American Pain Consortium

What American Pain Consortium does

American Pain Consortium (APC) is a private, multi-state interventional pain management platform founded in 1993, headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. The company operates a network of 35+ affiliated pain management clinics and pain-focused ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) across Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Georgia, organized under four regional sub-brands: Center for Pain Management (Indiana), Integrated Pain Solutions (Ohio), Pain Treatment Center of the Bluegrass (Kentucky), and Alliance Spine & Pain Centers (Georgia). The network comprises 100+ clinical providers, including board-certified pain specialists, anesthesiologists, and physiatrists, supported by a corporate headcount of 51-100 employees.

The clinical offering is built around interventional pain management procedures — neuromodulation (spinal cord stimulators, SPRINT PNS, intrathecal pumps, dorsal root ganglion stimulation), restorative neurostimulation (Reactiv8 Life), radiofrequency ablation, nerve blocks, the mild® minimally invasive lumbar decompression procedure, sacroiliac joint fusions, ketamine infusion therapy, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, and psychological services. The underlying infrastructure is a unified practice management platform running eClinicalWorks, with patient engagement through the healow portal/app and Televisit capability.

The business model is fee-for-service healthcare delivery: patients access services via self-scheduling, physician referrals, or direct phone contact, and APC bills primarily through insurance. Growth has been executed through partnerships and acquisitions of established practices, funded by a January 2024 recapitalization with Cresset Partners, Cedar Pine, American Discovery Capital, and J.P. Morgan. Leadership is Edward Kowlowitz (Founder & CEO), James Miller (CFO), and John Erickson (EVP).

Name

American Pain Consortium

Legal name

American Pain Consortium

Website

https://americanpainconsortium.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

American Pain Consortium is a private interventional pain management network operating 35+ clinics and ambulatory surgical centers across Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Georgia, serving chronic pain patients under four regional sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pain Management Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Management Clinics (Interventional & Medical) (HLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pain Management & Interventional Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Interventional pain management
• Chronic pain treatment
• Neuromodulation services
• Ambulatory surgical centers
• Pain management clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Avon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices42 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Interventional Pain Management Services: APC generates revenue through fee-for-service healthcare delivery at its network of pain management clinics and ambulatory surgical centers. Services include diagnostic procedures, interventional treatments, neuromodulation implants, and physical therapy. Revenue is primarily collected through insurance billing and patient payments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

American Pain Consortium operates a multi-state network of affiliated pain management practices and ambulatory surgical centers delivering interventional pain management services. Core treatments include neuromodulation (spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, DRG stimulation, intrathecal pumps), nerve blocks and radiofrequency ablations, minimally invasive procedures such as the mild® decompression and SI fusions, ketamine infusion therapy, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, and psychological services. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service healthcare delivery billed primarily via insurance.

