Essen Medical Associates

What Essen Medical Associates does

Essen Health Care (d/b/a Essen Medical Associates PC) is a privately held, multi-specialty healthcare delivery organization founded in 1999 by Dr. Sumir Sahgal in the South Bronx. The company operates over 45 clinical locations across all five NYC boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester and Dutchess counties, delivering care through six integrated divisions: Urgent Care, Primary Care, Specialty Care, House Calls, Care Management, and Nursing Home services. Its provider network comprises 420+ physicians and medical specialists, with 100+ providers dedicated to the nursing home division and 300+ healthcare providers serving nursing home residents across 85+ facilities. The organization serves primarily Medicaid and Medicare populations in Health Professional Shortage Areas, alongside employer health and self-pay patients, accepting all major insurance plans including 1199, Affinity, Aetna, Amerigroup, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, EmblemHealth, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, MetroPlusHealth, and United Healthcare.

Technology infrastructure centers on an Electronic Health Records system delivered via the Healow patient portal (online medical records, scheduling, lab results, and bill payment), a virtual visit platform with telephone and live video chat, and predictive analytics applied within the nursing home division to identify patients at risk of avoidable hospital admissions. Supporting services include the Atlas IPA (an Independent Practice Association handling payor negotiations, credentialing, IT, and compliance for providers within and outside Essen), NYREACH (a 2015-founded nonprofit for community health research and workforce development), and the GUIDE dementia care program operated in partnership with Intention Healthcare since 2025.

The revenue model is anchored in fee-for-service reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payors, supplemented by employer-billed occupational health services and a sliding-fee schedule for self-pay patients. Distribution is omnichannel: 20+ walk-in urgent care sites, scheduled primary and specialty appointments, a house calls program for home-bound patients, virtual visits, hospitalist services in nursing homes, and employer on-site programs. The organization is founder-led, with Dr. Sahgal remaining as Founder and Chief Medical Officer, and received a growth equity investment from Kain Capital in April 2024 to fund new Bronx clinics, enhance data analytics, and accelerate the transition to a value-based care model.

Name

Essen Medical Associates

Legal name

Essen Medical Associates PC

Website

https://essenhealthcare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Essen Health Care is a Bronx-founded, privately held multi-specialty provider operating 45+ locations across NYC, Long Island, and Westchester with 420+ physicians delivering integrated urgent, primary, specialty, house call, and nursing home care to Medicaid and Medicare populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Medicine & Work Injury Urgent Care Clinics (HLAFADAG), Post-Acute Care Networks & Care Management Organizations (HLAFAFAN), Occupational & Employer-Sponsored Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAJ)

Keywords

• Multi-specialty healthcare
• Primary care services
• Urgent care clinics
• House calls program
• Nursing home care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Fee-for-service reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health insurance plans for urgent care, primary care, specialty services, house calls, and nursing home services. Accepts all major insurance plans including 1199, Affinity, Aetna, Amerigroup, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, EmblemHealth, Fidelis Care, Health First, MetroPlusHealth, United Healthcare, and many others.
2. Employer Health Services: Occupational medicine and employer health services billed to employers including pre-employment physicals, drug screening, on-the-job injury care, and wellness programs
3. Self-Pay Patients: Special discounted pricing and sliding fee schedule based on family size and income for uninsured or self-pay patients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Essen Medical Associates (operating as Essen Health Care) is a multi-specialty healthcare delivery organization that provides integrated clinical care across urgent care, primary care, specialty care, house calls, care coordination, and nursing home services. It operates over 45 locations across the Bronx and all five NYC boroughs plus Long Island, Westchester, and Dutchess County, supported by 420+ physicians and specialists serving over 100,000 patient lives. The organization accepts all major insurance plans (Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial carriers) and offers a sliding-fee schedule for self-pay patients.

Product overview

Essen Health Care is a multi-specialty healthcare delivery organization offering an integrated network of clinical services across New York City. The organization operates under a platform-plus-modules architecture with six integrated clinical divisions: Urgent Care, Primary Care, Specialty Care, House Calls, Care Management, and Nursing Home support. The core offerings include walk-in urgent care (7 days/week), primary care appointments, and comprehensive specialty services spanning over 25 specialties (cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, podiatry, psychiatry, pulmonology, urology, and more). Supporting modules include house calls for home-bound patients, the Health Home care coordination program for Medicaid patients with complex needs, Atlas IPA for payor negotiation and practice management, NYREACH for community-based health research, employer health services for occupational medicine, the GUIDE Model for dementia care, and Virtual Care for telehealth visits. The organization serves patients across all five NYC boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester through over 45 locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atlas IPA: Practice management division that leads payor negotiations, supports credentialing and IT solutions, and assists providers with compliance regulations and administrative contracts
• NYREACH
• Essen House Calls
• Metro Urgicare

