Obstetrics & Gynecology Private Practices in Iowa (60 Verified Groups) | Daniel Aragón
There are 60 physician-owned obstetrics & gynecology practices in Iowa, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Practice Directory: Iowa
A vetted list of 84 obstetrics & gynecology practices in Iowa that are still owned by the physicians who built them. Useful when the recruiter says you have no other options.
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Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:
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All 60 physician-owned obstetrics & gynecology practices in Iowa, by city
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21cities in IA
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60 practices listed
Doran Clinic for Women
Ames, IA
NPPES Verified
Women'S Health Clinic
Doran Clinic for Women delivers obstetrics & gynecology services from Ames, Iowa, operating as a private practice. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Medical Arts, 1015 Duff Ave building suite 100, Ames, IA 50010
McFarland Clinic - Medical Arts Building Office serves the Ames, Iowa community with obstetrics & gynecology care as a privately run practice. The practice also provides outpatient medical care, hormonal and metabolic care, and women's health and obstetric care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Eastern Iowa Health Center Women’s Health - Anamosa
Anamosa, IA
NPPES Verified
Women'S Health Clinic
Eastern Iowa Health Center Women’s Health - Anamosa provides obstetrics & gynecology services to patients in the Anamosa, Iowa area as an independent medical practice. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
The Iowa Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology - Ankeny Campus
Ankeny, IA
NPPES Verified
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
If you’re thinking about having a baby we hope that you’ll consider The Iowa Clinic Women’s Center and our team of OB/GYN specialists. As a patient in our practice, you have the option of seeing only a few physicians or rotating through the practice to meet all of the physicians that may be involved in your care. We have several offices to serve you better, and you may select which office you prefer to use. We deliver at MercyOne West Medical Medical Center, Methodist West Hospital, and Iowa Met
The Iowa Clinic Women's Center - Ankeny Campus delivers obstetrics & gynecology services from Ankeny, Iowa, operating as a private practice. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Family Practice PhysicianObstetrician-Gynecologist
Nicholas D. Crippin, DO brings obstetrics & gynecology expertise to patients in Bettendorf, Iowa through a physician-owned practice. Beyond obstetrics & gynecology, the office offers family medicine and women's health and obstetric care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Obstetrician-GynecologistFamily Practice Physician
Rienera Sivesind is a family physician who has been delivering babies and taking care of patients of all ages at Boone County Hospital since 2017. After completing her Family Medicine Residency, she worked in Washington State for seven years before returning to Iowa with her husband and three children. She provides a patient-centered approach to maternity care in which a patient's preferences regarding their childbirth experience are prioritized when forming a plan for prenatal care and delivery
Family Practice PhysicianObstetrician-Gynecologist
Born in Virginia and raised in the rural south, Dr. Hay had always planned to practice full spectrum family medicine. After training in Seattle at the University of Washington and a Residency at the Swedish Hospital, she decided to try life in the Midwest. She loves educating her patients and coming up with an individualized plan together to optimize health and prevention. Her areas of special interest are obstetrics including c-sections, pediatrics, and women’s health, though she loves being ab
Allison M. Boardman, MD brings obstetrics & gynecology expertise to patients in Cedar Rapids, Iowa through a physician-owned practice. Beyond obstetrics & gynecology, the office offers women's health and obstetric care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
A community obstetrics & gynecology practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Cedar Rapids OB-Gyn Specialists, PC provides care under private ownership. Beyond obstetrics & gynecology, the office offers women's health and obstetric care and outpatient medical care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
OB-GYN Associates provides quality obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health services in a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. We perform your lab work, mammograms, bone density scans, ultrasounds and gynecological exams as well as obstetric care visits right here on site.
