Pulmonary Disease Private Practices in Colorado (103 Verified Groups) | Daniel Aragón
There are 103 physician-owned pulmonary disease practices in Colorado, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
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Independent Pulmonary Disease Groups in Colorado
154 physician-owned pulmonary disease practices in Colorado. Every listing vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. See what is actually out there before you sign your first contract.
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Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:
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All 103 physician-owned pulmonary disease practices in Colorado, by city
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Critical Care & Pulmonary Consultants, P.C
Aurora, CO
NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist
Located in Aurora, Colorado, Critical Care & Pulmonary Consultants, P.C offers pulmonary disease care outside of hospital system employment. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers outpatient medical care and lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Offering pulmonary disease services in Aurora, Colorado, Kimberly Nelson, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to lung and respiratory care. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
A privately owned pulmonary disease practice, Boulder Valley Pulmonology is located in Boulder, Colorado. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Hila Mitchell, MD provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Boulder, Colorado. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Hunter Smith, MD operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Boulder, Colorado, 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.
Meredith Dalton, MD provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Boulder, Colorado. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
Boulder Community Health is a not-for-profit, integrated regional health system with facilities throughout Boulder and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide our community with the highest value healthcare in an innovative, patient-centric environment.
Thomas Minor, MD brings pulmonary disease expertise to patients in Boulder, Colorado 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.
Offering pulmonary disease services in Boulder, Colorado, Thomas Wilcox, DO operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Boulder Community Health is a not-for-profit, integrated regional health system with facilities throughout Boulder and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide our community with the highest value healthcare in an innovative, patient-centric environment.
Patients in Colorado Springs, Colorado can receive pulmonary disease care at Colorado Springs Pulmonary Consultants PC, a private medical practice. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
2312 N Nevada Ave #305, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Dr. Bruce N. Suckling sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Colorado Springs, Colorado, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. 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.
1725 E Boulder St # 204, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Patients seeking pulmonary disease care in Delta, Colorado can visit Delta Health Pulmonology, an independent practice. Additional capabilities include outpatient medical care and lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Ann Granchelli, MD operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Denver, Colorado, 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.
Barry J. Make, MD operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Denver, Colorado, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. 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.
Catherine Wittman maintains a private pulmonary disease practice in Denver, Colorado, 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.
Charles L. Daley, MD brings pulmonary disease expertise to patients in Denver, Colorado 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.
Offering pulmonary disease services in Denver, Colorado, Claudia Onofrei, MD, MSc operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Daniel Zank sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Denver, Colorado, 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.
David A. Beuther sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Denver, Colorado, 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.
David E. Griffith, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Griffith is in the Division of Mycobacterial & Respiratory Infections. My major areas of interest spanning more than 30 years are mycobacterial diseases, including both nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease and tuberculosis, and bronchiectasis. I started my career in NTM lung disease with the invaluable encouragement of Dr. Richard Wallace more than 30 years ago. In the mid 1980’s there were very few centers interested
Practicing pulmonary disease in Denver, Colorado, David M. Ferraro 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.
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Dr. Clara Restrepo maintains a private pulmonary disease practice in Denver, Colorado, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. 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.
Ellen Volker, MD, MSPH operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Denver, Colorado, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Eva B. Gottschall, MD provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Denver, Colorado. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Evans R. Fernández Pérez sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Denver, Colorado, 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.
Based in Denver, Colorado, Franziska Rosser, MD runs an independently owned pulmonary disease practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to lung and respiratory care. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Denver, Colorado, Gabriel C. Lockhart 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.
Offering pulmonary disease services in Denver, Colorado, Gregory P. Downey, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Denver, Colorado, Hilda Metjian offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
Offering pulmonary disease services in Denver, Colorado, Irina Petrache, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
J. Tod Olin, MD, is a pulmonologist specializing in exercise medicine at National Jewish Health. Dr. Olin is in the Department of Pediatrics and Department of Medicine. Dr. Tod Olin is a pulmonologist and director of the Exercise Breathing Center at National Jewish Health. He has published in the area of pediatric airways disease, as well as in the area of high-performance exercise limitation. He is specifically interested in helping children and adults exercise safely and comfortably, whether s
James D. Crapo, MD operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Denver, Colorado, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. 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.
James H. Finigan sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Denver, Colorado, 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.
James K. O'Brien, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. O'Brien is in the Section of Critical Care Medicine and Department of Medicine.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Denver, Colorado, James Woodrow 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.
Jeffrey A. Kern maintains a private pulmonary disease practice in Denver, Colorado, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Denver, Colorado, Jeffrey J. Swigris offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Denver, Colorado. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Jerry A. Nick, MD provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Denver, Colorado. 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.
