Plastic & Reconstructive Surg Private Practices in North Carolina (68 Verified Groups) | Daniel Aragón
There are 68 physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg practices in North Carolina, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
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Independent Plastic & Reconstructive Surg Groups in North Carolina
Most PGY-Final-Year physicians sign their first plastic & reconstructive surg contract in North Carolina without knowing what else is out there. This directory shows the 93 groups they were never told about.
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If a recruiter tells you the hospital is the only viable plastic & reconstructive surg 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.
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Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:
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All 68 physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg practices in North Carolina, by city
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68 practices listed
William A. Young , MD
Arden, NC
NPPES Verified
Plastic Surgeon
William A. Young, MD provides plastic & reconstructive surg services from a privately held practice in Arden, North Carolina. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Colette A. Stern, MD- Asheville Plastic Surgeon operates a physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice in Asheville, North Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Marilee McGinness - New Horizons Women's Cancer Care
Asheville, NC
NPPES Verified
Plastic Surgeon
A privately owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice, Marilee McGinness - New Horizons Women's Cancer Care is located in Asheville, North Carolina. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Cary Plastic Surgery delivers plastic & reconstructive surg medical services in Cary, North Carolina under private ownership. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Offering plastic & reconstructive surg services in Cary, North Carolina, Dr. Corianne Rogers operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Based in Cary, North Carolina, E. Gene Deune, MD, MBA runs an independently owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Third Floor, UNC Health Care, 6715 McCrimmon Pkwy Suite 300, Cary, NC 27519
A solo plastic & reconstructive surg practitioner in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, C. Scott Hultman provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
151 Old University Station Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Dr. J. Charles Finn, MD runs an independently owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1390 Environ Way Building 1000, 3rd floor, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
A native of West Texas, Dr. Justin C. Sowder, MD graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.S. in Biology followed by medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he graduated as valedictorian and was selected as a member to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He joins Finn Plastic Surgery after spending over three years as an Assistant Professor of Facial Plastic Surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Throughout hi
1390 Environ Way Building 1000, 3rd floor, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Nishant Bhatt, MD runs an independently owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Women's Hospital, 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Stephen Tyler Elkins-Williams provides outpatient plastic & reconstructive surg care from its office in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and surgical procedures. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
1390 Environ Way Building 1000, 3rd floor, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Affordable Plastic Surgery Charlotte provides outpatient plastic & reconstructive surg care from its office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Andrea Garcia, MD provides plastic & reconstructive surg services from a privately held practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and ear, nose, and throat care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Discover Carolinas Skin Center, committed to providing exceptional dermatological care for individuals of all ages, regardless of race or skin color. Led by Dr. David Nowicky, a highly experienced independent skin specialist with 25 years in the field, the center treats a wide range of skin conditions, from acne and eczema to skin cancer and warts. Our newly renovated office in Carmel South Professional Center offers a modern and welcoming environment. Our diverse staff, representing six countri
Carmel South Professional Center, 7221 Pineville-Matthews Rd #600, Charlotte, NC 28226
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Charlotte Plastic Surgery delivers plastic & reconstructive surg medical services in Charlotte, North Carolina under private ownership. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Charlotte Plastic Surgery : Theodore T. Nyame, M.D.
Charlotte, NC
NPPES Verified
Plastic Surgeon
Charlotte Plastic Surgery : Theodore T. Nyame, M.D. operates a plastic & reconstructive surg medical office in Charlotte, North Carolina, outside of hospital employment. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Charlotte Plastic Surgery: Michael E. Beasley, M.D.
