Physician-Owned Private Practices in District of Columbia
447 vetted physician-owned practices across 26 specialties in District of Columbia. Every listing cross-referenced against the NPPES NPI Registry. See what is out there before you sign your first contract.
District of Columbia has 447 physician-owned private practices across 26 medical specialties, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
Most PGY-Final-Year physicians sign their first District of Columbia contract without knowing what else is around. The hospital recruiter quietly counts on it. This page shows every physician-owned group in District of Columbia by specialty, so the first offer you read is not the only offer you saw.
All 26 specialties in District of Columbia, by physician-owned count
Click a specialty to see every physician-owned group in District of Columbia, with practice websites, phone numbers, and city.
District of Columbia 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 447 physician-owned practices in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia. The person on your side should be one who does this work.
Looking at nearby states?
If you are also considering a contract in a neighboring state, the same vetting is done for these.
You are about to make the biggest business decision of your career.
You will not make it alone. Start with the Directory. The Real Contract walks you through the rest.
“You are not behind. You were never given the next page.”
Daniel Aragón, MD, MBAFrequently asked questions about private practice in District of Columbia
How many physician-owned private practices are in District of Columbia?
There are 447 physician-owned private practices in District of Columbia across 26 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 District of Columbia?
The largest physician-owned specialties in District of Columbia are Orthopaedic Surgery (71), Family Medicine (60), Psychiatry (46), Dermatology (34), Internal Medicine (31), Plastic & Reconstructive Surg (28).
What entity type do private practices in District of Columbia use?
Most physician-owned private practices in District of Columbia are structured as PC, PLLC 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 District of Columbia?
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 District of Columbia 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.