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Pediatrics Private Practices in Maine (53 Verified Groups) | Daniel Aragón

There are 53 physician-owned pediatrics practices in Maine, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.

Independent practice. All of it.

Physician-Owned Pediatrics Practices in Maine

A vetted list of 62 pediatrics practices in Maine that are still owned by the physicians who built them. Useful when the recruiter says you have no other options.

Pre-med. Med school. Match. Step 1. Step 2. Boards. Every year there was a next page, and someone always handed it to you.

If a recruiter tells you the hospital is the only viable pediatrics employer within driving distance, you should be able to name five physician-owned groups that prove otherwise before the end of the call. This directory is how you get to five. The Real Contract course walks you through every clause that matters.

NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DIRECTORY

Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:

Hospital systems

  • Maine Medical Partners Portland Pediatrics
  • Wabanaki tribal-health pediatrics

All 53 physician-owned pediatrics practices in Maine, by city

53practices listed
22cities in ME
0PE or corporate flagged
28with a website
53 practices listed

John A. McCallister, MD

Augusta, ME

NPPES Verified
PediatricianOncologist

John A. McCallister, MD operates a physician-owned pediatrics practice in Augusta, Maine, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare and cancer diagnosis and treatment. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

263 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330

Kieran Kammerer, MD

Augusta, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Practicing pediatrics in Augusta, Maine, Kieran Kammerer offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides children's healthcare. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.

263 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330

Landrum Osteopathic

Augusta, ME

NPPES Verified
OsteopathPediatric Clinic

Landrum Osteopathic sees patients at a private pediatrics office in Augusta, Maine, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

5 Community Dr Suite L-105, Augusta, ME 04330

Northern Light Pediatric Critical Care

Bangor, ME

NPPES Verified
PediatricianEmergency Care Service

Located in Bangor, Maine, Northern Light Pediatric Critical Care offers pediatrics care as an independent practice. The practice also provides children's healthcare. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

Grant Building, 489 State St Level 8, Bangor, ME 04401

Northern Light Pediatric Primary Care

Bangor, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Northern Light Pediatric Primary Care is a private pediatrics practice located in Bangor, Maine. Beyond pediatrics, the office offers children's healthcare. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

133 Corporate Dr, Bangor, ME 04401

PCHC - Penobscot Pediatrics

Bangor, ME

NPPES Verified
PediatricianCommunity Health CenterMental Health Service

PCHC - Penobscot Pediatrics operates a pediatrics medical office in Bangor, Maine, outside of hospital employment. Beyond pediatrics, the office offers children's healthcare. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

6 Telcom Dr, Bangor, ME 04401

Belfast Pediatrics

Belfast, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Celebrating over 45 years of service to the families of Mid-Coast Maine. Providing evidence-based pediatric medicine with a personal touch since 1976. Same-day appointments and everyday Call Hour with board-certified Pediatricians.

6029, 16 Fahy St # 107, Belfast, ME 04915

Alison Kopelman, MD

Biddeford, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Practicing pediatrics in Biddeford, Maine, Alison Kopelman offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to children's healthcare. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.

1 Medical Center Dr, Biddeford, ME 04005

Riverview Pediatrics

Brewer, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Riverview Pediatrics operates a physician-owned pediatrics practice in Brewer, Maine, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond pediatrics, the office offers children's healthcare. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

399 S Main St, Brewer, ME 04412

Mary Wood, MD

Bridgton, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Mary Wood, MD operates a physician-owned pediatrics practice in Bridgton, Maine, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond pediatrics, the office offers children's healthcare. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

15 Hospital Dr, Bridgton, ME 04009

Paulle J. Richard, P.N.P.

Bridgton, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Serving Bridgton and surrounding Maine communities, Paulle J. Richard, P.N.P. is a private pediatrics medical practice. Services extend to children's healthcare. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.

15 Hospital Dr, Bridgton, ME 04009

MaineHealth Pediatrics - Brunswick

Brunswick, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

MaineHealth Pediatrics - Brunswick delivers pediatrics medical services in Brunswick, Maine under private ownership. Services extend to children's healthcare. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

81 Medical Center Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011

Port Therapy

Brunswick, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatric Clinic

Practicing pediatrics in Brunswick, Maine, Port Therapy offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

54 Cumberland St #5, Brunswick, ME 04011

Northern Light Pediatric Care

Ellsworth, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Formerly known as Maine Coast Pediatrics, we have moved to our new location at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in the Medical Office Building. We are committed to excellence in the care of newborns, children, and young adults.

50 Union St, Ellsworth, ME 04605

Karen Emery, M.D.

