Otolaryngology Private Practices in Maryland (68 Verified Groups) | Daniel Aragón
There are 68 physician-owned otolaryngology practices in Maryland, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
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Physician-Owned Otolaryngology Practices in Maryland
A vetted list of 88 otolaryngology practices in Maryland that are still owned by the physicians who built them. Useful when the recruiter says you have no other options.
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NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DIRECTORY
Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:
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All 68 physician-owned otolaryngology practices in Maryland, by city
68practices listed
27cities in MD
0PE or corporate flagged
56with a website
68 practices listed
Robert Meek
Annapolis, MD
NPPES Verified
Otolaryngologist
Robert Meek sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Annapolis, Maryland, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Patients seeking otolaryngology care in Annapolis, Maryland can visit Severn River Ear, Nose and Throat, an independent practice. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Andrew Goldstone, MD delivers otolaryngology care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Anwar Mumtaz Board Certified Ear Nose Throat And Head And Neck Doctor
Baltimore, MD
NPPES Verified
Otolaryngologist
Anwar Mumtaz Board Certified Ear Nose Throat And Head And Neck Doctor is a private otolaryngology practice located in Baltimore, Maryland. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Parkanna Medical Center, 4000 Annapolis Rd Suite 202, Baltimore, MD 21227
Maie A. St. John, MD, PhD provides otolaryngology services from a privately held practice in Baltimore, Maryland. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Offering otolaryngology services in Baltimore, Maryland, Samuel Hahn, MD, FACS operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
A privately owned otolaryngology practice, Le Visage ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery LLC is located in Bethesda, Maryland. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers outpatient medical care, ear, nose, and throat care, and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Philip Schoenfeld, MD operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Bethesda, Maryland, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Chesapeake Hearing and Balance Center is a Bowie-based otolaryngology practice serving patients across the Maryland region. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
4000 Mitchellville Rd b430, Bowie, MD 20716
Andrew Y. Lee, MD
Brandywine, MD
NPPES Verified
Otolaryngologist
Andrew Y. Lee, MD provides otolaryngology services from a privately held practice in Brandywine, Maryland. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
Dr. Giancarlo Massimo Chiancone, MD brings otolaryngology expertise to patients in Brandywine, Maryland through a physician-owned practice. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
13950 Brandywine Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613
Dr. Norman Alan Lester, MD
Brandywine, MD
NPPES Verified
Otolaryngologist
Dr. Norman Alan Lester sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Brandywine, Maryland, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement from medical practice at Feldman ENT, effective April 1, 2026. It has been my greatest pleasure and privilege to serve your healthcare needs over the past 31 years. Ensuring a smooth transition of your care is my highest priority. I am confident that my esteemed partners at Feldman ENT will continue to provide the same excellent and compassionate care you have come to expect. If you choose to seek care elsewhere, you may request your medi
Offering otolaryngology services in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Kornblut Alan D MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Offering otolaryngology services in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Mark A. Dettelbach, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Kenneth Wong, M.D. - ENT Professionals of Maryland LLC
College Park, MD
NPPES Verified
OtolaryngologistOtolaryngology Clinic
Kenneth Wong, M.D. - ENT Professionals of Maryland LLC delivers otolaryngology medical services in College Park, Maryland under private ownership. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Chesapeake Specialty Care / Chesapeake ENT is a leading ear, nose, and throat practice focused on exceptional, patient-focused specialty care. Our experienced ENT physicians provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services, including sinus and allergy care, hearing evaluations, balance disorders, voice and swallowing issues, sleep apnea management, and head and neck conditions. With a focus on advanced technology, clear communication, and timely access to care, Chesapeake Specia
10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 300, Columbia, MD 21044
Dr. Praveen Duggal is a Rhinologist/Otolaryngologist who specializes in problems of the nose and sinuses. His passion is to help those who struggle with chronic breathing and sinus issues with medical treatments and if needed in office procedures or surgical interventions. He is a member of Chesapeake ENT a division of Chesapeake Speciality Care.
