Physicians' Clinic of Iowa

What Physicians' Clinic of Iowa does

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa (PCI) is an independent, physician-owned multi-specialty medical group headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, founded in 1997 through the consolidation of five regional practices (Iowa Medical Clinic, General Surgeons, Surgical Specialists, Eastern Iowa ENT Specialists, and Linn County Urology). It operates a 'medical mall' model across two purpose-built facilities — PCI Medical Pavilion 1 (202 10th Street SE) and Medical Pavilion 2 (275 10th Street SE) — plus a North Liberty outreach site, delivering care through more than 80 board-certified/board-eligible physicians, surgeons, and mid-level providers across ENT, orthopedics/spine/sports medicine, urology, general surgery, hematology/oncology, neurology, sleep medicine, primary care, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, and podiatry. On-site capabilities include ACR-accredited MRI, breast MRI, CT, PET, X-ray, and a COLA-accredited lab, supported by co-located partners (Eastern Iowa Sleep Center, UnityPoint services, St. Luke's Heart Care, St. Luke's Radiation, Nassif Community Cancer Center, Rock Valley PT).

The technology stack is anchored by FDA-cleared specialty devices rather than proprietary software: the Mako robotic system for hip and knee replacement, the Genio leadless neurostimulator (Nyxoah) — first commercial Midwest site — and Inspire upper airway stimulation for sleep apnea, the UroLift system for BPH, and NightLase laser therapy, alongside minimally invasive and robotic-assisted general and spine surgery. PCI is a co-owner of Surgery Center Cedar Rapids (formerly St. Luke's Ambulatory Surgical Unit) and partners with Mercy Outpatient Surgery Center, enabling a same-day joint replacement program that reached 200 outpatient cases. Quality posture is reinforced by ACR (MRI/Breast MRI/CT/PET), IAC (CT for ENT), COLA, ICAVL vascular lab, QOPI oncology, and ISO 9001 (since 2003) certifications.

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service billing across insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients, supplemented by ambulatory surgery center economics from PCI's co-ownership of Surgery Center Cedar Rapids. Distribution is omnichannel within the regional footprint: direct-to-consumer scheduling, walk-in care, physician-to-physician referrals, community sponsorships, and exclusive/inpatient coverage arrangements with UnityPoint Health – St. Luke's Hospital (neurology, effective September 2025) and UnityPoint Clinic Dubuque (urology, effective January 2026). The company is privately held, not owned by any hospital or health system, and governed by a physician shareholder-board.

Name

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa

Legal name

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa P.C.

Website

https://pcofiowa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa is an independent, physician-owned multi-specialty medical group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, operating two Medical Pavilions and serving Eastern Iowa with 80+ physicians, surgeons, and mid-level providers across ENT, orthopedics, urology, oncology, neurology, and primary care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Specialty Medical Practice

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

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

Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs) & Multi-Specialty Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAN), Retail & Walk-In Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAC)

Keywords

• Multi-specialty medical clinic
• Outpatient surgery services
• Orthopedic and sports medicine
• Ear nose throat care
• Diagnostic imaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: PCI generates revenue through fee-for-service billing for medical consultations, procedures, and treatments across multiple specialties including orthopedics, ENT, urology, general surgery, hematology/oncology, neurology, and more. Services are billed to insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients.
2. Diagnostic Services: Revenue from on-site diagnostic services including MRI, CT scans, X-ray, lab work, and imaging. Typical tests performed on-site are often just a simple co-pay with no expensive deductible.
3. Outpatient Surgery: Revenue from outpatient surgical procedures performed at Surgery Center Cedar Rapids and Mercy Outpatient Surgery Center. For qualified patients, same-day joint replacement surgeries avoid hospital stays and associated hospital fees.
4. Surgery Center Co-ownership: PCI is a co-owner of Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, formerly the St. Luke's Ambulatory Surgical Unit, generating revenue from surgical center operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa is an independent, physician-owned multi-specialty medical and surgical group delivering comprehensive outpatient care across more than 80 physicians, surgeons, and mid-level providers at two Medical Pavilion facilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Core offerings span primary care, ENT, orthopedics, urology, general surgery, hematology/oncology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, vascular surgery, diagnostic imaging, and outpatient same-day surgical procedures.