Charlotte, NC
NPPES Verified
Plastic Surgeon
A native North Carolinian, Dr. Beasley takes a great deal of Tarheel pride in graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing his medical studies there, and spending his general surgery residency at North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. He next pursued his plastic surgery training at Emory University and completed his postgraduate fellowship in Atlanta with well-known surgeon Dr. Carl Hartrampf, Jr. Dr. Beasley explains, “I do my best to provide quality, comp
Charlotte Plastic Surgery: Paul A Watterson, M.D. delivers plastic & reconstructive surg medical services in Charlotte, North Carolina under private ownership. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Jonathan Kulbersh, MD, founded Carolina Facial Plastics to combine the charm of Southern hospitality with the elegance of a top-notch Beverly Hills facial plastic surgery center. As the son of a South Carolina obstetrician and the protege of multiple world-well-known facial plastic surgeons, such as Dr. Paul Nassif of TV’s “Botched”, Dr. Kulbersh learned to establish long-lasting relationships with his patients by exceeding their expectations. It is this reputation that led to Dr. Kulbersh being
Gregory A. Mantooth sees patients at a private plastic & reconstructive surg office in Charlotte, North Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
5815 Blakeney Park Dr STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28277
Gregory Mantooth maintains a private plastic & reconstructive surg practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
309 S Sharon Amity Rd STE 200, Charlotte, NC 28207
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Kara Kane Criswell provides plastic & reconstructive surg services through a private practice model. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
14835 Ballantyne Village Way Suite 210, Charlotte, NC 28277
Practicing plastic & reconstructive surg in Charlotte, North Carolina, Miguel Yanez offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
5815 Blakeney Park Dr STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28277
Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Queen City Plastic Surgery offers plastic & reconstructive surg care as an independent practice. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Offering plastic & reconstructive surg services in Clyde, North Carolina, Brittany Ellenburg operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Western Carolina Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists
Clyde, NC
NPPES Verified
Plastic Surgeon
Patients in Clyde, North Carolina can receive plastic & reconstructive surg care at Western Carolina Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists, a private medical practice. Additional capabilities include outpatient medical care and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Keelee MacPhee sees patients at a private plastic & reconstructive surg office in Durham, North Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Located in Elkin, North Carolina, Kingman Gilson MD delivers plastic & reconstructive surg care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
Offering plastic & reconstructive surg services in Fayetteville, North Carolina, David Klumpar, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides skin health and dermatologic care and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Offering plastic & reconstructive surg services in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Leif Nordberg, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Benson E. L. Timmons, IV, MD provides plastic & reconstructive surg services from a privately held practice in Gastonia, North Carolina. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Eric T. Emerson, MD brings plastic & reconstructive surg expertise to patients in Gastonia, North Carolina through a physician-owned practice. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Located in Gastonia, North Carolina, Parag Butala, MD delivers plastic & reconstructive surg care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
A solo plastic & reconstructive surg practitioner in Gastonia, North Carolina, Walter Harry Caulfield III provides care under an independent practice model. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Dr. Best is one of the most well-respected plastic surgeons. In 1982, he established a successful private practice in Greensboro. Committed to his profession as a plastic surgeon, Dr. Best's mission is to provide his patients with unique, personalized care, helping them make their best impression!
Based in Hickory, North Carolina, Dr. Gregory M. Swank runs an independently owned plastic & reconstructive surg practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
A solo plastic & reconstructive surg practitioner in High Point, North Carolina, Virgil Willard provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Bill Kortesis, MD Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Huntersville, NC
NPPES Verified
Plastic Surgeon
Bill Kortesis, MD Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery brings plastic & reconstructive surg expertise to patients in Huntersville, North Carolina through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Practicing plastic & reconstructive surg in Huntersville, North Carolina, Brett Baker offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Euphemia Mu sees patients at a private plastic & reconstructive surg office in Huntersville, North Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and skin health and dermatologic care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Joseph P. Hunstad, M.D. brings plastic & reconstructive surg expertise to patients in Huntersville, North Carolina through a physician-owned practice. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Shawna Kleban maintains a private plastic & reconstructive surg practice in Huntersville, North Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Located in Pinehurst, North Carolina, David Klumpar, MD delivers plastic & reconstructive surg care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to skin health and dermatologic care and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
Cedric Hunter, MD brings plastic & reconstructive surg expertise to patients in Raleigh, North Carolina through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
LevityLifts, led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Heather Levites in Raleigh, NC, specializes in advanced face, breast, and body procedures. With a focus on natural results and personalized care, Dr. Levites helps patients look and feel their best through treatments such as facelifts, breast augmentation, and body contouring. Our modern practice is focused on safety, artistry, and exceptional patient experiences.
