File #2 of 5 · Healthcare practices
Physicians Angels review: pricing, minimums and alternatives
Physicians Angels is a long-running US company that provides virtual scribes and back-office medical assistants by the hour, with staff in its own offices in India. It publishes its rate range and offers a 30-day trial, but has little public review history.
- Our score
- 8.4/10
- Type
- Managed virtual scribes and medical VAs
- Price
- $12–$16/hr
- Headquarters
- United States (city not published)
- Staff in
- India (five company-owned offices; no work from home)
- Founded
- 2007
Our verdict
Physicians Angels is strongest on small-business access (9/10): Part-time plans and a few hours a week possible; says it suits solo practitioners. Its weakest area is track record (6/10): In business since 2007, but no public review ratings found.
Medical scribing and medical office back-office work is its whole business.
What we like
- Longest track record on this page (since 2007), with a scribe service as well as back-office VAs
- Published $12-$16 hourly range and a 30-day trial you can cancel
- Staff get 3-4 months of training before placement and a monthly quality review
What to watch
- No public client reviews found on Trustpilot or Google
- Scribe service takes 4-6 weeks to start and has a one-time IT setup fee
Pricing
$12-$16 per hour depending on service level, billed for hours used.
Contract terms
- Smallest start
- No minimum published; full-time and part-time plans, from a few hours a week for a VA
- Trial or guarantee
- 30-day trial at the normal hourly rate; cancel any time during the first 30 days
- Replacement
- No replacement guarantee published; a pool of floating staff covers sick time, vacations and staff changes
- Notice period
- Not published (states no long-term commitments)
- One-off fees
- No startup cost for virtual assistants; virtual scribes need a $250-$500 IT setup plus a microphone (about $100-$150)
Score breakdown
8/10
8/10
9/10
7/10
6/10
8/10
Physicians Angels vs VA MASTERS
Published by Outsourcing Insider, a VA MASTERS company. VA MASTERS is ranked here using the same rubric as every other company. About us
| Term | Physicians Angels | VA MASTERS Parent company |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12–$16/hr | $6.50–$14/hr |
| Type | Managed virtual scribes and medical VAs | Managed remote staffing |
| Smallest start | No minimum published; full-time and part-time plans, from a few hours a week… | One person; 80 hours/month recommended, fewer hours possible |
| Trial | 30-day trial at the normal hourly rate; cancel any time during the first 30 days | 30-day trial: end anytime, no notice |
| Replacement | No replacement guarantee published; a pool of floating staff covers sick… | Free; new candidates usually in about 2 business days |
| Notice | Not published (states no long-term commitments) | None during the trial; notice period after |
| Fees | No startup cost for virtual assistants; virtual scribes need a $250-$500 IT… | No recruitment or setup fees; a refundable deposit is part of the first invoice |
| Score (healthcare practices) | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
Alternatives to Physicians Angels
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FAQ
How much does Physicians Angels cost?
Physicians Angels lists $12–$16/hr. In its own words: $12-$16 per hour depending on service level, billed for hours used. Prices checked October 2026.
Can a small business start small with Physicians Angels?
No minimum published; full-time and part-time plans, from a few hours a week for a VA
Does Physicians Angels offer a trial or a free replacement?
Trial: 30-day trial at the normal hourly rate; cancel any time during the first 30 days. Replacement: No replacement guarantee published; a pool of floating staff covers sick time, vacations and staff changes.
Is Physicians Angels a good choice for healthcare practices?
Medical scribing and medical office back-office work is its whole business. It's file #2 of 5 in our healthcare practices drawer, with a score of 8.4/10.
What are the best alternatives to Physicians Angels?
In the same drawer: MedVirtual (8.6/10), My Mountain Mover (7.7/10), VA MASTERS (7.6/10), Dental Claim Support (DCS) (7.3/10).