How many Pediatrics private practices are in Massachusetts?

There are 803 physician-owned pediatrics private practices in Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts use?

Most Pediatrics private practices in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?

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

Private Practice Directory Massachusetts Pediatrics

Abington Pediatrics

Abington, MA

NPPES Verified

Pediatrician

Practicing pediatrics in Abington, Massachusetts, Abington Pediatrics offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to children's healthcare. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

360 Brockton Ave STE 102, Abington, MA 02351

	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

Pediatrics Private Practices in Massachusetts

All 803 physician-owned pediatrics practices in Massachusetts, by city

Abington Pediatrics

Charles Weston, MD

Karen Conway, MD

Lourdes Delimon-Beauzile, MD

Amherst Pediatrics

Northampton Area Pediatrics of Amherst

Rebecca A. Konieczny, MD

Purple Crayon Pediatrics

Cailin Clements, MD, MS

Crystal Rainville, MD

Dennis Berard, MD

Jennifer Thomson, MD

Kenneth Bishop, MD, PhD

South Avenue Pediatrics

Sturdy Health Pediatrics - North Main Street

Sturdy Health Pediatrics - Pleasant Street (formerly Pleasant Street Pediatrics)

Amy Beth Gonroff, MD

Anne Powell, MD

Deborah Francis, MD

Gail Ryan, MD

Jaimie Kane, MD

Jessica Ngo, MD

Madeline Morris, MD

Sarah McGowan, MD

Bedford Pediatrics

Dr. Francine M. Hennessey, MD

Patriot Pediatrics

Behavioral Concepts BCI

Ceara Deno, MD

Kids Health LLC Pediatric Care

Alejandro Gutierrez, MD

Alexandra Smith, MD

Alison F. Schonwald MD

Alison Galbraith, MD, MPH

Amanda M Stewart

Amanda Stewart, MD, MPH

Amir A. Kimia, MD

Amy J. Starmer MD MPH

Amy J. Starmer, MD, MPH

Amy Ryan, MD

Andrew J. MacGinnitie, MD, PhD

Anjolie Laubach, MD

Ann Meara, MD

Anna Pinto, MD, PhD

Audrey Woerner, MD

Avika Dixit, MBBS

Beverly Morrison, MD

Boston Community Pediatrics

Camilia Martin, MD

Camilia R. Martin MD

Carlos Munoz, MD

Caroline J Kistin, MD

Christiane Dammann, MD

Christine M. Sadowski, PhD

Cole Shapiro, MD

Constance H. Keefer, MD

Curtis T. Moody, MD

Daniel O'Connor, MD

Daniel Vu

Dawn Ericson, MD

Dr. Abdollah Sadeghi-Nejad, MD

Dr. Adam J. Geyer, MEd, MSW, LICSW

Dr. Aine Blanchard, MSW, LICSW

Dr. Aman Kalra, MD

Dr. Ann E. Velie, MD

Dr. Bernadette M. Bentley, MPA

Dr. Caitlin Woo-Pierce

Dr. Carol Pineda, MD

Dr. Cathy Mason, MEd

Dr. Christina M. Mulé, PhD

Dr. Christina Sakai, MD

Dr. David J. Scheff, MD

Dr. David R. Moss, MD

Dr. Elena Aragona, MD, MS

Dr. Elena Brasoveanu, MD

Dr. Ellen C. Perrin, MD

Dr. Erik von Hahn, MD

Dr. George T. Klauber, MD, FACS, FAAP, FRCS