Products and services

• Urgent Care Walk-in urgent care services offered 7 days a week across the Bronx and Queens for treatment of colds, flu, COVID-19, cuts, burns, sprains, fractures, infections, allergies, asthma, and occupational medicine, with on-site X-rays, lab testing, and vaccines.
• Primary Care Primary care services available at 45+ locations across the Bronx with appointments typically available within 48 hours, covering preventive care, chronic disease management, and routine health maintenance.
• Specialty Care Comprehensive specialty services including Allergy Immunology, Audiology, Breast Surgery, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diabetes Center, Diagnostic Testing and Imaging, Endocrinology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Gynecology/Women's Health, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, Ophthalmology/Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, Urology, Vaccine Center, and Vein Center.
• Pediatric Care Pediatric services for newborns through young adulthood including well-child check-ups, vaccines, sick visits, developmental screenings, asthma and allergy care, ADHD evaluation, school/camp physicals, nutrition guidance, and behavioral support.
• House Calls Home-based healthcare services for home-bound patients, those recovering from hospital or nursing home discharge, and patients unable to leave their homes due to medical conditions, disability, or frailty, including virtual check-ins, home visits, and post-discharge care support.
• Virtual Care Telehealth services delivered via telephone and live video chats with primary care, specialty, and urgent care providers using a secure voice and video chat platform, with appointments scheduled through the Patient Care Center or Click for Care system.
• Nursing Home Division Medical services provided to nursing home residents through a network of over 300 healthcare providers serving 85+ nursing homes across NYC boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester, including medical directorship, primary care, and specialty services (cardiology, dermatology, behavioral health, podiatry, wound care, and more), using predictive analytics to reduce avoidable hospital admissions.
• Hospitalist Services Hospitalist and physician services provided in nursing homes to offer a complete spectrum of care delivery in clinical settings, complementing the breadth of specialist services and growing number of locations.
• Health Home Program Free care coordination program for Medicaid-eligible members with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs, providing connections to primary care, subspecialty services, mental health programs, and community resources such as food assistance and housing.
• Care Coordination Services Comprehensive care coordination including Chronic Care Management for Medicare patients, Health Home program for Medicaid patients, and Patient Care Center for scheduling appointments, organizing testing, and connecting with community services.
• Employer Health Services Occupational and employer healthcare services including on-the-job injury care and coordination, occupational medicine, health and wellness programs, pre-employment physicals, drug screening, and on-site urgent care services, available at Essen Urgent Care locations or directly at worksites.
• GUIDE Model Dementia care program providing support and resources for patients and caregivers dealing with dementia-related conditions, operated through the Intention Healthcare partnership.
• Atlas IPA Independent Practice Association that leads payor negotiations, supports credentialing and IT solutions, and assists providers within and outside Essen with compliance regulations, administrative contracts, and overhead issues, aligning providers with goals for improving quality of care and reducing costs.

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• NYREACH (New York Research Education and Community Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYREACH is a nonprofit organization founded in January 2015 that focuses on identifying health disparities and provides solutions to improve community health. Essen collaborates with NYREACH to conduct community-based health research studies, provide educational opportunities, workforce development initiatives, and resources for addressing health issues in the greater New York City metropolitan area.
• Intention HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEssen House Calls is now operating under Intention Healthcare following an asset acquisition. The collaboration expands virtual and home-based care capabilities, connecting caregivers, clinicians, and patients to improve care outcomes. Intention Healthcare also operates the GUIDE Dementia Care program.
• Accredited Schools, Colleges and UniversitiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEssen Health Care has unique partnerships with accredited educational institutions providing International Medical Graduates opportunities to advance their careers via Master's degrees (MPH, MBA, MS) and professional certifications and licenses.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• PhysicianOne Urgent Care: Multi-site urgent care and primary care operator in the Northeast offering employer health and occupational medicine services—comparable to Essen's Metro Urgicare and Employer Health Services lines but operating primarily outside NYC.

Direct peers

• CityMD / Summit Health: Large multi-specialty and urgent care network in the NYC metro area offering primary care, specialty services, and walk-in urgent care under one umbrella—directly comparable to Essen's integrated ambulatory model.
• AdvantageCare Physicians: NYC-based multi-specialty physician group serving diverse Medicaid/Medicare populations with primary care, specialty care, and care coordination—highly comparable payer mix and patient demographics to Essen.
• Ryan Health: Federally qualified health center network in Manhattan providing primary care, specialty services, and care coordination to underserved populations—comparable mission, payer mix, and care model to Essen's Bronx operations.

Broad incumbents

• Montefiore Medical Group: Major NYC academic health system with a large employed multi-specialty physician network across the Bronx; competes directly for primary and specialty care patients and employs a value-based care strategy across the same geography as Essen.
• NYC Health + Hospitals: Public NYC hospital system operating extensive primary care and specialty clinics serving Medicaid and uninsured patients; broad incumbent competing for the same underserved populations as Essen.
• Oak Street Health (CVS Health): National value-based primary care group focused on Medicare beneficiaries with complex needs; comparable to Essen's care management and value-based care strategy, though at greater scale and with national footprint.
• ChenMed: Multi-state primary care group serving low-income elderly patients under full-risk Medicare Advantage contracts—directly comparable to Essen's value-based care ambitions for complex Medicare populations.

Emerging players

• VillageCareMAX: NYC-based managed care and provider organization focused on dual-eligible Medicaid/Medicare populations with integrated care coordination—overlaps with Essen's Health Home and value-based care initiatives.
• HouseWorks / Home Care Services: Home-based care provider operating in the Northeast; comparable to Essen's House Calls division, which was reorganized under Intention Healthcare, with overlap in geriatric and home-bound patient services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EssenSystem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/essenhealthcare
• Instagraminstagram.com/essenhealthcare
• TikToktiktok.com/@essenhealthcare
• Xx.com/essenmedical

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments1 record

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