How many Pediatrics private practices are in California?

There are 1,297 physician-owned pediatrics private practices in California, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.

Does joining a private pediatrics practice in California affect PSLF eligibility?

Yes. PSLF requires working full-time at a qualifying 501(c)(3) or government employer. Most physician-owned private pediatrics practices are for-profit entities and do not qualify. Payments made while in private practice do not count toward PSLF forgiveness. If you have made 5+ years of qualifying PSLF payments, model carefully whether the income difference of private practice outweighs the forgiveness you would forfeit. The math depends heavily on your remaining debt and years to forgiveness.

What entity type do Pediatrics private practices in California use?

Most Pediatrics 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.

What is a physician-owned Pediatrics practice?

A physician-owned Pediatrics practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership. This distinguishes it from hospital-employed positions, corporate medical groups, or practices backed by private equity, where non-physician entities own or control the business.

What does NPPES Verified mean?

NPPES stands for the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI (National Provider Identifier) record in NPPES, which confirms it is a registered medical practice in the United States.

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

The Corporate-Acquired flag indicates the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum or UnitedHealth Group. The MSO-Affiliated flag indicates the practice participates in a Management Services Organization, which provides administrative infrastructure while physicians retain ownership at the practice level. These flags help physicians understand the ownership structure before reaching out.

How do I join a Pediatrics private practice in California?

Start by contacting the practice directly using the website or phone number listed in this directory. Before negotiating any offer, have a physician contract attorney licensed in California review the employment agreement, particularly non-compete clauses, compensation structure, and buy-in terms for partnership-track positions.

Private Practice Directory California Pediatrics

Dr. Brian K. Greenberg, MD

Agoura Hills

NPPES Verified

AllergistPediatricianAllergist

Practicing pediatrics in Agoura Hills, California, Dr. Brian K. Greenberg offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides allergy and immune system care and children's healthcare. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

29525 Canwood St UNIT 250, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

	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

California Pediatrics Practices, Vetted and Independent

All 1,297 physician-owned pediatrics practices in California, by city

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Colette Vassilian, DO

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Lynne Whyte, MD

Neepa Makim, DO

Paul Cortez, MD

Brown Stephen M MD General and Family practice

Parker Ann MD

Andrew Lee, MD

Dr. Amanda Salter

Dr. Annique Jugant, MD, FAAP

Dr. Elizabeth G. Dyer, MD

Dr. Matthew Harris, MD, FAAP

Mia Bella Pediatrics

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CHOICE Health Network

Dr. Efren G. Rodriguez, MD

Haideh Mobarak, MD

Lubna Ajmal, MD

Nancy Obena

Samara P. Cardenas, MD

Shail M Vyas, MD

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Adedotun Adewusi, M.D.

Concord Pediatric Care - Taraneh Mostaghasi, MD. - Antioch

Dr. Abbas Mahdavi, MD

Felicity Pediatrics | Dr. Usha Vallamdas

Irmeen Ashraf, M.D.

Keely Olmsted, M.D.

Ling-Chih Liang, M.D.

Apple Valley Pediatrics and Family Care

Infinity Pediatrics

Kids 1st Pediatrics

Above Health

Dynamic Therapies, Inc

Loanne B. Tran, MD, MPH

Yvonne Wen Chan, MD

Accelerated Urgent Care

Adelante Behavioral Health ABA LLC

Autism Spectrum Therapies AST

Coastal Kids - Bakersfield

Coastal Kids - Downtown Bakersfield

Coastal Kids - Riverwalk

Coastal Kids - Southwest

Dr. Onyinye Okezie, MD

Pediatrics For All and peds urgent care

Santos Maria MD

Stockdale Pediatrics

Wible Family Medicine

PIH Health Pediatric Care Bellflower

Stephen Kato MD

Berkeley Pediatrics

Dmitry M. Khvatsky, M.D.

Kiwi Pediatrics

New Day Pediatrics, Jaleh Niazi, M.D.

Shandi J Fuller, MD: Doctor 4 The People

Alison B. Faber, DO

Autumn R. Shurin, MD

Dr. Farah Olga L. Hekmat, MD

Dr. Michael K. Sachs, MD

Dr. Peter S. Waldstein, MD

Dr. Ronald A. Nagel, MD

Dr. Susan S. Schreiber, MD

Dylan Ochal, MD

Jeffrey P Brown, MD

Judith G. Weiner, MD

KidCierge Pediatric Care

Kimberly Z. Diamond, MD

Lauren R. Crosby, MD

Liliana Sloninsky, MD

Lisa S. Hauselman, MD

Monique F. Araya, MD

Paria Hassouri, MD

Premier Pediatrics Beverly Hills

Rachel Joanne Kramer, MD

Tiny Apricot