Falmouth, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Karen Emery maintains a private pediatrics practice in Falmouth, Maine, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

5 Bucknam Rd #2a, Falmouth, ME 04105

Storey Smith Pediatric Clinic

Falmouth, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatric ClinicSpeech Pathologist

Storey Smith Pediatric Clinic serves the Falmouth, Maine community with pediatrics care as a privately run practice. The practice also provides outpatient medical care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

170 US-1, Falmouth, ME 04105

Erika Schumacher, MD

Farmington, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Erika Schumacher sees patients at a private pediatrics office in Farmington, Maine, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

116 Narrow Gauge Square Suite 101, Farmington, ME 04938

St. Joseph Family Medicine - Hampden

Hampden, ME

NPPES Verified
Women'S Health ClinicPediatrician

Patients seeking pediatrics care in Hampden, Maine can visit St. Joseph Family Medicine - Hampden, an independent practice. Beyond pediatrics, the office offers outpatient medical care and children's healthcare. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

21 Western Ave, Hampden, ME 04444

Brianna T. Boutin, N.P.

Lewiston, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Patients seeking pediatrics care in Lewiston, Maine can visit Brianna T. Boutin, N.P., an independent practice. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

12 High St Suite 301, Lewiston, ME 04240

Central Maine Pediatrics

Lewiston, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatric ClinicPediatrician

Patients seeking pediatrics care in Lewiston, Maine can visit Central Maine Pediatrics, an independent practice. Beyond pediatrics, the office offers children's healthcare. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

12 High St Suite 302, Lewiston, ME 04240

David Baker, DO

Lewiston, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Offering pediatrics services in Lewiston, Maine, David Baker, DO operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to children's healthcare. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

12 High St Suite 301, Lewiston, ME 04240

Dr. Sheila M. Carroll, MD

Lewiston, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Dr. Sheila M. Carroll, MD brings pediatrics expertise to patients in Lewiston, Maine through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

300 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240

Gretchen A. Pianka, M.D., M.P.H.

Lewiston, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Gretchen A. Pianka, M.D., M.P.H. is a private pediatrics practice located in Lewiston, Maine. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

12 High St Suite 301, Lewiston, ME 04240

Jennifer Flynn, N.P.

Lewiston, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Jennifer Flynn, N.P. provides outpatient pediatrics care from its office in Lewiston, Maine. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

12 High St Suite 301, Lewiston, ME 04240

Margaret T. Curtis, M.D.

Lewiston, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Margaret T. Curtis sees patients at a private pediatrics office in Lewiston, Maine, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

12 High St Suite 301, Lewiston, ME 04240

St. Mary's Pediatrics

Lewiston, ME

NPPES Verified
PediatricianCommunity Health Center

A privately owned pediatrics practice, St. Mary's Pediatrics is located in Lewiston, Maine. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

330 Sabattus St, Lewiston, ME 04240

Sam Adler, MD Aardvark Pediatrics

Norway, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Fax # 207-558-8977 Phone #207-613-4114 [email protected] General Pediatrics Office

9 Marston St, Norway, ME 04268

MaineHealth Pediatric Specialty Care - Gastroenterology - Oakland

Oakland, ME

NPPES Verified
Medical GroupGastroenterologistPediatrician

In Oakland, Maine, MaineHealth Pediatric Specialty Care - Gastroenterology - Oakland offers pediatrics care as part of the region's private practice scene. Services extend to digestive health and GI care and children's healthcare. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.

46 First Park Dr D, Oakland, ME 04963

MaineHealth Pediatric Specialty Care - Genetics - Oakland

Oakland, ME

NPPES Verified
Medical GroupGenealogistPediatrician

MaineHealth Pediatric Specialty Care - Genetics - Oakland provides outpatient pediatrics care from its office in Oakland, Maine. Beyond pediatrics, the office offers children's healthcare. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.

46 First Park Dr D, Oakland, ME 04963

MaineHealth Pediatric Specialty Care - Nephrology - Oakland

Oakland, ME

NPPES Verified
Medical GroupNephrologistPediatrician

Formerly known as Maine Medical Partners - Pediatric Specialty Care - Division of Nephrology.

46 First Park Dr D, Oakland, ME 04963

Anne Marie Cairns, D.O

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Anne Marie Cairns, D.O operates a pediatrics medical office in Portland, Maine, outside of hospital employment. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

887 Congress St #320, Portland, ME 04102

Dr. Christine A. Bennett, MD

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Dr. Christine A. Bennett, MD brings pediatrics expertise to patients in Portland, Maine through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

84 Marginal Way Suite 1000, Portland, ME 04101

Eileen Poulin, M.D.

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

A solo pediatrics practitioner in Portland, Maine, Eileen Poulin provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to children's healthcare. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.

