How many Pediatrics private practices are in Texas?

There are 3,162 physician-owned pediatrics private practices in Texas, 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 Texas 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 Texas use?

Most Pediatrics 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 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 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.

Private Practice Directory Texas Pediatrics

Abilene Pediatric Specialist - Garcia Elvira MD

Abilene, TX

NPPES Verified

Pediatrician

Based in Abilene, Texas, Abilene Pediatric Specialist - Garcia Elvira MD runs an independently owned pediatrics practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to children's healthcare. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

6250 Regional Plaza Bldg 2 STE 1030, 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

Independent Pediatrics Groups in Texas

All 3,162 physician-owned pediatrics practices in Texas, by city

Abilene Pediatric Specialist - Garcia Elvira MD

Dr. Jami A. Adams

Professional Association for Pediatrics

STEADMAN PEDIATRICS

Behavioral Innovations HQ

Dr. Laura H. Scalfano, MD

Pediatric Plus Clinic PLLC

RGV Urgent Care

Samuels Pediatrics

Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism

Child and Adolescent Center. Nurul Islam, MD

Dr. Kimberly L. Smith-Miller, MD

Dr. Li Li

Dr. Mariam Nasir

Dr. Todd Johnson

Eastside Children’s Clinic

Lone Star Kids Care-Allen

Naomi Suntal Miller, MD

Sonal Jain M.D

Southern Charm Pediatrics

The Helm ABA - Therapy For Autism

Thomas Sutha MD, FAAP

Yuri East Cook, MD

UTMB Health Primary & Specialty Care, Alvin

Alison Lunsford, MD

Anders Leverton, M.D.

Angela Huang, MD

Dr. Dianne S. Lackan-Mckenzie, MD

Dr. Lance Martin, MD

Enas Shanshen, MD

Janet Meller, MD

Jenda Arawiran, MD

Jennifer Milner, MD

Johnnie Faircloth, MD

Kerrie Pinkney, MD

Lisa Veggeberg, MD

Maria Contreras, MD

Mubariz Naqvi, MD

Nandkishore Raghuram, MD

Rachel Anderson, MD

Raphael Mattamal, MD, FAAP

Rex Fletcher MD, Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

Rolf Habersang, MD

Samer Kaylani, MD

Shannon Herrick, MD

Smita Bhaskaran, MD

Spencer Pruitt, M.D.

Srilatha Alapati, MD

Stacy Steans, MD

Sumesh Parat, MD

Walter Bridges, MD

Wright Family Medical Pediatrics

Young Pediatrics: John M Young, MD

UTMB Health Pediatric Primary Care, Angleton Campus

Elizabeth C. Lessner MD, MPH

TPG Pediatric Urgent Care & Clinic - Anna

TPG Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - Anna

South Padre Island Pediatric Center

Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism

Argyle Pediatrics: Carrie Jones, MD, FAAP

Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism

Arlington Pediatrics- Dr. Keithlee Dolinta

Arlington Prime Pediatrics

Carlson Kenneth P MD

Cherryll Libed, MD, DPPS, FAAP

Dr. Alma Medina

Dr. Angela Cabarcas

Dr. Desiree A. Harris

Dr. Donna Poliquit

Dr. Eric Pando

Dr. Heeten Masters

Dr. Lyle D. Workman, MD

Dr. May Moayad

Dr. Osaretin Aimuyo

Dr. Quynh-Phuong Ngo

Dr. Ruth A. Bernardez-Tan, MD

Dr. Wilfred Raine

Gibson-Hull Stacey MD - SGH Pediatrics