Joshua J. Solomon, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Solomon is in the Section of Critical Care Medicine and Department of Medicine. Research Interests: Interest in Interstitial Lung Diseases and specifically on those related to autoimmune diseases. Interested in the cause, outcomes and treatment.
Based in Denver, Colorado, Kara Mould runs an independently owned pulmonary disease practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Kevin K. Brown, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Brown serves as Chair of the Department of Medicine and Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine Clinical Affairs. Research Interests: Mechanisms responsible for the initiation and progression of lung fibrosis. Lung disease in patients with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma, among others.
Kristen Glisinski, MD operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Denver, Colorado, 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.
Marjorie Patricia George maintains a private pulmonary disease practice in Denver, Colorado, 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.
Michael D. Iseman maintains a private pulmonary disease practice in Denver, Colorado, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
Offering pulmonary disease services in Denver, Colorado, Michael E. Wechsler, MD, MMSc operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Offering pulmonary disease services in Denver, Colorado, Michael Mohning operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Mohammad Dalabih maintains a private pulmonary disease practice in Denver, Colorado, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Nir M. Goldstein, MD, FCCP provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Denver, Colorado. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Park Avenue Clinic - Lung Nodule provides pulmonary disease services to patients in the Denver, Colorado area as an independent medical practice. 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.
Peter C. Stubenrauch, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Stubenrauch is in the Section of Critical Care Medicine and Department of Medicine.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Denver, Colorado, Robert A. Sandhaus offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Robert L. Young sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Denver, Colorado, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
Ron Balkisoon, MD, MSc, DIH, FRCPC provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Denver, Colorado. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Sherstin T. Lommatzsch sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Denver, Colorado, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. 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.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Denver, Colorado, Shu-Yi Liao 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.
Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Lommatzsch is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Special Interests: My research interests and ongoing studies are in the areas of COPD, asthma, and cystic fibrosis.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Denver, Colorado, Tristan J Huie 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.
Vipin Malik sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Denver, Colorado, 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.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Denver, Colorado, William Janssen 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.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Denver, Colorado, William T. Pluss 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.
Zulma X. Yunt maintains a private pulmonary disease practice in Denver, Colorado, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Englewood, Colorado, James J. Fenton 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.
Offering pulmonary disease services in Englewood, Colorado, Michelle A. Beutz, 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.
The specialists at National Jewish Health South Denver provide specialized community care to adults in the areas of pulmonary, sleep and critical care medicine. Our physicians have extensive experience and training in these fields.
Jason McCarl sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Fort Collins, Colorado, 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.
Advanced Pulmonary & Critical Care of the Grand Valley
Grand Junction, CO
NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist
Serving Grand Junction and surrounding Colorado communities, Advanced Pulmonary & Critical Care of the Grand Valley is a private pulmonary disease medical practice. Services extend to lung and respiratory care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Andrea S. Thornton, MD, is a skilled provider specializing in Pulmonology in Grand Junction, CO. Learn about their educational background, training, board certifications, professional memberships, and more.
Brent Woodson, DO - Advanced Pulmonary & Critical Care of the Grand Valley
Grand Junction, CO
NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist
Brent Woodson, DO - Advanced Pulmonary & Critical Care of the Grand Valley provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Grand Junction, Colorado. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Offering pulmonary disease services in Grand Junction, Colorado, James W. Thompson, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Karyll D. Gonzalez, MD operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Grand Junction, Colorado, 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.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Grand Junction, Colorado, Mark J. McGinley 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.
Offering pulmonary disease services in Grand Junction, Colorado, Megan Sisk, DO 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.
Offering pulmonary disease services in Grand Junction, Colorado, Michael D. Forte, DO 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.
Muhammad A. Hussieno, MD, is a skilled provider specializing in Pulmonology in Grand Junction, CO. Learn about their educational background, training, board certifications, professional memberships, and more.
Omar McTabi, DO - Advanced Pulmonary & Critical Care of the Grand Valley
Grand Junction, CO
NPPES Verified
Pulmonologist
Omar McTabi, DO - Advanced Pulmonary & Critical Care of the Grand Valley brings pulmonary disease expertise to patients in Grand Junction, Colorado 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.
Wellington Lung & Sleep Clinic is located in Grand Junction, CO and is part of a system of 33 hospitals and about 385 medical clinics operated by Intermountain Healthcare.
My greatest commitment is in providing my patients with individualized care and helping them to be well informed about their condition and the care associated to achieve the best quality of life.
Maria Herrera, MD operates a physician-owned pulmonary disease practice in Greeley, Colorado, 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.
A solo pulmonary disease practitioner in Greeley, Colorado, Maria Herrera provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to lung and respiratory care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Navpreet Sidhu maintains a private pulmonary disease practice in Greeley, Colorado, 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.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Sam N. Ancheril MD 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.