22 Bramhall St 1st Floor, Portland, ME 04102

InterMed Pediatrics at Portland

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
PediatricianMedical Group

InterMed Pediatrics at Portland is a private pediatrics practice located in Portland, Maine. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

84 Marginal Way Suite 1000, Portland, ME 04101

Jerrold Olshan, M.D.

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatric EndocrinologistPediatrician

Located in Portland, Maine, Jerrold Olshan, M.D. delivers pediatrics care through an independently managed medical practice. The practice also provides children's healthcare. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.

887 Congress St #100, Portland, ME 04102

Kathleen Vozzelli, M.D.

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Infectious Disease PhysicianPediatrician

Located in Portland, Maine, Kathleen Vozzelli, M.D. delivers pediatrics care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to children's healthcare. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.

887 Congress St #300, Portland, ME 04102

MaineHealth Pediatric Specialty Care - Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics - Portland

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Medical GroupGenealogistPediatrician

MaineHealth Pediatric Specialty Care - Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics - Portland provides outpatient pediatrics care from its office in Portland, Maine. Beyond pediatrics, the office offers children's healthcare. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

1577 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04102

Mary Hourihan, MD

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Mary Hourihan, MD brings pediatrics expertise to patients in Portland, Maine through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102

Meredith Bryden, MD

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

A solo pediatrics practitioner in Portland, Maine, Meredith Bryden provides care under an independent practice model. The practice also provides children's healthcare. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.

22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102

Pamela Dietz, M.D.

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Practicing pediatrics in Portland, Maine, Pamela Dietz offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides children's healthcare. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.

1577 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04102

Patricia Patterson, MD

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Patricia Patterson, MD brings pediatrics expertise to patients in Portland, Maine through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

180 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102

Thomas Mellow, M.D.

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatric PulmonologistPediatrician

Thomas Mellow sees patients at a private pediatrics office in Portland, Maine, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond pediatrics, the office offers children's healthcare. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.

887 Congress St #320, Portland, ME 04102

Timothy Hawkins, M.D.

Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Timothy Hawkins, M.D. operates a physician-owned pediatrics practice in Portland, Maine, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

1577 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102

S. Ashely Speckhart, M.D.

Scarborough, ME

NPPES Verified
PediatricianOncologist

In Scarborough, Maine, S. Ashely Speckhart, M.D. offers pediatrics care as part of the region's private practice scene. The practice also provides children's healthcare and cancer diagnosis and treatment. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.

100 Campus Dr #107, Scarborough, ME 04074

Sei-Gyung Kim Sze, MD

Scarborough, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatric OncologistPediatrician

Offering pediatrics services in Scarborough, Maine, Sei-Gyung Kim Sze, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to children's healthcare. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.

100 Campus Dr #107, Scarborough, ME 04074

Russell Britton, MD

South Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Practicing pediatrics in South Portland, Maine, Russell Britton offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to children's healthcare. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.

75 John Roberts Rd #8b, South Portland, ME 04106

Steve Osborne, MD

South Portland, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Based in South Portland, Maine, Steve Osborne, MD runs an independently owned pediatrics practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to children's healthcare. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.

75 John Roberts Rd #8b, South Portland, ME 04106

Dr.Lauren Jamele-Townley, DO

Topsham, ME

NPPES Verified
PediatricianPractitioner Service Location

At Stellar Pediatrics our mission is to redefine pediatric primary care in Maine by delivering exceptional care that combines our expertise in infant, child, and adolescent healthcare with a deep understanding of healthy mental development. With a focus on connection, strength, resiliency, and healing, we empower children and their families to thrive in every aspect of their lives.

9 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, ME 04086

Northern Light Mercy Dr. Harry E. Davis Pediatrics

Windham, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

The Dr. Harry E. Davis Pediatric Center serves patients from infancy to adolescence by creating partnerships between providers and families to ensure individualized care. Providing compassionate care that works with your family’s schedule, we serve convenient locations with plenty of parking in Portland, Windham, and Yarmouth. We offer our patients same-day appointments, prompt 24-7 call backs by our doctors and nurses, labs and x-ray at each location, and a direct connection to a statewide, int

409 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062

Port Therapy

Winterport, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatric Clinic

Pediatric practice helping infants struggling with Torticollis/Plagiocephaly, feeling comfortable in their bodies, decreasing reflux, improving Oral motor function and pre-post tongue tie oral motor/body prep

775 N Main St, Winterport, ME 04496

Northern Light Mercy Dr. Harry E. Davis Pediatrics

Yarmouth, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

A privately owned pediatrics practice, Northern Light Mercy Dr. Harry E. Davis Pediatrics is located in Yarmouth, Maine. Additional capabilities include children's healthcare. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

385 US-1, Yarmouth, ME 04096

Dr. Kyla J. Scarponi, DO

York, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Harbor Pediatrics is an independent pediatric primary care practice that provides expert care to patients in southern Maine, seacoast New Hampshire, and surrounding communities.