Offering obstetrics & gynecology services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dana J. Messenger, DO, FACOG operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides women's health and obstetric care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Practicing obstetrics & gynecology in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Debra J. Piehl offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides women's health and obstetric care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Dr. Bourgeous’ professional interests include minimally invasive surgery with and without the aid of the DaVinci robotic system; evaluation and treatment of premalignant diseases of the female genital tract; and evaluation and treatment of female urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and endometriosis. Dr. Bourgeous also enjoys delivering babies, he is accepting new obstetrical patients as well as new gynecologic patients.
At Iowa Women's Health Center we focus on state of the art medicine and treatment for our clients who either want a second opinion or are needing more experienced care. Effective Treatment for Gynecologic Conditions When medication and non-invasive procedures are unable to relieve symptoms, surgery remains the accepted and most effective treatment for a range of gynecologic conditions. These include, but are not limited to, cervical and uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine pr
Dr. Alons grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology at West Virginia University. After attending medical school, she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at West Virginia University, where she served as a Chief Resident in her final year. After residency, she joined Ottumwa Obstetrics and Gynecology group, where she worked for nearly 5 years before joining our practice in July of 2017. Dr. Alons’ professional interests include minimal
Eastern Iowa Health Center - Women's Health | Behavioral Health
Cedar Rapids, IA
NPPES Verified
Women'S Health ClinicBirth Control CenterCommunity Health Center
Eastern Iowa Health Center - Women's Health | Behavioral Health serves the Cedar Rapids, Iowa community with obstetrics & gynecology care as a privately run practice. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
OB-GYN Associates provides quality obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health services in a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. We perform your lab work, mammograms, bone density scans, ultrasounds and gynecological exams as well as obstetric care visits right here on site.
Family Practice PhysicianObstetrician-Gynecologist
Offering obstetrics & gynecology care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Family Medicine Specialists, P.C. maintains independence from hospital systems. Services extend to outpatient medical care, family medicine, and women's health and obstetric care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Iowa Women's Health Center -Gynecology and Surgical Specialist
Cedar Rapids, IA
NPPES Verified
GynecologistWomen'S Health ClinicSurgeon
A community obstetrics & gynecology practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Iowa Women's Health Center -Gynecology and Surgical Specialist provides care under private ownership. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Jane A. Lyons maintains a private obstetrics & gynecology practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include women's health and obstetric care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Joy L. Olson, MD, FACOG provides obstetrics & gynecology services from a privately held practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Beyond obstetrics & gynecology, the office offers women's health and obstetric care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Kristin Orr maintains a private obstetrics & gynecology practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include women's health and obstetric care and surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Mercy Women's Center serves the Cedar Rapids, Iowa community with obstetrics & gynecology care as a privately run practice. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Monica Minjeur maintains a private obstetrics & gynecology practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Sunny H. Zhang, MD, PhD, FACOG brings obstetrics & gynecology expertise to patients in Cedar Rapids, Iowa through a physician-owned practice. Beyond obstetrics & gynecology, the office offers women's health and obstetric care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Women'S Health ClinicPractitioner Service LocationSurgeon
Emily Hill provides obstetrics & gynecology services from a privately held practice in Davenport, Iowa. Beyond obstetrics & gynecology, the office offers surgical procedures. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
The Group - Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C.
Davenport, IA
NPPES Verified
Women'S Health ClinicObstetrician-GynecologistGynecologist
Patients in Davenport, Iowa can receive obstetrics & gynecology care at The Group - Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C., a private medical practice. Additional capabilities include women's health and obstetric care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
In Des Moines, Iowa, InnerVisions HealthCare South offers obstetrics & gynecology care as part of the region's private practice scene. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Women'S Health ClinicFamily Planning CenterReproductive Health Clinic
Visit the Planned Parenthood health center in Des Moines, IA for emergency contraception (morning after pill), abortion, STD treatment, birth control, and sexual and reproductive health care.
