Gastroenterology/Hepatology Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Local GI market

203 gastroenterologists

within 30 miles. That is 22.8 per 100,000 adults aged 45-74, 68% more than the US average (13.6).

38% of them finished medical school 30 or more years ago (US: 36%).

Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians file; Census ACS 2019-2023.

Procedure mix nearby

65% colonoscopy

Medicare fee-for-service procedures billed within 30 miles in 2024: 28,399 colonoscopies, 13,635 EGDs, 993 ERCPs, 928 EUS.

ERCP volume is typical and EUS is heavy for the population, compared with the US. 89% done in a hospital or surgery center; 73% by gastroenterologists.

72.4% of adults 45-75 in this county are up to date on colorectal screening, about the same as the state (72.3%).

Source: CMS Medicare Physician and Other Practitioners by provider and service, 2024 (fee-for-service only; services for fewer than 11 patients hidden). CMS MA penetration; CDC PLACES 2025 (2022 survey).

Cost of living

Prices in Connecticut are 3.6% above the US average.

$130k here buys what $125k buys in an average-priced state

Connecticut state income tax on $130k: about $7k (5%), single filer, before deductions. Local taxes not included.

Source: BEA regional price parities, 2024. State level; big metros cost more. Tax: Tax Foundation 2026 state brackets.

Hospitals and surgery centers

17 hospitals, 28 surgery centers

within 30 miles. 14 of the hospitals run an emergency department; 10 of 14 rated hold 4 or 5 CMS stars.

Nearest: Danbury Hospital (2 mi, 4 stars); Putnam Hospital Center (12 mi, 3 stars); Northern Westchester Hospital (19 mi, 5 stars).

16 of the surgery centers reported 15,066 Medicare outpatient colonoscopies in a year. More endoscopy centers usually means more ASC ownership and partnership options.

Source: CMS Care Compare, Hospital General Information and ASC Quality Reporting (ASC-12 colonoscopy cases, Medicare fee-for-service). Located by ZIP code.

State rules for your contract

Noncompete: Limited by state law

At most 1 year and 15 miles from the main practice site. Not enforceable if the employer ends the job without cause. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-14p. Usually covers only contracts signed after that date.

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact: member (faster multi-state licensing).

State law summary, not legal advice. Have a contract lawyer read your agreement. Source; IMLC states; all states.

Visas (H-1B / J-1)

No H-1B filings for GI physicians from this employer in the data we hold. That does not mean it will not sponsor.

All GI H-1B filings in Connecticut: 1, median $300k.

Parts of this county are federal primary care shortage areas (HPSAs). Check the exact practice address. Conrad 30 J-1 waiver jobs usually must be in a shortage area; each state sets its own rules. State J-1 waiver contacts (3RNET).

Source: US Dept. of Labor LCA disclosure data (certified H-1B, FY2024-FY2026); HRSA HPSA data. All GI H-1B employers