Product overview

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa (PCI) is an independent, physician-owned multi-specialty medical group serving Eastern Iowa. The core offering is a unified multi-specialty outpatient clinic with more than 80 physicians, surgeons, and mid-level providers delivering care across two Medical Pavilion facilities. The portfolio includes distinct departments for ENT/Head & Neck Surgery (offering the Genio™ neurostimulator and Inspire therapy for sleep apnea), Bone, Joint & Sports Medicine/Orthopedics (with Mako robotic joint replacement and same-day joint replacement surgery), Urology (with UroLift procedure), General Surgery (including bariatric, robotic, and laparoscopic surgery), Diagnostic Imaging (ACR-accredited MRI, CT, PET), Medical Specialties (Hematology & Oncology, Neurology, PM&R, Sleep Medicine), Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Voice/Speech Therapy, and Surgical Cancer Care. Outpatient surgical services span ENT, orthopedics, general surgery, podiatry, urology, and vascular procedures. PCI also operates Walk-In Care and a Patient Portal for access to care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Specialty Medical and Surgical Clinic Services Comprehensive multi-specialty outpatient medical and surgical care across more than 80 physicians, surgeons, and mid-level providers serving patients in Eastern Iowa at the PCI Medical Pavilions.
• ENT / Ear, Nose & Throat / Head and Neck Surgery Full-service ENT department offering allergy, audiology, sinus center, vestibular therapy, sleep surgery, and facial plastic surgery services for adult and pediatric patients.
• Bone, Joint & Sports Medicine / Orthopedics Orthopedic surgery and sports medicine services including joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder), foot and ankle surgery, hand and wrist surgery, spine surgery, and physical and hand therapy.
• Urology Center Urology services including pediatric urology, female incontinence, UroLift procedure for enlarged prostate, voiding dysfunction, urologic oncology, prostate brachytherapy, and pelvic floor therapy.
• General Surgery General surgery services including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, hernia repair, colon cancer surgery, bariatric surgery, and foregut surgery.
• Diagnostic Services / Imaging Center On-site diagnostic imaging including MRI, breast MRI, CT, PET, X-ray, and laboratory services, with ACR accreditation in MRI, breast MRI, CT, and PET.
• Medical Specialties (Hematology & Oncology, Neurology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sleep Medicine) Specialized medical departments covering hematology and oncology (QOPI certified), neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and sleep medicine.
• Outpatient Surgery Outpatient surgical procedures across multiple specialties (ENT, general surgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, podiatric, urologic, vascular) performed at ambulatory surgery centers with no overnight hospital stay required.
• Same-Day Joint Replacement Outpatient total and partial hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgeries performed in partnership with Surgery Center Cedar Rapids and Mercy Outpatient Surgery Center, allowing patients to recover at home same day.
• Genio System (Nyxoah) for Sleep Apnea FDA-approved, minimally invasive, battery-free, leadless neurostimulator implant for obstructive sleep apnea, externally activated nightly via a wireless sleep unit; PCI is the first and only clinic in the Midwest to commercially offer this system.
• Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy FDA-approved fully implanted hypoglossal nerve stimulation system for obstructive sleep apnea, controlled via a handheld remote; PCI is the first in Cedar Rapids and an Inspire Excellence Program member.
• Mako Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Robotic-assisted surgical system used for hip and knee replacement surgeries, utilizing pre-operative CT scans to create 3D models for precise implant sizing, placement, and alignment.
• UroLift System for Enlarged Prostate Minimally invasive in-office procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH/enlarged prostate) using tiny implants to hold prostate lobes apart without cutting, heating, or tissue removal; PCI is a UroLift Center of Excellence.
• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery / Envisions Medical Spa Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery services including breast augmentation, breast reconstruction, body contouring, facial plastics, and the Envisions Medical Spa.
• Primary Care & Family Medicine Primary care services including family medicine and internal medicine, with pediatric primary care also available.
• Vascular Surgery Vascular surgery including endovascular procedures (angiography, balloon, stents), dialysis access, and in-office varicose vein treatments using x-ray and intravascular ultrasound technologies.
• Voice, Swallowing & Speech Therapy Speech-language pathology services for voice, swallowing, and speech disorders in children and adults, including Lee Silverman Voice Training, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, and videostroboscopy.
• Surgical Cancer Care Surgical oncology services for diagnosis, staging, and treatment of cancer, performed in coordination with hematology & oncology, radiation oncology at St. Luke's Nassif Radiation Center, and the Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center.
• Direct Anterior Hip Replacement Minimally invasive hip replacement technique using a small anterior incision that avoids cutting surrounding muscle and tendons, allowing for faster recovery.
• Walk-In Care Walk-in care services available at PCI Medical Pavilion 2 for patients seeking immediate treatment without an appointment.
• KERYflex Nail Restoration System (PCI Podiatry) Podiatry service using the KERYflex Nail Restoration System to restore the appearance of damaged or fungal toenails; PCI Podiatry is the only clinic in the Cedar Rapids Corridor offering this system.