Product overview

American Pain Consortium (APC) operates a growing network of pain management practices and pain-focused ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) across Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Georgia. The company provides patient-focused interventional pain management services through four main affiliated practice brands: Center for Pain Management (Indiana), Integrated Pain Solutions (Ohio), Pain Treatment Center of the Bluegrass (Kentucky), and Alliance Spine & Pain Centers (Georgia). Treatment services include neuromodulation (spinal cord stimulators, PNS, intrathecal pumps, DRG stimulation), nerve blocks and ablations, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, psychological services, and minimally invasive procedures such as mild® for lumbar spinal stenosis, SI fusions, and ketamine infusion therapy. The network comprises over 35 clinic locations and multiple ambulatory surgical centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Center for Pain Management Pain management practice with multiple locations across Indiana providing interventional pain treatments, diagnostic imaging, and comprehensive evaluations for chronic pain conditions.
• Integrated Pain Solutions Pain management practice with locations in Ohio offering interventional procedures and multidisciplinary pain care approaches for chronic pain patients.
• Pain Treatment Center of the Bluegrass Established interventional pain care provider based in Lexington, Somerset, and Richmond, Kentucky, offering epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and multidisciplinary care including physical rehabilitation, medication management, and behavioral health support.
• Alliance Spine & Pain Centers Advanced interventional pain management services across Georgia, offering minimally invasive procedures for acute and chronic pain conditions including back pain, neck pain, sciatica, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, neuropathy, and diabetic nerve pain.
• Neuromodulation Services Advanced neuromodulation treatments including SPRINT PNS/Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulator Implants, Intrathecal Pump Implants, and Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation (DRG) for chronic pain patients.
• Nerve Blocks & Ablations Minimally invasive procedures including caudal epidural steroid injections, sacroiliac joint steroid injections, lumbar epidural steroid injections, lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections, lumbar sympathetic blocks, medial branch blocks, stellate ganglion blocks, radiofrequency rhizotomy, and radiofrequency ablation.
• Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic imaging services including discography and MRI for accurate pain diagnosis and treatment planning.
• mild Procedure for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Minimally invasive lumbar decompression procedure specifically designed for lumbar spinal stenosis treatment as an alternative to traditional surgery.
• Restorative Neurostimulation (Reactiv8 Life) Implantable neurostimulation device for chronic low back pain treatment through lumbar multifidus restoration, offered at APC-affiliated practices.
• Ketamine Infusion Therapy Ketamine infusion therapy for treatment-resistant pain conditions offered across the APC network.
• Physical Therapy Physical therapy services integrated with pain management to support patient recovery and function across APC clinics.
• Psychological Services Behavioral health and psychological support services for pain management patients, integrated into APC's multidisciplinary care model.
• SI Fusions Sacroiliac joint fusion procedures for SI joint dysfunction and pain offered across the APC practice network.
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) Pain-focused ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) operating within the APC network, including Brownsburg Advanced Surgery Center, Center for Southside Surgery, Center for Special Surgery, Gemini Surgery Center, and Lafayette Surgery Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 80% of patients who receive proper interventional pain management are able to avoid back surgery

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pain Treatment Center of the BluegrasscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026APC announced a partnership with the Pain Treatment Center of the Bluegrass, a leading interventional pain care provider based in Lexington, Somerset, and Richmond, Kentucky. Recognized as Kentucky's most established pain practice, the partnership expands APC's presence into the Bluegrass region and combines two organizations sharing a mission to advance evidence-based pain management care.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Spine & Pain Centers: One of the largest PE-backed interventional pain management platforms in the US, operating a multi-state network of physician offices and ASCs offering neuromodulation, injections, and minimally invasive spine procedures. Closely mirrors APC's care model, geographic roll-up strategy, and clinical scope.
• US Anesthesia Partners: PE-backed anesthesiology and interventional pain platform serving multiple states with significant overlap in nerve blocks, chronic pain procedures, and ambulatory surgical delivery. Directly comparable to APC on physician roll-up playbook and PE-backed structure.
• Clearway Pain Solutions: PE-backed interventional pain management platform with a multi-state clinic network offering neuromodulation, injections, and surgical procedures. Shares APC's consolidation playbook, clinical scope, and PE sponsorship profile.
• Nura Pain Clinics: Midwest-focused interventional pain management practice offering similar neuromodulation, injections, and chronic pain services to APC, with overlapping Midwest geography and a comparable mix of clinic and ASC delivery.
• Pain Treatment Centers of America: Multi-site interventional pain management group offering neuromodulation, spine procedures, and chronic pain care across several states. Comparable to APC in service mix, multi-site delivery model, and consolidation trajectory.

Broad incumbents

• Surgery Partners: Public ambulatory surgical center operator with hundreds of facilities nationwide, including pain-focused ASCs. Provides a public-market benchmark for APC's ASC economics and facility-fee capture model across pain and spine procedures.
• U.S. Physical Therapy: Public operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics with overlap into chronic pain and post-procedure rehab. Offers a publicly traded benchmark for the outpatient rehab economics embedded in APC's integrated care model.
• Tenet Healthcare (USPI): Major hospital system and operator of the largest US ASC network through USPI. Competes with APC for employed pain physicians and ASC volumes across overlapping markets and provides scale benchmarking for facility-based pain services.
• HCA Healthcare: Largest US for-profit hospital operator with extensive employed-physician networks and freestanding ASCs across multiple states, overlapping with APC's service areas and competing for the same referring physicians and chronic pain patients.
• Select Medical Holdings: Public specialty hospital and outpatient rehabilitation operator with chronic pain and physical therapy programs. Provides a relevant scale and economics benchmark for APC's outpatient rehab and pain services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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