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Pulmonary Disease Private Practices in Arkansas (44 Verified Groups) | Daniel Aragón

There are 44 physician-owned pulmonary disease practices in Arkansas, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.

Independent practice. All of it.

Physician-Owned Pulmonary Disease Groups in Arkansas

59 independent pulmonary disease practices across Arkansas, cross-referenced against NPPES, state medical boards, and each practice's own website. Negotiate from leverage instead of from gratitude.

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A physician who can see that there are 40 physician-owned pulmonary disease groups within 50 miles walks into a contract negotiation with completely different leverage than one who assumes the hospital is the only option. Non-compete radius, buy-in terms, tail coverage, all of it becomes more negotiable once you actually know what is around you. The Real Contract course walks you through every clause that matters.

NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DIRECTORY

Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:

Hospital systems

  • CHI St. Vincent Pulmonary Little Rock
  • Mercy Clinic Pulmonary NW AR Rogers
  • St. Bernards Pulmonary Jonesboro

Federal facilities

  • VA and
  • VA Medical Center
  • Veterans Health Care System of
  • VA Outpatient Clinics in Mountain Home
  • 19th Medical Group

Tribal health programs

  • The Quapaw Nation
  • Osage Nation
  • Cherokee Nation
  • United Keetoowah Band
  • Indian Health Service (IHS)

All 44 physician-owned pulmonary disease practices in Arkansas, by city

44practices listed
11cities in AR
0PE or corporate flagged
38with a website
44 practices listed

Northwest Pulmonology - Bentonville

Bentonville, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Northwest Pulmonology - Bentonville delivers pulmonary disease medical services in Bentonville, Arkansas under private ownership. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

2900 Medical Center Pkwy # 300, Bentonville, AR 72712

Amr Ismail, MD - Conway Regional

Conway, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Amr Ismail, MD, practices Pulmonology at the Conway Regional Multispecialty Clinic. To learn more, call 501-358-6145.

525 Western Ave Ste 305, Conway, AR 72034

Central Arkansas Lung (Dr. Ladly Abraham)

Conway, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Central Arkansas Lung (Dr. Ladly Abraham) is a private pulmonary disease practice located in Conway, Arkansas. Additional capabilities include outpatient medical care and lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

650 United Dr #200, Conway, AR 72032

Conway Pulmonology Clinic

Conway, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Conway Pulmonology Clinic serves the Conway, Arkansas community with pulmonary disease care as a privately run practice. The practice also provides outpatient medical care and lung and respiratory care. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.

3700 College Ave, Conway, AR 72034

Jack A Griebel, MD

Conway, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Jack A Griebel maintains a private pulmonary disease practice in Conway, Arkansas, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

1555 Exchange Ave, Conway, AR 72032

Reena Bansal, MD - Conway Regional

Conway, AR

NPPES Verified
PulmonologistIntensivistInternist

Reena Bansal, MD - Conway Regional brings pulmonary disease expertise to patients in Conway, Arkansas through a physician-owned practice. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

525 Western Ave Ste 305, Conway, AR 72034

Lindsey Barnes, MD

Fayetteville, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Lindsey Barnes, MD brings pulmonary disease expertise to patients in Fayetteville, Arkansas through a physician-owned practice. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

3344 N Futrall Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703

Adebayo A. Fasanya, MD

Fort Smith, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Adebayo A. Fasanya maintains a private pulmonary disease practice in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.

1001 Towson Ave #400, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Arkansas Lung Center

Fort Smith, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Arkansas Lung Center serves the Fort Smith, Arkansas community with pulmonary disease care as a privately run practice. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

4300 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72904

Sarikun Tjandra, MD

Fort Smith, AR

NPPES Verified
PulmonologistEmergency Care Service

Sarikun Tjandra, MD provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.

