Medical Director Co./Locations/New York City, NY
New York City, NY
Hire a medical director in New York City in 24 hours.
Need a medical director in New York City? Medical Director Co. matches NYC clinics with New York-licensed medical directors and collaborating physicians within 24 hours. Plans start at $799 a month, with no setup fees and no long-term contract.
- Same-day intro call with your physician
New York-licensed physicians
24-hour placement
Same-day intro call with your physician
Every NYC placement includes:
- A New York-licensed physician matched to your clinic type
- Written practice agreements and protocols drafted for New York rules
- Malpractice coverage confirmation
- Phone support until 11 pm every night
New York City, In Detail
What NYC clinics need before offering medical services.
New York classifies Botox, fillers, microneedling, and most laser treatments as medical services, so a licensed medical professional has to oversee them. That rule covers Manhattan medspas, Queens GLP-1 clinics, and Brooklyn telehealth practices alike. A medical director in New York City provides the physician oversight, written protocols, and prescribing support your clinic needs to offer those services. In January 2026, the New York Department of State reported inspecting more than 200 medspas statewide and citing 87 for possible violations, including the unlawful practice of medicine.
Where NYC clinics get stuck
The clinic is ready, and the physician isn’t
Your lease, staff, and inventory are paid for, but medical services can’t start until a New York-licensed physician signs on.
New York’s medspa rules are stricter than most
The state limits what estheticians can do and restricts who can own a clinic, so your physician needs to know both rules.
Physicians who sign and step back
Some medical directors are hard to reach, restrict your services, or raise their fee as your patient volume grows.
Why Medical Director Co.
Why NYC clinics choose our New York-licensed medical directors.
$799 a month, flat
No setup fees, no long-term contract, and you can cancel anytime.
Matched in 24 hours
You meet your physician on a same-day intro call before you sign anything.
Paperwork written for New York
Agreements follow NYSED practice agreement rules, the 3,600-hour NP threshold, and New York’s medspa scope limits.
Nurse-owned and easy to reach
Medical Director Co. is a nurse-owned company, and our team answers phones until 11 pm every night.
Find Your Physician Match
Tell us your license and clinic type.
Who We Serve
Who we serve in New York City.
New York requires NPs with 3,600 practice hours or fewer to have a written practice agreement, so we pair you with a collaborating physician in your specialty and draft the agreement.
New York RNs carry out regimens ordered by a licensed prescriber under Education Law §6902, so your physician evaluates your patients and writes the orders for injectables, IV therapy, and weight loss injections.
New York PAs still need physician supervision under Education Law §6542 after a 2026 independence proposal didn’t make the final state budget, and we place supervising physicians for PA-led clinics in all five boroughs.
New York treats microneedling and most non-hair-removal laser work as medicine, so we match your spa with a licensed physician who oversees those treatments.
The Role
How a medical director helps providers in New York City.
Your medical director writes and signs the practice agreements, protocols, and patient orders your NPs, PAs, and RNs work under. For newer NPs, that includes the patient record review New York requires at least every three months. Experienced NPs past 3,600 hours bring one in to oversee RN and esthetician staff. Weight loss, hormone, and psychiatric clinics also get controlled substance protocols built around New York’s I-STOP prescription monitoring checks.
State Rules
New York medical director and collaborating physician rules for NYC clinics.
Written Practice Agreements for Newer NPs
An NP with 3,600 hours of practice or fewer works under a written practice agreement and written protocols with a collaborating physician. NYSED’s NP practice requirements list what the agreement covers, including referrals, coverage for absences, and how disagreements get resolved. The collaborating physician reviews patient records at least every three months. A physician can hold written agreements with no more than four NPs practicing at a different location (Education Law Article 139).
The 3,600-Hour Rule Now Runs Through 2030
NPs with more than 3,600 hours of practice don’t need a written practice agreement or protocols. That rule was set to expire July 1, 2026, until the state budget approved on May 28, 2026, extended it to July 1, 2030. Independent practice covers what an NP can do clinically. It doesn’t change who can own a medspa.
Medspa Ownership and the Corporate Practice of Medicine
New York generally requires a practice that delivers medical treatments to be owned by licensed physicians through a professional corporation, PLLC, or registered LLP. Non-physician founders often run the business side through a management services organization (MSO). Have a New York healthcare attorney confirm your structure.
Prescribing and Telehealth
Clinics prescribing controlled substances need DEA registration, and New York’s I-STOP law requires checking the state Prescription Monitoring Program before prescribing most Schedule II, III, and IV drugs. Telehealth providers treating patients located in New York need a New York license. Your physician sets up prescribing protocols that account for both.
