Share of independent gastroenterologists dips 18% in 3 years

The proportion of Medicare-billing independent gastroenterologists declined from 31% to 13% between 2019 and 2022, according to a recent study by Avalere that was funded by the American Independent Medical Practice Association. 

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The study looked at physicians specializing in cardiology, gastroenterology, urology, oncology and orthopedics from 2018 to 2022. 

Here is the share of Medicare-billing gastroenterologists by affiliation model:

 

Unaffiliated physician practice

Private equity-affiliated practice

Corporate

Hospital

2019

31%

5%

36%

28%

2020

26%

7%

37%

29%

2021

24%

11%

33%

31%

2022

13%

14%

42%

32%

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