10025 Governor Warfield Pkwy Suite 101, Columbia, MD 21044
Jeffrey Thomas Pacheco maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Columbia, Maryland, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
11085 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 101, Columbia, MD 21044
Dr Barry S Tatar MD provides otolaryngology services from a privately held practice in Elkridge, Maryland. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Dr. George Coppit is focused on providing our community with the highest quality care for all aspects of diseases of the ears, nose, and throat (Otolaryngology). He is part of the Frederick Health Ear, Nose & Throat team. Dr. Coppit specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases of the ears, nose, and throat, emphasizing thyroid/endocrine/salivary gland disorders, head and neck cancers, sinus disease, and the surgical treatment of sleep apnea. Dr. Coppit is one of the few surgeons in Maryla
Offering otolaryngology services in Frederick, Maryland, Dr. James Oberman operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Dr. Tompkins is focused on compassionate and comprehensive care for patients within the field of Otolaryngology (Ears, Nose, & Throat). His professional interests include medical and surgical care of sinus disease, nasal obstruction, and pediatric ENT. Dr. Tompkins personal interests include cooking, travel, gardening, and family time with his wife, children, and dog.
Frederick Breathe Free offers patient-centered ENT, sinus, and allergy care in Frederick, MD. The team provides thorough evaluation and a range of treatment options for sinus conditions, allergies, and other ENT concerns, with an emphasis on education and individualized care planning.
Frederick Health Medical Group - Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Frederick, MD
NPPES Verified
Otolaryngologist
Offering otolaryngology care in Frederick, Maryland, Frederick Health Medical Group - Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) maintains independence from hospital systems. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Christopher K. Sinha, MD. Montgomery Otolaryngology, a Division of The Centers for Advanced ENT Care
Gaithersburg, MD
NPPES Verified
OtolaryngologistHead And Neck SurgeonPlastic Surgeon
Christopher K. Sinha sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Gaithersburg, Maryland, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Michael H. Arenstein, MD. Montgomery Otolaryngology
Gaithersburg, MD
NPPES Verified
OtolaryngologistPlastic Surgeon
A solo otolaryngology practitioner in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Michael H. Arenstein provides care under an independent practice model. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care, outpatient medical care, and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Mostafa Ahmed, MD | Montgomery Otolaryngology, a Division of The Centers for
Gaithersburg, MD
NPPES Verified
OtolaryngologistHead And Neck Surgeon
Mostafa Ahmed, MD | Montgomery Otolaryngology, a Division of The Centers for operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Gaithersburg, Maryland, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Dr. Jerome S. Schwartz is an allergist and board-certified ENT doctor treating patients at The Centers for Advanced ENT Care - Feldman ENT Division in Germantown & Chevy Chase, Maryland. Patients visiting Dr. Schwartz can receive a full range of ENT care. His special training includes laryngology, neurolaryngology, swallowing & voice disorders. He also provides treatment for issues including vertigo, sinus problems, snoring, hoarseness, hearing problems, sinus problems & ear pain. Dr. Schwartz
Jessica Shen maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Germantown, Maryland, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
ENT & Sleep Specialists serves the Glenn Dale, Maryland community with otolaryngology care as a privately run practice. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
12150 Annapolis Rd Suite 111, Glenn Dale, MD 20769
A solo otolaryngology practitioner in Glenn Dale, Maryland, Kanu Patel provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
12150 Annapolis Rd Suite 111, Glenn Dale, MD 20769
Makki Khosrow S MD maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Greenbelt, Maryland, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
Angela Stonebraker, MD provides otolaryngology services from a privately held practice in Hagerstown, Maryland. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
11110 Medical Campus Rd STE 126, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Anthony C. Manilla maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Hagerstown, Maryland, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care and allergy and immune system care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
11110 Medical Campus Rd STE 126, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Dr. Kirby Scott is a Board-certified Otolaryngologist at Central ENT Consultants, a division of The Centers for Advanced ENT Care, in Hagerstown and Frederick, Maryland. His specialties include: Otolaryngology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Allergy and Immunology. He graduated at the US Naval Academy, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Masters of Public Administration at Troy University, and a Master of Arts at the US Naval War College. In addition, he completed his residency at UC Davis
Based in Largo, Maryland, Dr. Bryan Ego-Osuala provides otolaryngology services through a private practice model. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