Women'S Health ClinicAbortion ClinicFamily Planning Center
Emma Goldman Clinic delivers obstetrics & gynecology services from Iowa City, Iowa, operating as a private practice. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
A community obstetrics & gynecology practice in Le Mars, Iowa, Her Health Women's Center provides care under private ownership. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Family Practice PhysicianObstetrician-Gynecologist
For family & general medical, obstetrics & gynecology, and telehealth care needs, trust your care to Matthew Fox, MD, at MercyCare Marion Family Medicine, in Marion, Iowa.
Bilal Kaaki M.D. operates a physician-owned obstetrics & gynecology practice in Marshalltown, Iowa, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
Family Practice PhysicianObstetrician-Gynecologist
McFarland Clinic maintains a private obstetrics & gynecology practice in Marshalltown, Iowa, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond obstetrics & gynecology, the office offers outpatient medical care, family medicine, and women's health and obstetric care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Offering obstetrics & gynecology services in Muscatine, Iowa, Eduardo Ricaurte M.D. operates outside of hospital employment. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
Family Practice PhysicianObstetrician-Gynecologist
Based in Newton, Iowa, Newton Clinic PC focuses on obstetrics & gynecology as a community-based private practice. Services extend to outpatient medical care, family medicine, and women's health and obstetric care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Family Medicine Clinic - Onawa Iowa's mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care on an as-needed or preventative basis. We have created a practice that we believe in and choose for our own family members. We are a full-service family practice of dedicated, experienced physicians who believe in working with our patients to maintain and improve their health. We work together to serve your entire family for all of your medical needs in all stages of life. Our physicians believe in provid
Family Practice PhysicianObstetrician-Gynecologist
Craig Wittenberg sees patients at a private obstetrics & gynecology office in Pella, Iowa, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond obstetrics & gynecology, the office offers family medicine and women's health and obstetric care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Family Practice PhysicianObstetrician-Gynecologist
Daniel Rowley sees patients at a private obstetrics & gynecology office in Pella, Iowa, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond obstetrics & gynecology, the office offers family medicine and women's health and obstetric care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Family Practice PhysicianObstetrician-Gynecologist
Lucas Mihalovich, DO operates a physician-owned obstetrics & gynecology practice in Pella, Iowa, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include family medicine and women's health and obstetric care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Family Practice PhysicianObstetrician-Gynecologist
Rebecca Dykstra, DO operates a physician-owned obstetrics & gynecology practice in Pella, Iowa, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond obstetrics & gynecology, the office offers family medicine and women's health and obstetric care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
Family Practice PhysicianObstetrician-Gynecologist
Practicing obstetrics & gynecology in Pella, Iowa, Richard Posthuma offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides family medicine and women's health and obstetric care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Family Practice PhysicianObstetrician-Gynecologist
Practicing obstetrics & gynecology in Pella, Iowa, Tereasa Van Zee offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to family medicine and women's health and obstetric care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Her Health Women's Center located in Sioux City and Le Mars, IA is committed to providing you with everything you need to make an informed pregnancy decision. We believe women and men have a right to get evidence-based information from a resource that will not profit from the choices and pregnancy decisions they make. All of our services are free and completely private. Services available for students in high school or college in Northwest Iowa, including Northwestern College, Dordt College, No
Siouxland Women's Health Care PC provides outpatient obstetrics & gynecology care from its office in Sioux City, Iowa. Additional capabilities include outpatient medical care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Transforming Yourself Functional Medicine PLLC delivers obstetrics & gynecology medical services in Sioux City, Iowa under private ownership. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Eastern Iowa Health Center Women’s Health - Vinton
Vinton, IA
NPPES Verified
Dialysis CenterCommunity Health CenterObstetrician-Gynecologist
