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)

Share on Facebook

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.

Contact Us and Submit a Question

Tel: 800-322-2303 ext. 7702

Email: pprc@mms.org

Submit a Question »

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. 

Learn More »

Improved MMS Business Card
Facebook logoLinkedInYouTube logoInstagramThreads

Copyright © 2024. Massachusetts Medical Society, 860 Winter Street, Waltham Woods Corporate Center, Waltham, MA 02451-1411

(781) 893-4610 | General Support: (617) 841-2925 or support@mms.org