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Oschwald Don L MD delivers plastic & reconstructive surg care through an independently managed medical practice. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Raleigh Eye and Face Plastic Surgery (Pradeep Mettu, MD)
Raleigh, NC
NPPES Verified
Plastic Surgeon
Raleigh Eye and Face Plastic Surgery (Pradeep Mettu sees patients at a private plastic & reconstructive surg office in Raleigh, North Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Stein Plastic Surgery operates a plastic & reconstructive surg medical office in Raleigh, North Carolina, outside of hospital employment. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Located in Shelby, North Carolina, Benjamin Eskenazi, MD delivers plastic & reconstructive surg care through an independently managed medical practice. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Practicing plastic & reconstructive surg in Shelby, North Carolina, Benson E. L. Timmons offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Offering plastic & reconstructive surg services in Shelby, North Carolina, Eric T. Emerson, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Summit Plastic Surgery & Dermatology provides outpatient plastic & reconstructive surg care from its office in Supply, North Carolina. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and skin health and dermatologic care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Dr. Tyler received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He completed his residency program in general surgery at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons and certified by the American Board of Surgeons, Dr. Tyler has more than 20 years of surgical experience. He was also the Founder and Coordinator of the Breast Diagnostic Clinic at Oconee Medical Center in South Carolina.
Casey Sheck sees patients at a private plastic & reconstructive surg office in Wilmington, North Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
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A solo plastic & reconstructive surg practitioner in Wilmington, North Carolina, Charles R. Kays provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Practicing plastic & reconstructive surg in Wilmington, North Carolina, Church Jeffrey S MD offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
Dr. Kenneth S. White maintains a private plastic & reconstructive surg practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Practicing plastic & reconstructive surg in Wilmington, North Carolina, James Appel offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides skin health and dermatologic care and reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
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Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, Kenneth S. White, MD, FACS delivers plastic & reconstructive surg care through an independently managed medical practice. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Thomas G Pottle MD maintains a private plastic & reconstructive surg practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and surgical procedures. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
Offering plastic & reconstructive surg services in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Dr. George A. Lawson, MD, FACS operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
Dr. Leslie G. Branch MD maintains a private plastic & reconstructive surg practice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and hand and upper extremity surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Hampton A. Howell, MD provides plastic & reconstructive surg services from a privately held practice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and chronic and acute pain treatment. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Retired - Dr. John A. Fagg, MD, FACS brings plastic & reconstructive surg expertise to patients in Winston-Salem, North Carolina through a physician-owned practice. Beyond plastic & reconstructive surg, the office offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
Sono Bello Winston-Salem operates a plastic & reconstructive surg medical office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, outside of hospital employment. Additional capabilities include reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
About this directory and the North Carolina plastic & reconstructive surg market
Training ends. The map does not continue.
Then you hit your last year of training and the structure ends. Someone wires you a stipend to come look at a hospital. Someone else sends an MSA with a non-compete you do not have time to read.
Nobody is telling you what other plastic & reconstructive surg practices exist in North Carolina, what the contract really says, or which lawyer to call. The senior people in your program signed without reading because they had no guide either. This directory is the first page of the map.
What other resources point to in North Carolina
Here's what this page is: 93 plastic & reconstructive surg practices in North Carolina that are physician-owned. Not hospital jobs. Not corporate medical groups. Not locum postings. Every listing was pulled from the federal NPPES database and verified for active NPI status. I've supplemented each one with contact info, websites, and Google Maps links from DataForSEO. The practices span 20 cities across the state.
Here's why I built this. When I was looking at private practice opportunities, I couldn't find a single resource that separated physician-owned practices from everything else. Job boards don't do it. Recruiter databases don't do it. So I built it from the NPPES registry. Whether you're finishing training, thinking about a lateral move, or exploring partnership-track positions in North Carolina, this gives you a filtered starting point that actually tells you who owns what.