Offering otolaryngology services in North Bethesda, Maryland, Dr. Duane J. Taylor, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Cynthia G. Chrosniak sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Olney, Maryland, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Offering otolaryngology services in Olney, Maryland, Kealan Hobelmann, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Nicholas Y. Mehta, MD brings otolaryngology expertise to patients in Olney, Maryland through a physician-owned practice. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Chesapeake Ear, Nose & Throat - Owings Mills location
Owings Mills, MD
NPPES Verified
Otolaryngologist
A privately owned otolaryngology practice, Chesapeake Ear, Nose & Throat - Owings Mills location is located in Owings Mills, Maryland. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Offering otolaryngology services in Owings Mills, Maryland, Praveen Duggal, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Kenneth Wong, M.D. - ENT Professionals of Maryland LLC
Oxon Hill, MD
NPPES Verified
OtolaryngologistOtolaryngology Clinic
Kenneth Wong, M.D. - ENT Professionals of Maryland LLC provides outpatient otolaryngology care from its office in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Chesapeake Otolaryngology Association delivers otolaryngology medical services in Prince Frederick, Maryland under private ownership. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
130 Hospital Rd Suite 101, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Andrew Y. Lee, MD brings otolaryngology expertise to patients in Rockville, Maryland through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
3204 Tower Oaks Blvd #400, Rockville, MD 20852
Annette Pham, M.D.
Rockville, MD
NPPES Verified
OtolaryngologistPlastic Surgeon
Dr. Annette Pham is a double board-certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon currently practicing as a partner physician at Metro ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery, a division of The Centers for Advanced ENT Care (CAdENT), located in Rockville, MD. Dr. Pham's focus on serving as a physician leader is demonstrated in her role as managing partner in her division in CAdENT, the Mid-Atlantic's Largest physician-owned ENT practice. Her services cover a wide spectrum of ENT and facial pl
Dr. Joseph Goodman sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Rockville, Maryland, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
A privately owned otolaryngology practice, Dr. Martin Pete Sorensen is located in Rockville, Maryland. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
My prior military service has made me a more well-rounded physician. As a Naval Flight Surgeon for three years, I was solely responsible for the medical care of my squadrons pilots, navigators and support crew, particularly during deployments to Bermuda and Iceland. I also served as the Navy's sole ENT on board the USNS COMFORT, a trauma-care ship, for three years. Lastly, after graduating from my residency I continued at Bethesda Naval Hospital as an attending physician. -John M. Bosworth, Jr.,
Michael B. Siegel sees patients at a private otolaryngology office in Rockville, Maryland, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Practicing otolaryngology in Rockville, Maryland, Pete Sorensen offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Offering otolaryngology services in Rockville, Maryland, Vibhav Sekhsaria, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides ear, nose, and throat care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Arain Waseem maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Rosedale, Maryland, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
Lee A. Kleiman, MD, FACS operates a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Severna Park, Maryland, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care, skin health and dermatologic care, and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
479 Jumpers Hole Rd Suite 304, Severna Park, MD 21146
Dr. Christopher Sinha is Board Certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, and Board Certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He treats patients at The Centers for Advanced ENT Care - Montgomery Otolaryngology in Silver Spring & Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Sinha is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and he has authored and co-authored several articles. He specializes in the treatment o
Charles C. Della Santina specializes in surgery for treatment of hearing, balance and other ear disorders including otosclerosis, cholesteatoma, conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, acoustic neuroma/vestibular schwannoma, glomus and other tumors of the temporal bone, and other problems that cause hearing loss or abnormal vestibular (inner ear balance) sensation. He is the director of the Johns Hopkins Cochlear Implant Center. He performs acoustic neuroma surgery, cochlear implantation, sta
Pavilion III, 10803 Falls Rd Suite 2300, Timonium, MD 21093
A solo otolaryngology practitioner in Timonium, Maryland, Shikani Alan H MD provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to ear, nose, and throat care. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
Aaron Wood maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Towson, Maryland, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond otolaryngology, the office offers ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Dr. Brian Kaplan is a board-certified ENT doctor at The Centers for Advanced ENT Care - Ear Nose & Throat Associates at GBMC in Towson, MD, with a focus on treating hearing loss & ear disorders.
