Massachusetts Medical Society: Resources for Starting a Practice in Massachusetts

Resources for Starting a Practice in Massachusetts

Medical Licenses

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
781-876-8200

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Boston Field Division 
617-557-2200

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Drug Control Program
Controlled Substances Registration
617-983-6700

Business Licenses

Massachusetts Office of Business Development
617-973-8600

Small Business Administration

SBA Loans: Overview

Massachusetts SBA District Office
617-565-5590

Federal Identification Numbers

Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Internal Revenue Service

Health Plans

Medicare

MassHealth 

Credentialing

Massachusetts Uniform Credentialing

Insurance

Physicians Insurance Agency of Massachusetts (PIAM)

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Need Help? Contact Us

As a benefit of MMS membership, the Physician Practice Resource Center is available to address practice or employment questions and concerns. Examples of issues: licensure, credentialing, telehealth, practice management, opening a practice, closing a practice, medical records, payment issues.

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Tel: 800-322-2303 ext. 7702

Email: pprc@mms.org

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Physician Health Services

PHS provides confidential consultation and support to physicians, residents, and medical students facing concerns related to: alcoholism, substance abuse, behavioral or mental health issues and physical illness. 

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