1 Brickyard Ln Unit B, York, ME 03909

Harbor Pediatrics

York, ME

NPPES Verified
Pediatrician

Harbor Pediatrics brings pediatrics expertise to patients in York, Maine through a physician-owned practice. Beyond pediatrics, the office offers children's healthcare. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

1 Brickyard Ln Unit B, York, ME 03909

About this directory and the Maine pediatrics market

The training years were structured. The first contract is not.

Then graduation approaches and the algorithm stops. A recruiter calls. The contract has a productivity formula you cannot solve for, a non-compete you cannot evaluate, and a tail-coverage clause nobody explained.

The senior residents signed their first contracts without reading every clause. Not because they did not care, but because nobody had handed them a map of what else existed. So they took the first offer. This directory exists so you do not have to.

What other resources point to in Maine

You're looking at 53 physician-owned pediatrics practices in Maine. 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 22 cities statewide.

If you're evaluating a move to private practice in Maine, this is a starting point you won't find on a job board. Most boards mix employed positions with ownership opportunities, and they almost never tell you who actually owns the practice. Recruiters aren't much better. This page filters for physician ownership specifically, so you can focus on practices where clinical autonomy isn't just a talking point in an interview. It's built into the ownership structure.

The Maine pediatrics market in detail

Maine's physician-owned pediatrics directory lists 53 practice locations across 20 cities. The largest groups are Port Therapy (2 locations) and Northern Light Mercy Dr. Harry E. Davis Pediatrics (2 locations).

None of the pediatrics practices listed in Maine carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.

Practices span 20 cities including Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, and Biddeford.

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The Real Contract walks you through every clause that matters: non-compete, productivity, tail coverage, partnership track.

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Frequently asked questions about pediatrics in Maine

How many Pediatrics private practices are in Maine?

There are 53 physician-owned pediatrics private practices in Maine, 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.

PSLF and Loan Forgiveness When Leaving Hospital Employment in Maine

Maine's physician-owned pediatrics practices include InterMed - Pediatrics (Portland), Pediatric Associates of Lewiston (Lewiston, founded 1989), and Personalized Pediatrics of Maine (Portland).

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.

Does joining a private pediatrics practice in Maine 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.

How Physician-Owned Practices Compare

Physician-Owned Hospital-Employed Corporate / PE-Backed
Who controls the practicePhysiciansHealth systemNon-physician entity
Non-compete scopeNarrower, negotiableBroadVery broad
Partnership / buy-in pathCommonRareRare
Call schedule flexibilityHigherVariableLower
Productivity bonus upsideHighModerateModerate
Included in this directoryYesNoFlagged

Key Terms in Physician Contracts

Tail Insurance (Extended Reporting Endorsement)
A malpractice coverage add-on that pays for claims filed after a claims-made policy ends, for incidents that occurred while the policy was active. Tail premiums typically run 1.5 to 2 times the annual malpractice premium and are paid as a one-time lump sum at departure. Occurrence-based policies do not require a tail.
RVU (Relative Value Unit)
A standardized measure of physician productivity used by Medicare and most commercial payers to determine reimbursement. Each CPT code carries a work RVU, practice expense RVU, and malpractice RVU. Many physician contracts tie compensation to RVU production thresholds, with bonuses above a defined baseline.
Compensation Formula
The contractual method used to calculate physician pay. Common models include guaranteed salary, eat-what-you-kill (collections-based), salary plus production bonus (RVU or collections above a threshold), and equal-share partnership distributions. The formula directly affects income stability, upside potential, and alignment with practice goals.
Partnership Buy-In
The purchase of an ownership stake in a physician practice entity, typically offered after an associate track of 2 to 5 years. The buy-in price is calculated using business valuation, a multiple of earnings, or a formula tied to practice receivables. True equity buy-ins include voting rights and profit distributions.
Without-Cause Termination
A contract clause that allows either party to end the employment agreement without stating a reason, typically with 60 to 120 days written notice. The notice period, post-termination obligations (non-compete activation, tail insurance responsibility), and severance terms are negotiable. Shorter notice periods favor the employer.
PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
A federal program that forgives the remaining balance of federal Direct loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under an income-driven repayment plan while working full-time at a qualifying non-profit or government employer. Physician-owned private practices are typically for-profit and do not qualify. Forgiveness is tax-free.
Income-Driven Repayment (IDR)
A category of federal student loan repayment plans (SAVE, PAYE, IBR, ICR) that cap monthly payments at a percentage of discretionary income. Required for PSLF eligibility. Remaining balances are forgiven after 20-25 years on IDR regardless of employer type, though forgiveness outside PSLF is currently taxable income.

This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA, a physician who just walked this path. All listings are pulled from the (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .

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