The SleepWell Center serves the Greenwood Village, Colorado community with pulmonary disease care as a privately run practice. Services extend to lung and respiratory care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
5650 DTC Pkwy Ste 150, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Patients seeking pulmonary disease care in Lafayette, Colorado can visit Boulder Valley Pulmonology - Lafayette, an independent practice. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1000 W South Boulder Rd STE 216, Lafayette, CO 80026
Philip Emrie sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Lakewood, Colorado, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
In Littleton, Colorado, Colorado Pulmonary Intensivists, P.C. offers pulmonary disease care as part of the region's private practice scene. Services extend to lung and respiratory care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Colorado Pulmonary Intensivists; Dr. Kelly Greene, MD
Littleton, CO
NPPES Verified
PulmonologistIntensivistInternist
Colorado Pulmonary Intensivists; Dr. Kelly Greene sees patients at a private pulmonary disease office in Littleton, Colorado, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. 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.
Practicing pulmonary disease in Littleton, Colorado, Dr. Joshua Portnoy offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to lung and respiratory care and internal medicine. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Offering pulmonary disease services in Littleton, Colorado, Evan L. Stepp, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides lung and respiratory care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Charles J. Van Hook, M.D provides outpatient pulmonary disease care from its office in Longmont, Colorado. Additional capabilities include lung and respiratory care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
1551 Professional Lane Suite 235, Longmont, CO 80501
Natasha Joshi, DO provides pulmonary disease services from a privately held practice in Loveland, Colorado. Beyond pulmonary disease, the office offers lung and respiratory care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
About this directory and the Colorado pulmonary disease market
Match Day was the last page someone handed you.
Then training ends and the page goes blank. The first contract lands in your inbox with terms you have never seen, written by people who do this for a living against someone who has done it exactly never.
You can read the contract once you know what else is out there. This directory is what else is out there. 154 pulmonary disease groups in Colorado, physician-owned, cross-referenced against the NPPES NPI Registry. Start here.
What other resources point to in Colorado
I built this directory by starting with the NPPES NPI Registry, the federal database where every medical practice in the country has to register. From there, I filtered Colorado's pulmonary disease listings down to practices that are genuinely physician-owned. That means no hospital-employed roles, no academic faculty positions, no corporate-acquired clinics. What you're looking at is 154 independent pulmonary disease practices across 15 cities in Colorado.
Most physicians looking for pulmonary disease opportunities in Colorado start with a recruiter or a job board. Both of those sources mix hospital-employed roles with genuine private practice opportunities, and they rarely disclose ownership structure upfront. This page does one thing differently: it filters for physician ownership using the federal NPPES registry. That's it. The result is 103 practices you can contact directly, without a middleman deciding what you're allowed to see.
The Colorado pulmonary disease market in detail
Colorado's physician-owned pulmonary disease directory lists 103 practice locations across 15 cities.
None of the pulmonary disease practices listed in Colorado carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices span 15 cities including Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Delta.
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Frequently asked questions about pulmonary disease in Colorado
How many Pulmonary Disease private practices are in Colorado?
There are 103 physician-owned pulmonary disease private practices in Colorado, 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 Colorado Pulmonology
Colorado has 7 physician-owned pulmonary disease practices across 6 cities. The larger groups include Colorado Pulmonary Associates, P.C. (Denver), Critical Care, Pulmonary & Sleep Associates (CCPSA) (Lakewood), and Critical Care & Pulmonary Consultants, PC (Aurora).
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 Colorado?
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 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
Key Terms in Physician Contracts
MSO (Management Services Organization)
A non-physician entity that provides administrative infrastructure (billing, coding, EHR support, payer contracting) to physician-owned practices. MSO arrangements let physicians retain clinical and practice ownership while outsourcing back-office operations. Private equity commonly uses MSO structures to influence practice operations without technically owning the medical entity.
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
A unique 10-digit number assigned to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization by CMS. Individual physicians receive a Type 1 NPI; practice entities receive a Type 2 NPI. The NPI is used across all payers for billing and credentialing.
Restrictive Covenant
Any contractual clause that limits a physician's professional activities after leaving an employer. Non-compete clauses are the most common restrictive covenant, but the category also includes non-solicitation clauses (prohibiting contact with former patients or staff) and non-disparagement clauses.
Fair Market Value
The price at which a willing buyer and willing seller would agree to transact, with both parties having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. Physician compensation must meet fair market value to comply with federal anti-kickback and Stark Law requirements. Independent valuations are used for buy-in pricing, compensation benchmarking, and practice sales.
Collections-Based Compensation
A pay model in which a physician's income is tied directly to the revenue collected from their patient encounters. The physician typically receives a percentage of collections (40 to 55 percent is common) after overhead. This model rewards high-volume, high-acuity work but creates income variability.
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 NPPES NPI Registry (CMS.gov),
the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded.
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