How many Pediatrics private practices are in Kentucky?

There are 407 physician-owned pediatrics private practices in Kentucky, 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky use?

Most Pediatrics private practices in Kentucky 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 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 Kentucky?

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

Private Practice Directory Kentucky Pediatrics

Meagan L. Peek MD

Bardstown, KY

NPPES Verified

Pediatrician

Meagan L. Peek MD brings pediatrics expertise to patients in Bardstown, Kentucky through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

201 S 5th St Ste 10, Bardstown, KY 40004

	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

Physician-Owned Pediatrics Practices in Kentucky

All 407 physician-owned pediatrics practices in Kentucky, by city

Meagan L. Peek MD

Amy Eagan, MD

Brent T. Baker, M.D.

Christopher J. Castelli, M.D.

Dr. Casey Miles

Dr. Zahid G. Fraser, MD

Helen Carter, MD

J. Christopher Smith, M.D.

Jeffrey Bitterling, M.D.

Kelly Bennett, M.D.

Kelly E Kries, MD

Lauren E. Wheeler, M.D.

Maria Romelinda L Mendoza, MD

Mark Lowry, III, M.D.

Neil Treece M.D.

Patricia G Williams, MD

Pippa Pinckley-Stewart, M.D.

Sternberg Elizabeth P DO

Thomas G. Sternberg, M.D.

Tiffani Cherry, M.D.

Meade County Pediatrics

Brian W. Schack,

Caitlyn A Kenny, MD

Kathryn E Beaulieu, MD

Mona Choueiry MD

Samuel Brayer MD

Sarah Klein MD

Adam William Reis,

Aimee Vester MD, PhD, FAAP

Alicia Gonzalez AuD

Andrew Winslow MD

Deborah A. Borchers MD

Jeffrey B. Anderson MD, MPH, MBA

Jennifer Marie Ernst-Pierson,

Jennifer Wessels OTR/L

Jon Minzner, MD

Joseph David Bailey IV,

Julie Broderick Gomez,

Katherine Mary Hagedorn Neltner,

Kimberly A. Risma, MD, PhD

Lesley Marie Weghorn,

Lisa A. Lee, MD

Mark H. Deis MD

Michael J. Geiger,

Michelle B. Lierl, MD

Michelle Sharkey PT

Nancy A. Crimmins, MD

Robert M. Siegel MD, FAAP

Ronald E. Bokulic DO

Sarah Lawson, MD

Stephanie L. Ward, MD

Adam Neff, MD

Anthony Karem MD

Dr. Ilana Kayrouz, MD

James A Tavelli, MD

Katherine Jett, MD

Bradley S. Eilerman,

Joseph Edward Hartig,

Advanced Care Pediatric Centre

Bradley B. Keller, MD

Dr. Kelli G. Whitt, MD

Healthy Kids Clinic Danville

Meagan L. Peek MD

Dr. Watson M. Gutowski, MD

Farzin Foruhari,

Meredith Anne Landorf,

Alexis M Cole, MD

Amanda W Carter, MD

Bradley B. Keller, MD

Christina M Sotiropoulos, MD

Doug Ansert MD

Elizabethtown Pediatrics

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Hilary L Anderson, MD

Julie K Doering, MD

Kara Murphy Schmidt MD

Kristina L Knisely, MD

Linnea L Smith, MD