7303 Rogers Ave Suite 200, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Albert Chinn, MD

Hot Springs, AR

NPPES Verified
PulmonologistInternist

Medical School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Internship: Internal Medicine at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis, TN Residency: Internal Medicine at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis, TN Fellowship: University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Memphis Board: Certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine

1900 Malvern Ave Ste. 302, Hot Springs, AR 71901

Harneet Pahwa, MD

Hot Springs, AR

NPPES Verified
PulmonologistFamily Practice Physician

Harneet Pahwa, MD operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Hot Springs, Arkansas, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care and family medicine. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

1 Mercy Ln Suite 401, Hot Springs, AR 71913

Jarmil Alyssa Peters, MD

Hot Springs, AR

NPPES Verified
PulmonologistInternist

Jarmil Alyssa Peters, MD brings pulmonary disease expertise to patients in Hot Springs, Arkansas through a physician-owned practice. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

1 Mercy Ln Suite 401, Hot Springs, AR 71913

Muthukumar Radhakrishnan, MD

Hot Springs, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

A solo pulmonary disease practitioner in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Muthukumar Radhakrishnan provides care under an independent practice model. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.

1 Mercy Ln, Hot Springs, AR 71913

Nayneshkumar Patel, MD

Hot Springs, AR

NPPES Verified
PulmonologistInternist

Dr Nayneshkumar Patel, MD, is a critical care pulmonologist in Hot Springs, AR. He received his degree from Baroda Medical College of M.S. University in India.

1900 Malvern Ave Ste. 302, Hot Springs, AR 71901

Syed Mustafa, MD

Hot Springs, AR

NPPES Verified
PulmonologistInternist

Practicing pulmonary disease in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Syed Mustafa offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

1 Mercy Ln Suite 401, Hot Springs, AR 71913

Jeffrey Cohen, MD

Jonesboro, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Jeffrey Cohen, MD provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

300 Carson St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

John Thompson JR., MD

Jonesboro, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Offering pulmonary disease services in Jonesboro, Arkansas, John Thompson JR., MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

225 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Joshua Morrison, MD

Jonesboro, AR

NPPES Verified
PulmonologistIntensivist

Practicing pulmonary disease in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Joshua Morrison offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

300 Carson St Ste A, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Keith Criner, MD

Jonesboro, AR

NPPES Verified
Emergency Care PhysicianPulmonologist

Offering pulmonary disease services in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Keith Criner, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to lung and respiratory care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

4802 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Manuel Ramos, MD

Jonesboro, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Practicing pulmonary disease in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Manuel Ramos offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to lung and respiratory care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

4802 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Mark Sifford, MD

Jonesboro, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Mark Sifford, MD provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

300 Carson St Ste A, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Meredith Walker, MD

Jonesboro, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Meredith Walker, MD brings pulmonary disease expertise to patients in Jonesboro, Arkansas through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

4802 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Vijay Reddy, MD

Jonesboro, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Vijay Reddy maintains a private pulmonary disease practice in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

4803 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

William Hubbard, MD

Jonesboro, AR

NPPES Verified
Emergency Care PhysicianPulmonologist

William Hubbard, MD operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Jonesboro, Arkansas, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

4802 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Adil Imran, MD

Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Practicing pulmonary disease in Little Rock, Arkansas, Adil Imran offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

9601 Baptist Health Dr Suite 990, Little Rock, AR 72205

Ahmar Malik, MD

Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Dr. Ahmar Malik is a Pulmonologist practicing in Little Rock, AR. With a primary specialty in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and General Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. Malik is focused on providing comprehensive care for patients with respiratory conditions. As a trusted provider in the healthcare system, Dr. Malik brings expertise and a focus on improving the respiratory health of his patients.

9601 Baptist Health Dr Suite 900, Little Rock, AR 72205

Ashish Tikotekar, MD

Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Ashish Tikotekar sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Little Rock, Arkansas, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

1 St Vincent Cir Suite 210, Little Rock, AR 72205

Cidney S. Hulett, MD, MPH

Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Cidney S. Hulett, MD, MPH operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Little Rock, Arkansas, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

9601 Baptist Health Dr Suite 900, Little Rock, AR 72205

Dushyant Ramakrishnan, MD

Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Dushyant Ramakrishnan, MD operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Little Rock, Arkansas, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

10001 Lile Dr Suite 210, Little Rock, AR 72205

Eyad Abochale, MD

Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Eyad Abochale, MD operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Little Rock, Arkansas, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

9601 Baptist Health Dr Suite 900, Little Rock, AR 72205

Jason Brian Holder, MD

Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Jason Brian Holder, MD operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Little Rock, Arkansas, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

9601 Baptist Health Dr Suite 990, Little Rock, AR 72205

Moeezullah Beg, MD

Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Dr. Moeezullah Beg is a Pulmonologist in Little Rock, AR, specializing in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine. With expertise in COPD and lung cancer, Dr. Beg provides personalized care to patients and their families. He is board-certified in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease. Offering services like bronchoscopic lung volume reduction and lung cancer screening, Dr. Beg is focused on comprehensive care.

