How many Gastroenterology private practices are in Ohio?

This directory lists 427 physician-owned Gastroenterology private practices in Ohio, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All listed practices are independently operated. hospital-employed and academic positions are not included.

Do private gastroenterology practices in Ohio typically own their endoscopy centers?

Many do, but not all. Physician-owned endoscopy centers represent the primary financial advantage of GI private practice over hospital employment. In Ohio, groups with ASC or endoscopy center ownership generate significantly higher per-physician revenue from facility fees (roughly $800-$3,000 per colonoscopy under commercial payers). Always ask about ownership structure and buy-in terms during any practice interview, this single variable often predicts a $100,000-$250,000 income difference annually.

What entity type do Gastroenterology private practices in Ohio use?

Most Gastroenterology private practices in Ohio 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 Gastroenterology practice?

A physician-owned Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology private practice in Ohio?

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

Private Practice Directory Ohio Gastroenterology

Alexander N Pontikos, MD

Akron, OH

NPPES Verified

NPI 1861452237Gastroenterologist

Located in Akron, Ohio, Alexander N Pontikos, MD delivers gastroenterology care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to digestive health and GI care. NPPES-registered provider (NPI: 1861452237) with verified federal credentials. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

570 White Pond Dr # 200, Akron, OH 44320

	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

Gastroenterology Private Practices in Ohio

Physician-Owned Gastroenterology Practices in Ohio

Alexander N Pontikos, MD

Dr. Ganesh Veerappan

Howard H Zhang, MD

Jeffrey Gellis, DO

Matthew Wyneski, MD

Scott A Fulton, MD

Shaheen William F MD

Jonathan Hlivko, M.D.

Matthew Wyneski, MD

Angeli Chopra, MD

Cincinnati GI - Clermont

Daniel R. Debo, DO

David N. Fitch, MD

Emmanuel A. Ofori, MD

Aaron Knoll, MD

Benjamin Wheeler, MD

David P. Romeo, MD

Dayton Gastroenterology - Sylvania

Ilyas Ikramuddin, DO

Jonathan C. Saxe, MD

K. Mohan Bhoopal, MD

Lisa M. Stone, MD

Michael W. Gorsky, MD

Naharaja Oruganti, MD

Niaz Usman, MD

Steven C. Dellon, MD

Urmee Siraj, MD

William C. M. Wilson, MD

Daniel R. Debo, DO

Boardman Gastroenterology Group, Inc

Richard Marina, MD - Southwoods Health - Gastroenterology

Sayed Yossef, MD - Southwoods Health - Gastroenterology

Southwoods Center for Digestive Health & General Surgery

Thomas Geisler, DO - Southwoods Health - Gastroenterology

Digestive Disease Consultants

North Shore Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Center

Bipin K Sharma, MD

Digestive Disease Consultants - Brunswick

Dr. Sameh S. Kamel, MD

Gastroenterology & Hepatology Specialists, Inc

Gastroenterology Specialists, Inc.

NEO Gastro - Gastroenterology Specialists

Nabil Fahmy, MD

Zuoliang Xiao M.D.

Charles Oberer III, MD

Adena Gastroenterology - Adena Health Pavilion

Aslam R. Syed, MD

Gastroenterology

Thomas Runge, MD, MPH - Adena Gastroenterology

Waheed Gul, MD

Aditi M. Stanton, MD

Allan Peck, MD

Amit R. Gajera, MD

Andrew B. Chun, MD

Andrew Sun, MD

Angeli Chopra, MD

Attar Ahmad MD

Binoy Ouseph, MD

Carmen Meier, MD

Chirag Thakor Patel, DO

Christopher D. South, MD

Cincinnati GI - Anderson

Cincinnati GI - Anderson Endoscopy Center

Cincinnati GI - Blue Ash

Cincinnati GI - Norwood

Cincinnati GI - Westside

Consultants For Clinical Research

Daniel R. Debo, DO

David D. Hess, MD

David G. Mangels, MD

David J. Wenzke, MD

David N. Fitch, MD

David Wenzke, MD

Dr. David D. Hess

Dr. Ganesh Kakarlapudi

Dr. Gregory M. Lam, DO

Dr. Harold V. Loewenstine

Dr. Manish M. Chokshi, MD