Quantifiable outcome

• First and only clinic in Midwest to commercially offer Genio system for sleep apnea
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UnityPoint Clinic DubuqueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026PCI Urology announced collaboration with UnityPoint Clinic Urology in Dubuque. PCI urologists Thomas Richardson, MD; Jonathan Rippentrop, MD; Steven Mindrup, MD; Gregory Janda, MD; and Michael Moriarty, MD will join UnityPoint Clinic advanced practice provider Grace Adam, PA-C, to care for patients at UnityPoint Clinic Urology.
• UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025PCI Neurology provides exclusive inpatient neurological coverage at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital effective September 1, 2025. This partnership enables PCI to prioritize acute coverage for neurological inpatient and emergent needs while maintaining outpatient services. This is the third independent physician practice in Cedar Rapids to work exclusively at St. Luke's Hospital.
• Surgery Center Cedar RapidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCI is a co-owner of Surgery Center Cedar Rapids (formerly St. Luke's Ambulatory Surgical Unit). This partnership enables outpatient total joint replacements and other surgical procedures to be performed at the surgery center, allowing patients to avoid hospital stays and reduce costs. PCI Orthopedic Surgeons completed the 200th outpatient total joint replacement at this facility.
• Mercy Outpatient Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCI orthopedic surgeons have partnered with Mercy Outpatient Surgery Center to bring same-day joint replacement surgeries to the Cedar Rapids Corridor. For qualified patients, arthroscopic surgeries and total joint replacements can be completed on an outpatient basis.
• Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCI partners with the Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center as part of its comprehensive cancer care team, providing services for patients, caregivers, and survivors.
• Rock Valley Physical TherapyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRock Valley provides physical therapy, hand therapy, and vestibular therapy services at PCI Medical Pavilions, supporting post-surgical rehabilitation and recovery.
• Eastern Iowa Sleep CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEastern Iowa Sleep Center is co-located at PCI Medical Pavilion 2 and partners with PCI for sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment, including Inspire titration sleep studies.
• MedQuarter Regional Medical DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCI is a proud member of the MedQuarter Regional Medical District in Downtown Cedar Rapids, a revitalization partnership committed to promoting a dynamic urban medical community to improve quality of life, advocate for new business, and create jobs in the Medical District.
• Cedar Rapids HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an independent physician group, PCI collaborates with both Cedar Rapids hospitals (St. Luke's Hospital and Mercy Medical Center) and several other hospitals across eastern Iowa, allowing patients to choose where they prefer to have surgery, in-patient, or out-patient care.
• Nyxoah (Genio System)coreTechnology or IntegrationPCI partnered with Nyxoah to become the first and only medical clinic in the Midwest to commercially offer the Genio system, an FDA-approved battery-free, leadless neurostimulator for obstructive sleep apnea treatment.
• Inspire Medical SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPCI partnered with Inspire Medical Systems to offer Inspire Therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, becoming one of only a handful of specialty medical groups offering the Inspire system and the first in Cedar Rapids.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Iowa Clinic: Large independent, physician-owned multi-specialty group headquartered in Des Moines offering primary care, surgery, urology, and specialty services across central Iowa. Most directly comparable to PCI in structure, scale, and independent-group model within the same state.
• Atrius Health: Large independent physician-led multi-specialty medical group in the Northeast (Massachusetts). Comparable in structure and scale as an independent, non-hospital-owned multi-specialty group, though serving a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• UnityPoint Health: Dominant Iowa-headquartered health system operating hospitals, clinics, and specialty services across the state, including St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids where PCI holds an exclusive neurology inpatient partnership. Competes with PCI across multiple specialties while also serving as a critical partner.
• Mayo Clinic Health System: Large multi-specialty academic health system with a Rochester, MN hub and regional sites including Iowa. Overlaps with PCI across nearly every specialty and represents the destination referral alternative for complex cases in the broader Midwest.
• HealthPartners: Upper Midwest integrated health system and multi-specialty group practice with hospital and clinic operations. Comparable as a large non-public multi-specialty provider operating across a defined Midwest region.
• Cleveland Clinic: National non-profit multi-specialty academic medical center. Comparable as a destination competitor for high-complexity specialty care (orthopedics, urology, oncology) that Eastern Iowa patients might otherwise travel for.
• MercyOne: Iowa-headquartered Catholic health system operating hospitals and multi-specialty clinics statewide. Competes with PCI for specialty referrals across Iowa while also serving as a partnership counterpart for outpatient surgical services.

Regional players

• Mercy Medical Center – Cedar Rapids: Cedar Rapids-based hospital system and direct local competitor offering multi-specialty care and outpatient surgery services. Partners with PCI on same-day joint replacements at the Mercy Outpatient Surgery Center, creating a dual competitor/partner dynamic similar to the UnityPoint relationship.
• Steindler Orthopedic Clinic: Iowa City-based independent orthopedic specialty practice serving eastern Iowa with surgical and sports medicine services. Directly comparable to PCI's Bone, Joint & Sports Medicine Center for orthopedic patient capture in the same regional catchment.
• Iowa Specialty Hospital: Iowa-based independent specialty hospital and clinic network offering surgical, orthopedic, and women's health services. Comparable as an Iowa-focused independent provider of multi-specialty outpatient care with a focus on specialty procedures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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