How many Cardiovascular Disease private practices are in Texas?

There are 1,743 physician-owned cardiovascular disease private practices in Texas, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.

What does partnership buy-in mean for a cardiologist joining a private practice in Texas?

Buy-in refers to the purchase of an ownership stake in the practice entity after completing an associate track (typically 3-5 years). The buy-in price is usually calculated as a multiple of earnings or a formal valuation. In cardiology, buy-in amounts vary widely based on practice size and ancillary ownership. Confirm whether partnership grants true equity (voting, distributions) or only economic participation. Have a healthcare attorney review the buy-in agreement before committing.

What entity type do Cardiovascular Disease private practices in Texas use?

Most Cardiovascular Disease private practices in Texas 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 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 Cardiovascular Disease private practice in Texas?

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

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Q: What is a physician-owned Cardiovascular Disease practice?

A physician-owned Cardiovascular Disease 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.

Alexander Armour, DO

Abilene, TX

NPPES Verified

Cardiologist

A solo cardiovascular disease practitioner in Abilene, Texas, Alexander Armour provides care under an independent practice model. The practice also provides heart and cardiovascular care. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.

1201 N 18th St, Abilene, TX 79601

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David E Carlson, MD

Abilene, TX

NPPES Verified

Cardiovascular And Thoracic SurgeonCardiologist

David E Carlson, MD brings cardiovascular disease expertise to patients in Abilene, Texas through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include heart and cardiovascular care. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

1150 N 18th St #401, Abilene, TX 79601

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David McCain, MD

Abilene, TX

NPPES Verified

Cardiologist

A solo cardiovascular disease practitioner in Abilene, Texas, David McCain provides care under an independent practice model. The practice also provides heart and cardiovascular care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

1665 Antilley Rd Suite 290, Abilene, TX 79606

	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

Physician-Owned Cardiovascular Disease Practices in Texas

All 1,743 physician-owned cardiovascular disease practices in Texas, by city

Alexander Armour, DO

David E Carlson, MD

David McCain, MD

Dhruv Rajpurohit, DO

Harvinder Arora, MD

Sheetal Patel, DO

Amir I. Choudhry, MD

HeartMD Dr.Saleem Akbar

HeartPlace Allen

Prime Heart and Vascular

Rishin Shah, MD

Amarillo Heart Institute

Jon Luigi Haddad, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Marc Moreau, MD

Prakash K Desai, MD

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia - Amarillo

Angleton Cardiology Clinic

Angleton Cardiology Clinic Dr. Salim F. Dabaghi, MD

Houston Heart - Angleton

UTMB Health Cardiac Device Clinic, Angleton Campus

UTMB Health Cardiac Rehabilitation, Angleton Campus

UTMB Health Cardio/Vascular Rehabilitation Services, Angleton

UTMB Health Cardiology, Angleton Campus

UTMB Health Thoracic Surgery - Angleton

Aamir A. Amin, MD

Aiswarya Sundaram, MD

Andrew Segal MD PA

Anees Saleemi, MD

Atif Sohail MD FACC

Bilal Ayub, MD

Danny D. Le, DO, FACC

Dr. Manikumar Bheemarasetti

Dr. Mark P. Teng

Dr. Michael A. Graceffo

Dr. Shishir Sharma

Dr. Stuart R. Lander

Heart & Sleep Clinics of America

HeartPlace Arlington North

HeartPlace Arlington South

Pediatric Heart Specialists Arlington

Raza Askari, MD

Samantapudi K Daya, MD

Southwest Cardiothoracic Surgeons - Arlington

Taimoor Hashim, MD

Tapan Jani, DO

Texas Cardiovascular Specialists - Arlington

Wajahat Humayun, MD

Dr. Kevin Oguayo

Dr. Tejas Mehta

Aaron Grober, MD

Advanced Heart Care Center

Anne Mani, MD

Arthur Smith, MD

Austin Heart - Central Park Building

Austin Heart - Lakeway

Austin Heart - Northwest

Austin Heart - Oak Hill

Austin Heart - South

Austin Vascular Surgeons | Vein Specialists | Circulation Experts | Varicose Vein Removal Doctors

Benjamin Winders, MD

Caitlin M. Giesler, MD

Cardiovascular Specialists Of Texas - Park Bend Drive

David Kessler, MD

David Revere, MD

David Terreson, MD

David Tschopp, MD

Deborah Ekery, MD

Erol Ozdil, MD

Francis Zidar, MD

Francisco Otero, MD

Gerald Gallinghouse, MD

Gerald Levy, MD

Heart Endovascular and Rhythm of Texas (HEART) - Dr. Nima Amjadi

Huseng Vefali, MD, MHSA

Itamar Birnbaum, MD

Janice Huang, MD

Jason Zagrodzky, MD

Javier Brenes, MD