, Birmingham, AL 35211
Birmingham, AL
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. provides nephrology services to patients in the Birmingham, Alabama area as an independent medical practice. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
8713 Parkway E, Birmingham, AL 35206
Birmingham, AL
Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Jeffrey H. Glaze, MD runs an independently owned nephrology practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. The practice also provides kidney disease management. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
817 Princeton Ave SW #206, Birmingham, AL 35211
Birmingham, AL
Dr. John Brouillette is an interventional nephrologist at Azura Surgery Center Birmingham located in Birmingham, AL.
1280 Columbiana Rd #120, Birmingham, AL 35216
Birmingham, AL
Philip Madonia maintains a private nephrology practice in Birmingham, Alabama, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1280 Columbiana Rd #120, Birmingham, AL 35216
Birmingham, AL
Thomas Watson, MD is an Interventional Nephrologist at 1280 Columbiana Road located in Birmingham AL
1280 Columbiana Rd Suite 104, Birmingham, AL 35216
Birmingham, AL
Offering nephrology services in Birmingham, Alabama, Timothy Williams, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides kidney disease management. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1280 Columbiana Rd Suite 120, Birmingham, AL 35216
Birmingham, AL
U.S. Renal Care provides kidney care at our dialysis center in Delray Beach, Florida. We strive to be the highest-quality kidney dialysis provider available for people living with chronic and acute renal disease. We partner with the best Nephrologists in the country, provide the best trained professional staff in our dialysis centers, demonstrate ultimate customer service, offer advanced technology, and are constantly educating patients and families about the kidney disease process. At o
3201 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Cullman, AL
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. serves the Cullman, Alabama community with nephrology care as a privately run practice. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
208 Broadway Dr SW, Cullman, AL 35055
Cullman, AL
Patients seeking nephrology care in Cullman, Alabama can visit Nephrology of North Alabama, an independent practice. Additional capabilities include outpatient medical care and kidney disease management. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
1890 AL-157 Suite 410, Cullman, AL 35058
Cullman, AL
Nephrology of North Alabama: Reginald D. Gladish, M.D. delivers nephrology medical services in Cullman, Alabama under private ownership. The practice also provides kidney disease management. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
1890 AL-157 Suite 410, Cullman, AL 35058
Decatur, AL
A community nephrology practice in Decatur, Alabama, Dialysis Clinic, Inc. provides care under private ownership. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1601 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Decatur, AL
We are a not-for-profit service organization. The care of the patient is our reason for existence.
2705 Hwy 31 S, Decatur, AL 35603
Decatur, AL
In Decatur, Alabama, Nephrology of North Alabama Pc offers nephrology care as part of the region's private practice scene. The practice also provides kidney disease management. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
1216 Somerville Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Decatur, AL
In Decatur, Alabama, North Alabama Home Dialysis offers nephrology care as part of the region's private practice scene. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
1216 Somerville Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Foley, AL
A privately owned nephrology practice, Alabama Kidney Care is located in Foley, Alabama. Additional capabilities include outpatient medical care and kidney disease management. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
1715 Bunner St, Foley, AL 36535
Foley, AL
Serving Foley and surrounding Alabama communities, Hilary Harless, N.P. is a private nephrology medical practice. The practice also provides kidney disease management. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1851 N McKenzie St #206, Foley, AL 36535
Guntersville, AL
REGIONAL CLINIC provides nephrology services from a privately held practice in Guntersville, Alabama. Beyond nephrology, the office offers outpatient medical care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
55 Rowe Dr Suite C, Guntersville, AL 35976
Huntsville, AL
A multi-provider nephrology practice in Huntsville, Alabama, Nephrology Consultants LLC: Clark John A H MD operates under physician ownership. Services extend to internal medicine and kidney disease management. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
2780 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Huntsville, AL
Patients in Huntsville, Alabama can receive nephrology care at Nephrology Consultants, LLC, a private medical practice. Beyond nephrology, the office offers outpatient medical care and kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
2780 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Jasper, AL
Walker Family Practice delivers nephrology medical services in Jasper, Alabama under private ownership. Services extend to outpatient medical care, family medicine, and kidney disease management. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
3400 Hwy 78, Jasper, AL 35504
Mobile, AL
Offering nephrology services in Mobile, Alabama, Abayomi Sanusi MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to kidney disease management and internal medicine. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
2451 University Hospital Dr Mastin Bldg Suite 102, Mobile, AL 36617
Mobile, AL
Located in Mobile, Alabama, Mobile Vascular Labs offers nephrology care as an independent practice. Services extend to outpatient medical care and kidney disease management. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
1551 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36604
Mobile, AL
Offering nephrology services in Mobile, Alabama, Sabrina Bessette, M.D. operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides kidney disease management. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
2451 University Hospital Dr Mastin Bldg Ste 102, Mobile, AL 36617
