How many Gastroenterology private practices are in Virginia?

There are 333 physician-owned gastroenterology private practices in Virginia, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.

Do private gastroenterology practices in Virginia 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia use?

Most Gastroenterology private practices in Virginia 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 Virginia?

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

Private Practice Directory Virginia Gastroenterology

Alireza Meighani, MD

Alexandria, VA

NPPES Verified

Gastroenterologist

Alireza Meighani, MD, knew from a young age he wanted to help people after being inspired by the doctors who treated his childhood asthma. Now a gastroenterologist, he treats a wide range of gastrointestinal issues, with a passion for autoimmune diseases and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dr Meighani enjoys performing procedures that transform lives, such as dilating narrowed esophagi to restore normal swallowing or removing pre-cancerous polyps during colonoscopies. A graduate of Gulf Medica

3610 King St ste c, Alexandria, VA 22302

	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 Practice Directory: Virginia

All 333 physician-owned gastroenterology practices in Virginia, by city

Alireza Meighani, MD

Anisha Thadani, MD

Arunan Vamadevan, MD

Dr. Alan Ansher MD

Dr. Craig Ellison MD

Dr. Deborah A. Brauer, MD

Dr. Jennifer K. Wu

Dr. Robert Hally MD

Dr. Sean Hurley MD

Dr. Timothy R. Dougherty Jr, MD

Frank Procaccino, MD

GI Endoscopy Center of Northern Virginia

Muhammad Khokhar, MD

Nussbaum Robert A MD

Ronald J. Barkin, MD

Sindu Stephen M.D., F.A.C.P.

Suresh Malhotra, MD, FACP, AGAF

Dr. Truc T. Trinh, MD

Gupta Pradeep K MD

Vemana Srikrishna MD

Ali T. Khan, MD

Ami Patel, DO

Celestine Maiki, MD

Dr. Gil Ascunce, MD

Gastroenterology Center of Northern Virginia, Ltd.

Gupta Pradeep K MD

Irma N. Hashmi, DO

Saad Haque, MD

Thadeus Dapash, DO

Northern Virginia Gastroenterology - Centreville VA

Ahmed Hegab, MD

Ali Khan, MD

Asma P. Khapra, MD

Byungki Kim, MD

Javelle A. Wynter, MD

Jeremias Tan, MD

Kenneth R. Mirkin, MD, MA, AGAF

Michael A. Garone, MD, FACG

Mohamed A. Sultan, MD

Nader H. Balba, MD

Nitin K. Sardana, MD

Northern Virginia Gastroenterology - Chantilly VA

Tonya L. Adams, MD

Vishant Ramadorai, MD

Arun R. Mannem, MD

Daniel J. Pambianco, MD

David H. Balaban, MD

Diego A. Gomez, MD

Elliot Z. Smith, MD

Emily Christman, MD

Alan J. Gamsey, MD

Brian Sullivan, MD

Bruce Waldholtz, MD

Capital Digestive Care

Capital Digestive Care - Chesapeake, VA Endoscopy Center

Felix P. Tiongco, MD

Jeremy Domanski, MD

Rene Rivera, MD

Shoba P. Mendu, MD

Walid J. Makdisi, MD

Walid Makdisi, MD

Tri-Cities Gastroenterology, PC

Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc.: Ashlake

Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology - Akers Farm NRV

Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology - New River Valley

Farhad Sahebjam, MD

Mark A. Ringold, MD

Alfred Lee, MD

Sanjeev K. Jairath, MD

Ali Kazemi, MD

Anisha Thadani, MD

Atul V. Marathe, MD, FACP

Benjamin E. Young, II, MD, FACG

Ghazaleh Aram, MD, FAGA

Jack C. Huang, MD

Kenneth Josovitz, MD, MPH, FACG, FAGA

Shazia I. Rashid, MD

Advanced Medical GI