Compliance Mistakes We Help NYC Clinics Avoid
- Scheduling RN injections before a prescriber has evaluated the patient
- Letting estheticians perform microneedling or non-hair-removal laser treatments
- Assuming 3,600 hours lets an NP own a medspa outright
- Missing the quarterly chart review or the Form 4NP filing for a newer NP
Get Compliant Before Opening
Agreements, protocols, and physician sign-off included.
Clinic Types
NYC medical director services by clinic type.
MedSpa Medical Director in NYC
Physician oversight for Botox, fillers, microneedling, and laser services.
Weight Loss Clinic Medical Director in NYC
GLP-1 and semaglutide protocols with physician-reviewed patient intake.
Hormone Therapy Medical Director in NYC
TRT, bioidentical hormones, and peptide protocols with lab monitoring.
Telehealth Medical Director in NYC
New York-licensed oversight for virtual visits and online prescribing.
IV Hydration Medical Director in NYC
Protocols and standing physician oversight for wellness infusions and NAD+.
Psychiatric Clinic Medical Director in NYC
Physician oversight for PMHNP-led practices, including controlled substance protocols.
Urgent Care Medical Director in NYC
Clinical leadership for walk-in clinics staffed by NPs and PAs.
Hospice Care Medical Director in NYC
Physician oversight for palliative and end-of-life care teams.
Service Areas
New York City service areas.
We match clinics across Manhattan (SoHo, Tribeca, Midtown, Upper East Side, Harlem), Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Park Slope, DUMBO, Bushwick), Queens (Astoria, Flushing, Forest Hills), the Bronx (Riverdale, South Bronx), and Staten Island with New York-licensed physicians. Long Island clinics in Nassau and Suffolk counties get the same 24-hour match.
New York City service areas
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
The Bronx
Staten Island & Long Island
Pricing
NYC medical director pricing: $799 a month, no setup fees.
Medical Director Co. costs $799 a month with no setup fees and month-to-month terms you can cancel anytime. Every plan includes a same-day intro call before you sign, plus agreement drafting, protocols, and malpractice coverage confirmation.
Get Started
Get matched in 24 hours.
- New York-licensed physicians
- 24-hour placement
- Same-day intro call with your physician
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Common Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Does my New York City medspa need a medical director?
New York classifies Botox, fillers, microneedling, and most laser procedures as medical services, so licensed medical professionals have to provide them. The Department of State says any business offering medspa services must be licensed as a medical facility or medical practice. A medical director gives your NYC medspa the physician oversight and written protocols that structure requires.
Does a nurse practitioner in New York City need a collaborating physician?
NPs with 3,600 hours of practice or fewer need a written practice agreement and protocols with a collaborating physician. Past 3,600 hours, the agreement isn’t required, and that rule now runs through July 1, 2030. Many experienced NYC NPs still work with a physician because of medspa ownership rules and staff oversight.
How fast can I get a medical director in New York City?
Most NYC clinics are matched with a New York-licensed physician within 24 hours. You meet your physician on a same-day intro call before signing. Your collaborating physician agreement and protocols are drafted once you approve the match.
How much does a medical director cost in New York City?
Medical Director Co. plans start at $799 a month for NYC clinics. You pay no setup fees and sign no long-term contract. Agreement drafting, protocol updates, and malpractice coverage confirmation are part of the plan.
Can a nurse practitioner own a medspa in New York City?
New York’s corporate practice of medicine rules generally limit ownership of a practice delivering medical treatments to licensed physicians. NP-founded medspas often pair a physician-owned professional entity with an MSO that runs the business side. Confirm your setup with a New York healthcare attorney before you sign a lease.
Do your medical directors cover Long Island and Jersey City?
Long Island clinics are matched with New York-licensed physicians on the same 24-hour timeline as the five boroughs. Jersey City and Hoboken clinics need New Jersey-licensed physicians, which we place through our New Jersey service. Share your clinic address and we’ll match the right license.
How It Works
How to hire a medical director or collaborating physician in New York City.
Submit your clinic details.
Tell us your borough, license type, and the services you offer.
Get matched in 24 hours.
We pair you with a New York-licensed physician who fits your clinic type.
Meet your physician.
Talk on a same-day intro call before you commit.
Sign and open.
We draft your agreement and protocols, then track chart reviews and renewals as you grow.
Start Your NYC Clinic
Open your NYC clinic with a physician already in place.
The fastest way to start seeing patients is to have your medical director signed before opening day. Medical Director Co. places New York-licensed physicians across the five boroughs and Long Island in 24 hours, from $799 a month. Call (214) 227-9886 or request your match online.