The North Carolina plastic & reconstructive surg market in detail
North Carolina's physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg directory lists 68 practice locations across 19 cities. The largest groups include David Klumpar, MD (2 locations), Benson E. L. Timmons, IV, MD (2 locations), and Eric T. Emerson, MD (2 locations).
None of the plastic & reconstructive surg practices listed in North Carolina carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices span 19 cities including Arden, Asheville, Cary, and Chapel Hill.
The PGY-Final-Year Path
Three steps from "recruited" to "recruiter."
See what is out there. Read the contract. Get a physician-specific attorney to sign off. In that order.
1
See what is around you
You are already here. 68 physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg groups in North Carolina, vetted against NPPES.
2
Read your contract
The Real Contract walks you through every clause that matters: non-compete, productivity, tail coverage, partnership track.
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Hire the right lawyer
A vetted directory of physician-contract attorneys in North Carolina. The person on your side should be one who actually does this work.
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Frequently asked questions about plastic & reconstructive surg in North Carolina
How many Plastic & Reconstructive Surg private practices are in North Carolina?
There are 68 physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg private practices in North Carolina, 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.
In-Office Surgical Suite Ownership in North Carolina Plastic Surgery
North Carolina has 9 physician-owned plastic & reconstructive surg practices across 6 cities. The larger groups include Charlotte Plastic Surgery (Charlotte), H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery (Charlotte), and Specialists in Plastic Surgery (Raleigh).
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.
Do plastic surgeons in North Carolina need a licensed ASC to perform cosmetic procedures in an in-office suite?
It depends on the procedures and state regulations. In North Carolina, in-office surgical suites performing procedures under general anesthesia or deep sedation typically require state licensure as an office-based surgical facility. Procedures under local anesthesia only (with or without oral sedation) may have lighter oversight requirements. CMS certification is required only if the facility bills Medicare, cash-pay cosmetic practices may not need Medicare certification. Confirm North Carolina-specific office-based surgery facility requirements with a healthcare attorney before opening a surgical suite.
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
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Rare
Call schedule flexibility
Higher
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Productivity bonus upside
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Key Terms in Physician Contracts
Restrictive Covenant
Any contractual clause that limits a physician's professional activities after leaving an employer. Non-compete clauses are the most common restrictive covenant, but the category also includes non-solicitation clauses (prohibiting contact with former patients or staff) and non-disparagement clauses.
Fair Market Value
The price at which a willing buyer and willing seller would agree to transact, with both parties having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. Physician compensation must meet fair market value to comply with federal anti-kickback and Stark Law requirements. Independent valuations are used for buy-in pricing, compensation benchmarking, and practice sales.
Collections-Based Compensation
A pay model in which a physician's income is tied directly to the revenue collected from their patient encounters. The physician typically receives a percentage of collections (40 to 55 percent is common) after overhead. This model rewards high-volume, high-acuity work but creates income variability.
Malpractice Insurance
Professional liability coverage that protects physicians against claims of medical negligence. Two main types exist: claims-made (covers claims only if both the incident and filing occur during the active policy) and occurrence-based (covers any incident during the policy period, regardless of when the claim is filed). Premium costs vary dramatically by specialty and state.
Ancillary Revenue
Income generated by a medical practice from services beyond physician office visits. Common sources include in-office imaging, laboratory testing, physical therapy, infusion services, and dispensing. Ancillary revenue can account for 20 to 40 percent of total practice revenue in procedure-heavy specialties.
In-Office Surgical Suite
A procedure room or fully equipped operating room within a physician's office building used to perform surgeries under local or general anesthesia. Subject to state office-based surgery regulations and accreditation requirements (AAAHC, AAASF, or JCAHO). May not require CMS certification if exclusively serving cash-pay patients.
Cosmetic vs. Reconstructive Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is performed to improve appearance in a patient without a medical condition and is not covered by insurance, patients pay directly. Reconstructive surgery corrects defects caused by trauma, disease, or birth defect and is covered by insurance. The mix of cosmetic vs. reconstructive work in a practice determines its cash-pay revenue fraction.
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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Built by a physician who just walked this path. Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA.
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