Practice Catalyst handles everything it takes to open an independent primary care or urgent care practice: formation, credentialing, billing, operations and launch. Led by a physician who built his own practice from zero.
Free 15–30 minute call · No sales pitch · Written proposal within 24 hours
Residency taught you to manage patients, not payers, leases and payroll. Whether you're finishing training or leaving an employed job, we close that gap.
You want autonomy and equity, not a salary and a productivity quota. But credentialing, entities and contracts feel like a foreign language, and the clock is ticking toward graduation.
Best time to start: 6–12 months before you finish training.
Burnout, lost autonomy, a contract that keeps getting worse. You're ready to go out on your own but leaving a steady paycheck feels risky, and you don't know who to ask.
We sequence your launch to minimize time without income.
Not a credentialing company. Not a billing service. One partner who owns every step until your doors are open.
Entity, licensing and compliance set up correctly the first time.
Learn moreGet in-network with the payers your patients carry, without the stalls.
Learn moreA revenue cycle that pays you from your first patient visit.
Learn moreSpace, staff, equipment and systems, ready for opening day.
Learn moreA full schedule, not just an open door.
Learn moreA physician in your corner after the doors open.
Learn moreCredentialing companies handle one piece. MBA consultants don't know healthcare. Coaching programs teach concepts and leave the work to you. We're the only option that combines physician experience with done-for-you execution.
| Credentialing companies | Generic consultants | Practice Catalyst | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician-founded | No | No | Yes |
| A-to-Z, done-for-you service | No | Partial | Yes |
| Credentialing expertise | Yes | No | Yes |
| Billing & revenue cycle setup | No | No | Yes |
| Ongoing advisory | No | Sometimes | Yes |
| Understands clinical life | Somewhat | No | Yes |
A free 15–30 minute conversation. We learn where you are, what worries you most, and what you need. No sales pitch.
Within 24 hours you get a written scope, timeline and fixed investment. No hidden fees.
Intake questionnaire, a kickoff call within 48 hours of signing, and a shared project tracker so you always know what is done and what is next.
Weekly check-ins and monthly progress reports until your doors open, then ongoing advisory as you grow.
I'm Dr. Omer Iqbal, a board-certified internist. I finished residency in 2018 and opened IM Clinic in Huntsville, Alabama the same year. I've spent the 8 years since running it while still seeing patients.
I learned credentialing, billing, leases and hiring the hard way. Practice Catalyst exists so you don't have to. You get a fellow physician who understands both the clinical and business sides, not a consultant in a suit.
Read my storyBook a free 15–30 minute discovery call. We will map where you are, what is in your way, and what it takes to open your doors. No pitch, just a plan.