Eastern Iowa Health Center’s OB/GYN clinic serves women of all ages. Each woman has unique needs and deserves the kind of individual care and attention received at EIHC. We care for women’s needs through all stages of life, from pregnancy and childbirth to menopause and more. Our providers, nurses and staff are experts in women’s health needs. We are leaders in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), labor and delivery and preventive care. Your health matters to us. We know you are busy, so we off
The Iowa Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology - South Waukee Campus
Waukee, IA
NPPES Verified
Women'S Health Clinic
The Iowa Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology - South Waukee Campus provides obstetrics & gynecology services to patients in the Waukee, Iowa area as an independent medical practice. Beyond obstetrics & gynecology, the office offers outpatient medical care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Central Iowa Ob-Gyn Specialist PLC 1 operates a obstetrics & gynecology medical office in West Des Moines, Iowa, outside of hospital employment. Additional capabilities include women's health and obstetric care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
2501 Westown Pkwy #1101, West Des Moines, IA 50266
A solo obstetrics & gynecology practitioner in West Des Moines, Iowa, Dr. Sukanya R. Makkapati provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to women's health and obstetric care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
4949 Westown Pkwy Suite 140, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Offering obstetrics & gynecology services in West Des Moines, Iowa, Dr. Tasha Beenken operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides women's health and obstetric care and internal medicine. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
4949 Westown Pkwy Suite 140, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Women'S Health ClinicFamily Planning CounselorPregnancy Care Center
We provide confidential services in Des Moines, IA, to support your health and well-being. We offer STD/STI testing, information on abortion procedures, risks, and side effects, and no-cost pregnancy testing. Qualified nurses provide limited obstetric ultrasounds to confirm your pregnancy and estimate how far along you are. Telehealth appointments are available for added convenience. With two Des Moines area locations, services are offered Monday through Friday. If this location is closed today,
Jennifer Booth, M.D provides outpatient obstetrics & gynecology care from its office in West Des Moines, Iowa. Additional capabilities include women's health and obstetric care and internal medicine. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
4949 Westown Pkwy Suite 140, West Des Moines, IA 50266
ReVital Women's Hormone Clinic provides obstetrics & gynecology services to patients in the West Des Moines, Iowa area as an independent medical practice. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
230 S 68th St Suite 1201, West Des Moines, IA 50266
The Iowa Clinic Gynecologic Oncology delivers obstetrics & gynecology services from West Des Moines, Iowa, operating as a private practice. The practice also provides outpatient medical care, women's health and obstetric care, and cancer diagnosis and treatment. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
The Iowa Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology - West Des Moines Campus
West Des Moines, IA
NPPES Verified
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Offering obstetrics & gynecology care in West Des Moines, Iowa, The Iowa Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology - West Des Moines Campus maintains independence from hospital systems. The practice also provides women's health and obstetric care and outpatient medical care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
The Iowa Clinic Women's Center - West Des Moines Campus
West Des Moines, IA
NPPES Verified
Women'S Health Clinic
Patients can find comfort and peace of mind knowing The Iowa Clinic Women’s Center has the unique ability to provide coordinated care and get you the answers you need when it matters most. Not only do you have access to our team of board-certified women’s health experts, but you also have the entire Iowa Clinic team of more than 250 specialists and healthcare providers working for you. Referrals to specialists can be accommodated in 48 hours - and in many cases same day. In addition, the Women's
Trillion Health & Hormone Clinic, a leading women's health and gynecology clinic in Des Moines, IA offers specialized care designed to empower women. Their expert team focuses on science-backed, patient-First care, with a strong emphasis on hormone replacement therapy. By creating personalized treatment plans that may include bioidentical hormone therapy, peptide therapy, or sexual wellness treatments, they address the root cause of hormonal imbalances. Trillion Health helps you reclaim your ene
Wellness CenterObstetrician-GynecologistIv Therapy Service
Willow Wellness provides obstetrics & gynecology services from a privately held practice in Williamsburg, Iowa. Beyond obstetrics & gynecology, the office offers women's health and obstetric care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
About this directory and the Iowa obstetrics & gynecology market
The training years were structured. The first contract is not.
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. 84 obstetrics & gynecology groups in Iowa, physician-owned, cross-referenced against the NPPES NPI Registry. Start here.
