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Largest pulmonary disease physician group practices

Pulmonary diseases affect the lungs and other areas of the respiratory system, with some of the most well-known being chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, lung cancer, and pneumonia.

Pulmonary disease physician group practices offer significant advantages for both patients and healthcare providers. By uniting multiple specialists under one organization, these groups enhance the quality and accessibility of care for individuals with respiratory conditions.

Patients benefit from a team-based approach, where specialists collaborate to provide comprehensive, coordinated care, resulting in improved outcomes and a more seamless experience. For businesses selling into the healthcare market, physician group practices offer increased market stability in a fiercely competitive environment. This collaborative model also attracts resources and investments, as it provides businesses with an efficient pathway to engage with multiple providers simultaneously.

Detailed below is a list of the largest pulmonary disease physician group practices. This information was compiled using PhysicianGroupView and the Atlas Dataset.

How many pulmonary disease physician group practices are there in the U.S.?

Definitive Healthcare’s database has identified 917 active pulmonary disease physician group practices in the U.S., and since it’s common for physician groups, especially large ones, to have multiple facilities, the number of places where pulmonary disease services are provided is expected to be higher.

Why target pulmonary disease physician groups?

Organizations should target pulmonary disease physician groups because these groups provide access to a network of specialists who treat a growing population of patients with complex respiratory needs. As chronic pulmonary conditions like COPD and asthma continue to rise, especially among aging populations, there is an increasing demand for specialized care and treatments, devices, and therapies tailored to pulmonary health.

By partnering with physician groups, organizations can streamline their outreach efforts, connecting with multiple practitioners and clinics at once instead of engaging in individual sales or marketing efforts with solo practices.

These groups also frequently participate in clinical trials and research, which can provide organizations with insightful data on the real-world effectiveness of their products. Altogether, organizations can maximize their impact in the healthcare market, gain valuable insights, and support advancements in pulmonary care that benefit both providers and patients.

Largest pulmonary disease physician group practices by number of physicians

Rank Pulmonary disease physician group State Definitive ID # of physicians Explore dataset 
National Jewish Health Physicians CO 1041224 160 Explore
Millennium Physicians TX 1022492 76 Explore
Texas IPS TX 759004 44 Explore
Advantage Therapy Centers NJ 1030289 43 Explore
Pulmonary Physicians of South Florida FL 618991 38 Explore
Pulmonary Associates of Richmond VA 731099 32 Explore
North Suburban Family Medicine IL 730153 28 Explore
Mid-South Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists PC (FKA Mid-South Pulmonary Specialists) TN 675496 26 Explore
Chest Medicine Associates PA ME 595744 25 Explore
10 Midwest Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Consultants IL 1033074 25 Explore
11 Cookeville Regional Medical Group TN 585190 23 Explore
12 Memphis Lung TN 1069442 23 Explore
13 Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates PC MI 595673 22 Explore
14 Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants PA TX 600699 22 Explore
15 Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties NE 639873 21 Explore
16 Mobile Hospitalist Group (AKA Pulmonary Associates of Mobile PC) AL 654545 21 Explore
17 Inland Pulmonary Medical Group CA 622258 21 Explore
18 Pulmonary Consultants of New York NY 709355 19 Explore
19 Asheville Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates PA NC 614225 19 Explore
20 Pulmonology Associates Inc PA 686547 18 Explore

Fig. 1 Data is from the Definitive Healthcare PhysicianGroupView product. The number of practices represents only those listed as “active” in our database as of September 2024. Data accessed September 2024.

What is the largest pulmonary disease physician group in the U.S.?

The largest pulmonary disease physician group in the U.S., based on the number of physicians, is National Jewish Health Physicians. They have 160 physicians within their network centered at the National Jewish Health Hospital, which was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a leading respiratory hospital thanks to their exceptional service in the field of pulmonology and lung surgery.

Millennium Physicians is the second-largest physician group, with 76 physicians.

Finally, the third-largest pulmonary disease physician group is Texas IPS, and they have 44 physicians who cover numerous areas of lung health, including cardiac surgery critical care, obstructive lung disease, and sleep disorders.

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