Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
Size Standard: $16 million
NAICS code 621111 covers establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (except psychiatry or psychoanalysis) or surgery.
Government healthcare programs create substantial opportunities for physician services. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States, employing physicians and contracting for physician services to supplement capacity. Community care programs allow veterans to receive care from private physicians.
Department of Defense provides healthcare through TRICARE, requiring network physicians across the country. Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) supplement organic capability with contracted physician services. Indian Health Service (IHS) contracts with physicians to serve tribal communities.
Federal Occupational Health (FOH) provides physician services to federal employees. Immigration medical examinations require designated civil surgeons. Federal Bureau of Prisons contracts for physician services. Social Security disability determinations require physician evaluators.
Physician services contracting can range from locum tenens (temporary) staffing to long-term contracts. Telemedicine has expanded, particularly since COVID-19, creating opportunities for remote physician services. Credentialing requirements include state licensure, board certification, and often DEA registration.
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Defense Health Agency (DHA)
- Indian Health Service (IHS)
- Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- VA Community Care Physician Services
- Military Treatment Facility Staffing
- Indian Health Service Contract Physicians
- Federal Occupational Health Services
- Prison Healthcare Services
These certifications can help you compete for set-aside contracts under NAICS 621111:
What physician services does the government contract?
Government contracts for primary care, specialty care, surgical services, telemedicine, occupational health, disability evaluations, and emergency coverage. VA and DoD are the largest purchasers.
What is the size standard for NAICS 621111?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 621111 is $16 million in average annual receipts, making it accessible for physician group practices to qualify as small businesses.
What credentialing requirements apply?
Physicians must hold valid state medical license, DEA registration (if prescribing), board certification (often required), malpractice insurance, and pass background checks. VA and DoD have specific credentialing processes.
How does VA Community Care work?
VA Community Care allows eligible veterans to receive care from private physicians when VA cannot provide timely or geographically accessible care. Contracts with community physician practices supplement VA capacity.
What telemedicine opportunities exist?
Telemedicine expanded significantly, especially post-COVID. VA, DoD, and IHS all utilize telemedicine. Contracts may include remote physician consultations, specialty teleconsults, and telepsychiatry.
Businesses below this threshold in average annual receipts qualify as small businesses for set-aside contracts.
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