What other resources point to in Iowa
You're looking at 60 physician-owned obstetrics & gynecology practices in Iowa. I sourced all of them from the NPPES NPI Registry and filtered out everything that doesn't meet the standard of independent physician ownership. Hospital systems, academic centers, staffing agencies, and corporate-acquired practices are not on this list. Each entry includes the practice address, phone, website, and NPI number. The coverage spans 21 cities statewide.
You won't find this list anywhere else. National job boards aggregate whatever employers pay to post, regardless of ownership structure. This directory starts from the federal NPPES database and filters down to practices where physicians own the entity. That distinction matters because it determines everything: how you're compensated, how decisions get made, whether you'll ever have a real equity stake. Use it to identify practices worth reaching out to directly.
The Iowa obstetrics & gynecology market in detail
Iowa's physician-owned obstetrics & gynecology directory lists 60 practice locations across 21 cities. The largest group is Her Health Women's Center (2 locations).
None of the obstetrics & gynecology practices listed in Iowa carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices span 21 cities including Ames, Anamosa, Ankeny, and Bettendorf.
The PGY-Final-Year Path
Once you have the map, 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.
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See what is around you
You are already here. 60 physician-owned obstetrics & gynecology groups in Iowa, vetted against NPPES.
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Read your contract
The Real Contract walks you through every clause that matters: non-compete, productivity, tail coverage, partnership track.
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A vetted directory of physician-contract attorneys in Iowa. The person on your side should be one who actually does this work.
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Frequently asked questions about obstetrics & gynecology in Iowa
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology private practices are in Iowa?
There are 60 physician-owned obstetrics & gynecology private practices in Iowa, 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.
Malpractice Premiums for OB/GYN in Iowa
Iowa's physician-owned obstetrics & gynecology practices include McFarland Clinic - OB/GYN (Ames), The Iowa Clinic - OB/GYN (West Des Moines), and Heartland Womens Healthcare - Cedar Rapids (Cedar Rapids).
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 much does malpractice insurance cost for an OB/GYN in private practice in Iowa?
OB/GYN malpractice premiums are among the highest in medicine. Full-scope OB/GYN premiums in Iowa typically range from $60,000 to over $150,000 per year depending on county, practice type, and claims history. GYN-only practice (no deliveries) carries significantly lower premiums. Group policies often reduce per-physician cost compared to solo coverage. Always confirm who pays the tail premium at departure, this can represent 1.5-2x the annual premium as a one-time cost.
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
Call Coverage
The obligation to provide after-hours or weekend coverage for patient emergencies. Contracts should specify call frequency (1 in 4, 1 in 6, etc.), whether call is compensated separately, and whether the physician takes call from home or in-house. Unrestricted call obligations are a common source of physician burnout.
Credentialing
The process by which hospitals and insurance companies verify a physician's education, training, board certification, licensure, and malpractice history before granting privileges or network participation. Credentialing typically takes 60 to 120 days and must be completed before a physician can bill patients under a new practice or facility.
PC (Professional Corporation)
A state-chartered corporation formed by licensed professionals. Physicians use PCs to own and operate their practices with liability separation. Many states require medical practices to be structured as PCs rather than standard LLCs or general partnerships.
PLLC (Professional Limited Liability Company)
A hybrid entity combining LLC flexibility with professional licensing requirements. PLLCs are common for physician-owned practices in states that permit them. They offer pass-through taxation and personal liability protection for non-malpractice claims.
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.
Occurrence-Based Malpractice Policy
A malpractice policy that covers any incident that occurred during the policy period, regardless of when the claim is filed. No tail insurance is required upon departure. More expensive annually than claims-made policies. Less common but eliminates departure tail risk entirely.
Claims-Made Malpractice Policy
A malpractice policy that covers claims only if both the incident and the claim filing occur while the policy is active. A tail endorsement is required at departure to cover future claims for past incidents. Most common policy type in private practice.
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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