Physician-Owned Private Practices in California
51,315 vetted physician-owned practices across 28 specialties in California. Every listing cross-referenced against the NPPES NPI Registry. See what is out there before you sign your first contract.
California has 51,315 physician-owned private practices across 28 medical specialties, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
Most PGY-Final-Year physicians sign their first California contract without knowing what else is around. The hospital recruiter quietly counts on it. This page shows every physician-owned group in California by specialty, so the first offer you read is not the only offer you saw.
All 28 specialties in California, by physician-owned count
Click a specialty to see every physician-owned group in California, with practice websites, phone numbers, and city.
California at a glance
What the numbers say about physician-owned practice in this state.
Once you have the list, here is what to do with it.
The Directory is step one. The course teaches you what the contract actually says. The lawyer makes sure you sign the right one.
See what is around you
You are already here. Browse the 51,315 physician-owned practices in California by specialty.
Read your contract
The Real Contract walks you through every clause that matters: non-compete, productivity, tail coverage, partnership track.
Hire the right lawyer
A vetted directory of physician-contract attorneys in California. The person on your side should be one who does this work.
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If you are also considering a contract in a neighboring state, the same vetting is done for these.
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Daniel Aragón, MD, MBAFrequently asked questions about private practice in California
How many physician-owned private practices are in California?
There are 51,315 physician-owned private practices in California across 28 medical specialties, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
What specialties have the most physician-owned practices in California?
The largest physician-owned specialties in California are Dermatology (5,795), Internal Medicine (4,990), Family Medicine (4,648), Psychiatry (4,321), Orthopaedic Surgery (4,128), Pediatrics (2,824).
What entity type do private practices in California use?
Most physician-owned private practices in California are structured as PC entities. The choice depends on state law, tax strategy, and liability preferences. A healthcare attorney can advise on the right structure.
How do I find a physician-owned practice that is hiring in California?
Start by browsing the specialty pages above to see every physician-owned group in your specialty. Each listing includes a practice website and phone number for direct outreach. Before negotiating any offer, have a physician contract attorney licensed in California review the employment agreement.
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). Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded. Last verified: .
Built by Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA, a physician who just walked this path.