How many Gastroenterology private practices are in Florida?

There are 973 physician-owned gastroenterology private practices in Florida, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.

Do private gastroenterology practices in Florida typically own their endoscopy centers?

Many do, but not all. Physician-owned endoscopy centers represent the primary financial advantage of GI private practice over hospital employment. In Florida, groups with ASC or endoscopy center ownership generate significantly higher per-physician revenue from facility fees (roughly $800-$3,000 per colonoscopy under commercial payers). Always ask about ownership structure and buy-in terms during any practice interview, this single variable often predicts a $100,000-$250,000 income difference annually.

What entity type do Gastroenterology private practices in Florida use?

Most Gastroenterology private practices in Florida 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.

What is a physician-owned Gastroenterology practice?

A physician-owned Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology private practice in Florida?

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 Florida review the employment agreement, particularly non-compete clauses, compensation structure, and buy-in terms for partnership-track positions.

Private Practice Directory Florida Gastroenterology

Advanced Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialists

Altamonte Springs, FL

NPPES Verified

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Patients in Altamonte Springs, Florida can receive gastroenterology care at Advanced Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialists, a private medical practice. Additional capabilities include digestive health and GI care and children's healthcare. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

608 Maitland Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

	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

Gastroenterology Practice Directory: Florida

All 973 physician-owned gastroenterology practices in Florida, by city

Advanced Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialists

Barry R. Katz, M.D.

Digestive Disease Consultants Orlando

Digestive and Liver Center of Florida

Dr. Douglas J. Sprung, MD

Harry H. Shephard, M.D.

Jorge A. Zapatier, M.D.

Osman Ahmad, MD

Raaj K. Popli, M.D.

Robert Shultz, DO

Sanjay K. Reddy, M.D.

Zachary Field, MD

Brett Neustater, MD

Danny J. Avalos, MD

Dr. Jonathan Mazurek, MD

Dr. Robert I. Goldberg, MD

Lewis Felder, MD

Marc Carp, MD

Nicklaus Children’s Aventura Care Center

Simmons MD Weight & Healthcare Solutions

Steven Kaplan, MD

Dr. Curtis P. Freedland, DO

Dr. Dilip V. Ghanekar, MD

Alan Bank, MD

Andrew Zwick, MD

Boca Raton Gastroenterology

Daniel Waintraub, MD

Doukides Theodore MD

Dr. Prosper Abitbol

Enrique Hernandez-Sanchez, MD

Gastro Health - Central Boca

Gastro Health - Pediatrics - Boca

Gastro Health - West Boca

Gastroenterology Consultants of Boca Raton

Howard Sonderling, MD

Jorge Rosario-Mulinelli, MD

Joshua Rubin, MD

KIDZ Pediatric Multispecialty Practice Boca Raton

Kenneth Rosenthal, MD

L. Yomtov Salazar, MD, FACG, AGAF

Lawrence Fiedler, MD

Lianne Cavell, MD

Moshe E Hirth MD

Palm Beach Pediatric Gastro

Pediatrix Gastroenterology of Florida | Boca Raton

Richard Milgrim, MD

Robert L Mellman, M.D.

Ronald Levy, MD

Todd D. Eisner, MD

Dr. Rajeev Prabakaran

Gastroenterology Group of Naples - Bonita Springs

Gastroenterology | Khalid Alam, MD

Gustavo Rivera, MD

LPG Gastroenterology - Coconut Point

Rafael A. Urbina, MD

Ramesh Koka, MD

Sandra Jara, MD

Anthony Strippoli, MD

Bradley Towbin, MD

Consultants For Clinical Research

Daniel McGuire, MD

Eduardo Quintero-Nazario, M.D.

Edward Horvath, MD

Joshua Stern, MD

Lianne Cavell, MD

Lyle Hurwitz, M.D.

Matthew Bromer, DO

Nirmala Shanmugam, MD

Robert Kaplan, MD

Seth Steinberg, M.D.

Sohail Shaikh, MD

South Florida Center of Gastroenterology LLC, Digestive CARE

Taryn Silverstein, D.O.

Thomas Rosenfield, M.D.

Todd Simon, D.O.

Yasir Al-Azzawi, MD

Carlos Montero, MD

Digestive Disease Specialists