Montgomery, AL
Charles Thomas, MD provides nephrology services from a privately held practice in Montgomery, Alabama. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management and internal medicine. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
2034 Chestnut St, Montgomery, AL 36106
Montgomery, AL
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. provides nephrology services to patients in the Montgomery, Alabama area as an independent medical practice. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
29 Mitylene Park Ln, Montgomery, AL 36117
Montgomery, AL
Offering nephrology care in Montgomery, Alabama, Montgomery Kidney Specialists maintains independence from hospital systems. The practice also provides outpatient medical care and kidney disease management. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
2034 Chestnut St, Montgomery, AL 36106
Montgomery, AL
Piotr Starakiewicz sees patients at a private nephrology office in Montgomery, Alabama, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include kidney disease management. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
1501 Forest Ave, Montgomery, AL 36106
Northport, AL
Geoffrey Alilonu M.D. brings nephrology expertise to patients in Northport, Alabama through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include kidney disease management and internal medicine. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
4400 Watermelon Rd suite b, Northport, AL 35473
Northport, AL
Based in Northport, Alabama, Reliant Renal Care: Northridge provides nephrology services through a private practice model. The practice also provides kidney disease management. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
4400 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473
Oneonta, AL
Regional Clinic is a multispecialty medical practice that is focused on providing high quality care to patients through a range of medical specialties, including nephrology, surgery, gynecology, critical care, and infectious disease. Our team of highly trained and experienced professionals is committed to delivering personalized care and creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for our patients. Thank you for choosing Regional Clinic for your healthcare needs.
150 Gilbreath Dr g101, Oneonta, AL 35121
Pell City, AL
We are a non-profit kidney health organization providing chronic kidney disease education, dialysis services, and transplant support services.
62 Cogswell Ave, Pell City, AL 35125
Pell City, AL
Regional Clinic is a multispecialty medical practice that is focused on providing high quality care to patients through a range of medical specialties, including nephrology, surgery, gynecology, critical care, and infectious disease. Our team of highly trained and experienced professionals is committed to delivering personalized care and creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for our patients. Thank you for choosing Regional Clinic for your healthcare needs.
70 Plaza Dr, Pell City, AL 35125
Talladega, AL
Patients seeking nephrology care in Talladega, Alabama can visit Merit Health Care, P.C., an independent practice. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
216 Battle St E A, Talladega, AL 35160
Talladega, AL
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717 Stone Ave, Talladega, AL 35160
Tuscaloosa, AL
Offering nephrology services in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Dr. Garfield D. Ramdeen, MD FACP FASN operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to kidney disease management. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
1850 McFarland N Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Then your final year starts and the path stops drawing itself. Recruiters start emailing. Contracts show up before you have asked anyone what a contract is supposed to look like.
You can read the contract once you know what else is out there. This directory is what else is out there. 60 nephrology groups in Alabama, physician-owned, cross-referenced against the NPPES NPI Registry. Start here.
This directory covers 37 independently operated nephrology practices in Alabama. The data comes from two sources: the NPPES NPI Registry (the federal provider database maintained by CMS) and DataForSEO business listings for contact details and descriptions. I've excluded every practice that doesn't qualify as physician-owned. That means hospital-employed positions, academic roles, and corporate medical groups are filtered out. What remains is 60 practices across 15 cities.
If you're evaluating a move to private practice in Alabama, this is a starting point you won't find on a job board. Most boards mix employed positions with ownership opportunities, and they almost never tell you who actually owns the practice. Recruiters aren't much better. This page filters for physician ownership specifically, so you can focus on practices where clinical autonomy isn't just a talking point in an interview. It's built into the ownership structure.
Alabama's physician-owned nephrology directory lists 37 practice locations across 14 cities. The largest groups are Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (4 locations) and REGIONAL CLINIC (3 locations).
None of the nephrology 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 14 cities including Athens, Birmingham, Cullman, and Decatur.
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Daniel Aragón, MD, MBAThere are 37 physician-owned nephrology 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 nephrology practices include Nephrology Associates of Alabama (Birmingham), North Alabama Nephrology (Huntsville), and Mobile Bay Nephrology (Mobile).
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, but it is increasingly difficult. Roughly 80% of U.S. dialysis facilities are controlled by DaVita or Fresenius. Independent or joint-venture physician ownership still exists in Alabama in some markets, particularly smaller communities where the national dialysis organizations have less penetration. CMS certification, ESRD Network participation, and CON requirements (if applicable in Alabama) must all be navigated. Physician-owned dialysis revenue historically represented 30-50% of total nephrologist income in practice settings that had it.
| 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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