9601 Baptist Health Dr Suite 900, Little Rock, AR 72205

Nathan Hill, MD

Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Offering pulmonary disease services in Little Rock, Arkansas, Nathan Hill, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to lung and respiratory care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

9601 Baptist Health Dr Suite 990, Little Rock, AR 72205

Nutan Bhaskar, MD

Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Nutan Bhaskar sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Little Rock, Arkansas, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care and outpatient medical care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

10001 Lile Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205

Raghu Reddy, MD

Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
PulmonologistInternist

Raghu Reddy, MD provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Little Rock, Arkansas. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

10001 Lile Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205

Samer Homsi, MD

Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Samer Homsi sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Little Rock, Arkansas, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

10001 Lile Dr Suite 210, Little Rock, AR 72205

Arkansas Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine - North Little Rock Office

North Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
PulmonologistSleep Clinic

Patients seeking pulmonary disease care in North Little Rock, Arkansas can visit Arkansas Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine - North Little Rock Office, an independent practice. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care and outpatient medical care. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

4601 McCain Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72117

Yathreb Alaali, MD

North Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Practicing pulmonary disease in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Yathreb Alaali offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to lung and respiratory care. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.

3201 Springhill Dr Suite 350, North Little Rock, AR 72117

Zafirah Salman, MD

North Little Rock, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

I am a strong advocate of shared decision-making. Due to exposure to various settings in my training, I have come to deeply acknowledge that social, environmental, and economic factors, among others, contribute to health disparities. In my role as your physician, I will strive to give you evidence-based options for the management of your condition.

3201 Springhill Dr Suite 350, North Little Rock, AR 72117

Ahmad Tarawneh, M.D.

Searcy, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Ahmad Tarawneh sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Searcy, Arkansas, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

2900 Hawkins Dr, Searcy, AR 72143

Ashish Tikotekar, MD

Sherwood, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Ashish Tikotekar sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Sherwood, Arkansas, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

2215 Wildwood Ave Suite 210, Sherwood, AR 72120

Madhu Kalyan, M.D.

Springdale, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Offering pulmonary disease services in Springdale, Arkansas, Madhu Kalyan, M.D. operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

601 W Maple Ave #213, Springdale, AR 72764

Northwest Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine

Springdale, AR

NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist

Serving Springdale and surrounding Arkansas communities, Northwest Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine is a private pulmonary disease medical practice. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

601 W Maple Ave #213, Springdale, AR 72764

About this directory and the Arkansas pulmonary disease market

Step 1. Step 2. Match. Boards. Then what?

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. 59 pulmonary disease groups in Arkansas, physician-owned, cross-referenced against the NPPES NPI Registry. Start here.

What other resources point to in Arkansas

This page lists 59 pulmonary disease practices in Arkansas that are physician-owned and independently operated. Every listing comes from the NPPES NPI Registry, cross-referenced with DataForSEO business data for addresses, phone numbers, and websites. I've filtered out hospital systems, corporate medical groups, PE-backed entities, and academic positions. The result is 59 practices across 11 cities where doctors, not administrators or investors, run the show.

Here's why I built this. When I was looking at private practice opportunities, I couldn't find a single resource that separated physician-owned practices from everything else. Job boards don't do it. Recruiter databases don't do it. So I built it from the NPPES registry. Whether you're finishing training, thinking about a lateral move, or exploring partnership-track positions in Arkansas, this gives you a filtered starting point that actually tells you who owns what.

The Arkansas pulmonary disease market in detail

Arkansas's physician-owned pulmonary disease directory lists 44 practice locations across 10 cities. The largest group is Ashish Tikotekar, MD (2 locations).

None of the pulmonary disease practices listed in Arkansas carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.

Practices span 10 cities including Bentonville, Conway, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith.

The PGY-Final-Year Path

Three steps from "recruited" to "recruiter."