Dario Kunar maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Towson, Maryland, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Douglas Reh, MD provides otolaryngology services from a privately held practice in Towson, Maryland. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care and surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Fletcher Kenneth C MD maintains a private otolaryngology practice in Towson, Maryland, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include ear, nose, and throat care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Dr. Marc G. Dubin is an Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon/Doctor) who has additional advanced training in the medical and surgical management of diseases of the nose and sinuses (sinusitis). Dr. Marc G. Dubin practices the full range of pediatric and adult otolaryngology. He has particular clinical expertise in pediatric and adult sinus disease. His advanced training affords him significant experience with disease of the frontal sinus, revision sinus surgery, medical management of
Dr. Melissa Liu is an otolaryngologist at The Centers for Advanced ENT Care - Ear Nose & Throat Associates at GBMC & Hunt Valley, MD. She practices the full breadth of otolaryngology and provides care to both adult and pediatric patients. Her practice focuses on the medical and surgical management of hearing loss, sinus disease, nasal obstruction, obstructive sleep apnea, thyroid disease, and salivary gland disease. She has a particular interest in cochlear implantation and minimally invasive e
About this directory and the Maryland otolaryngology market
You finished otolaryngology. Now what?
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.
The map of independent otolaryngology in Maryland was never compiled. So we compiled it. 88 practices, all physician-owned, all in one place. Now you can see what is around you before you sign into one corner of it.
What other resources point to in Maryland
What you'll find here is a complete list of 68 physician-owned otolaryngology practices in Maryland, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. I started with the full federal database and worked backwards, removing every practice that doesn't qualify as independently operated. No hospital jobs. No PE-backed groups. No staffing agencies. Just 88 practices across 27 cities where physicians own the entity and control the clinical direction.
The distinction between physician-owned and corporate-owned isn't just a label. It determines how a practice makes decisions about staffing, compensation, patient volume, and reinvestment. This directory exists because no other resource separates physician-owned otolaryngology practices in Maryland from everything else. Every listing has an active NPI, is independently operated, and represents a real opportunity where a physician sets the clinical direction. Not an MBA. Not an investor. A doctor.
The Maryland otolaryngology market in detail
Maryland's physician-owned otolaryngology directory lists 68 practice locations across 26 cities. The largest groups are Andrew Y. Lee, MD (2 locations) and Kenneth Wong, M.D. - ENT Professionals of Maryland LLC (2 locations).
None of the otolaryngology practices listed in Maryland carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices span 26 cities including Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, and Bowie.
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See what is around you
You are already here. 68 physician-owned otolaryngology groups in Maryland, vetted against NPPES.
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Frequently asked questions about otolaryngology in Maryland
How many Otolaryngology private practices are in Maryland?
There are 68 physician-owned otolaryngology private practices in Maryland, 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.
Audiology and Hearing Aid Revenue in Maryland ENT Practice
Maryland's physician-owned otolaryngology practices include Maryland ENT and Allergy (Baltimore), Capital ENT and Sinus Center (Bethesda), Chesapeake ENT (Annapolis), and Frederick ENT Associates (Frederick).
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.
Can ENT private practices in Maryland dispense hearing aids, and how is that revenue structured?
Yes. ENT practices that employ licensed audiologists can dispense hearing aids directly to patients. In Maryland, hearing aid dispensing requires either an audiologist holding an appropriate state license, or a hearing instrument specialist license. Most commercial insurers do not cover hearing aids, so revenue is collected directly from patients at time of fitting. Revenue distribution varies by practice, some allocate audiology revenue to the responsible audiologist's physician partner; others pool it as general practice overhead. This is worth clarifying before joining.
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
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.
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.
Audiologist
A licensed healthcare professional specializing in the prevention, identification, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing, balance, and auditory processing disorders. Holds a doctorate in audiology (Au.D.) in most states. In ENT practices, audiologists perform hearing evaluations, fit hearing aids, and manage cochlear implant programming.
Hearing Aid Dispensing
The selection, fitting, and sale of hearing amplification devices to patients with hearing loss. In most states, dispensing requires a license held by the audiologist or a hearing instrument specialist. Most commercial insurers do not reimburse hearing aids, making this a cash-pay revenue stream for ENT practices.
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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