See what is out there. Read the contract. Get a physician-specific attorney to sign off. In that order.

1
See what is around you

You are already here. 44 physician-owned pulmonary disease groups in Arkansas, vetted against NPPES.

2
Read your contract

The Real Contract walks you through every clause that matters: non-compete, productivity, tail coverage, partnership track.

3
Hire the right lawyer

A vetted directory of physician-contract attorneys in Arkansas. The person on your side should be one who actually does this work.

Stop being recruited. Start choosing.

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Not because they did not care. Because nobody handed them the map. Now there is one.

“You are not unprepared. Nobody handed you the page that comes next.”

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Frequently asked questions about pulmonary disease in Arkansas

How many Pulmonary Disease private practices are in Arkansas?

There are 44 physician-owned pulmonary disease private practices in Arkansas, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.

What does physician-owned mean?

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.

What does the Corporate-Acquired or MSO-Affiliated flag mean?

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.

Pulmonary Function Lab Ownership in Arkansas Pulmonology

Arkansas's physician-owned pulmonary disease practices include Arkansas Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists (Little Rock) and Northwest Arkansas Pulmonary Clinic (Fayetteville).

What is an NPPES-verified practice?

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.

How does pulmonary function lab ownership affect compensation in private pulmonology practices in Arkansas?

When a pulmonology practice owns its PFT equipment and employs its own respiratory therapist to perform testing, the practice bills and collects the technical component of PFT studies (spirometry, DLCO, plethysmography) separately from the physician's interpretation fee. This technical component revenue, which would otherwise go to a hospital if testing were referred out, can add $100,000-$300,000+ annually to a high-volume pulmonology practice's revenue. Ask for the annual PFT testing volume and what portion of technical component revenue is distributed to physician-owners.

How Physician-Owned Practices Compare

Physician-Owned Hospital-Employed Corporate / PE-Backed
Who controls the practicePhysiciansHealth systemNon-physician entity
Non-compete scopeNarrower, negotiableBroadVery broad
Partnership / buy-in pathCommonRareRare
Call schedule flexibilityHigherVariableLower
Productivity bonus upsideHighModerateModerate
Included in this directoryYesNoFlagged

Key Terms in Physician Contracts

RVU (Relative Value Unit)
A standardized measure of physician productivity used by Medicare and most commercial payers to determine reimbursement. Each CPT code carries a work RVU, practice expense RVU, and malpractice RVU. Many physician contracts tie compensation to RVU production thresholds, with bonuses above a defined baseline.
Compensation Formula
The contractual method used to calculate physician pay. Common models include guaranteed salary, eat-what-you-kill (collections-based), salary plus production bonus (RVU or collections above a threshold), and equal-share partnership distributions. The formula directly affects income stability, upside potential, and alignment with practice goals.
Partnership Buy-In
The purchase of an ownership stake in a physician practice entity, typically offered after an associate track of 2 to 5 years. The buy-in price is calculated using business valuation, a multiple of earnings, or a formula tied to practice receivables. True equity buy-ins include voting rights and profit distributions.
Without-Cause Termination
A contract clause that allows either party to end the employment agreement without stating a reason, typically with 60 to 120 days written notice. The notice period, post-termination obligations (non-compete activation, tail insurance responsibility), and severance terms are negotiable. Shorter notice periods favor the employer.
Call Coverage
The obligation to provide after-hours or weekend coverage for patient emergencies. Contracts should specify call frequency (1 in 4, 1 in 6, etc.), whether call is compensated separately, and whether the physician takes call from home or in-house. Unrestricted call obligations are a common source of physician burnout.
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
A battery of breathing tests that measure lung volumes, airflow, and gas exchange. Includes spirometry (CPT 94010), diffusion capacity/DLCO (CPT 94729), and plethysmography (CPT 94726). Each test has separate professional (physician interpretation) and technical (equipment, technician) billing components.
DLCO (Diffusion Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide)
A pulmonary function test measuring the efficiency of gas exchange across the alveolar-capillary membrane. Reduced in interstitial lung disease, emphysema, and pulmonary vascular disease. Billed separately from spirometry with both professional and technical components.

This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA, a physician who just walked this path. All listings are pulled from the (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .

Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA. A physician who just walked this path.