NorthStar Surgical Center

What NorthStar Surgical Center does

NorthStar Surgical Center is a private outpatient surgical center operating in Lubbock, Texas, established in 2001 as an outpatient department of Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital. The center delivers same-day surgical procedures across seven-plus specialties including GI/endoscopy, orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology, general surgery, podiatry, and bariatric weight loss surgery, alongside diagnostic imaging services (CT, ultrasound, radiology). It serves patients in the South Plains region of Texas, operating as a physician-owned facility under the federal 42 CFR 489.3 physician-owned hospital framework, with 22 named physician owners disclosed on its website.

The center is integrated into a multi-entity physician network through partnerships with Lubbock Heart Hospital (parent), Cardiologists of Lubbock, and Texas Physicians Group, creating a captive referral pipeline for surgical case routing. Patient acquisition relies on physician referrals, the center's website, and phone-based scheduling, supported by an online appointment request form and a third-party ePay Healthcare online bill payment portal. Technology is conventional: minimally invasive surgical and endoscopic equipment, on-site diagnostic imaging, and standard HIPAA-compliant health information systems.

The revenue model is fee-for-service healthcare billing, with revenue generated from surgical procedure fees, facility fees, and diagnostic services billed to insurance providers and patients. The center accepts multiple insurance plans and processes co-pays and deductibles through standard healthcare payment channels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; cost estimates require direct inquiry. Customer segments include patients requiring outpatient surgery, referring physicians and specialists, and a defined bariatric surgery patient cohort (75-100 pounds over ideal body weight). The center maintains HIPAA compliance with an updated Privacy Notice effective February 16, 2026.

Name

NorthStar Surgical Center

Legal name

NorthStar Surgical Center

Website

https://northstarsurgicalcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NorthStar Surgical Center is a physician-owned outpatient surgical center in Lubbock, Texas, established in 2001 as an outpatient department of Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital, delivering same-day procedures across seven-plus specialties including GI/endoscopy, orthopedics, bariatric, urology, and diagnostic imaging for South Plains region patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lubbock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedure Revenue: The primary revenue stream comes from performing surgical procedures on patients. As a healthcare facility, NorthStar Surgical Center bills insurance providers and patients for surgical services, diagnostic procedures, and facility fees. The center accepts various insurance plans and offers billing through Lubbock Heart Hospital's financial systems.
2. Diagnostic Services Revenue: Revenue generated from diagnostic imaging services including CT scans, ultrasound, radiology, and other diagnostic studies performed at the facility.
3. Patient Payment Services: The center processes patient payments through secure online bill payment systems (ePay Healthcare) for co-pays, deductibles, and services not covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NorthStar Surgical Center is an outpatient same-day surgical facility providing surgical and diagnostic services across multiple specialties including GI/endoscopy, orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology, general surgery, podiatry, and bariatric weight loss surgery. The center performs minimally invasive procedures allowing same-day discharge, complemented by on-site diagnostic imaging such as CT, ultrasound, and radiology. It operates as an outpatient department of Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital, serving the South Plains region of Texas.

Product overview

NorthStar Surgical Center is an outpatient department of Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital offering a same-day surgery center operational since 2001. The core offering is same-day surgical procedures across eight specialties: GI/Endoscopy, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Urology, General Surgery, Podiatry, and Bariatric Surgery, plus Diagnostic Services. Patient-facing digital tools include an Online Appointment Request form for scheduling and Online Bill Payment via ePay Healthcare integration. Patient support resources include downloadable Pre-Registration Forms and Patient Education materials. The facility is partnered with Lubbock Heart Hospital, Cardiologists of Lubbock, and Texas Physicians Group for physician referrals and patient care coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Same-Day Surgery Services Outpatient surgical procedures performed without overnight hospital stays across multiple specialties, designed for patients in the South Plains region requiring same-day surgical intervention.
• GI/Endoscopy Services Gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures for diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract diseases, including identification of ulcers, spasms, and abnormal bleeding using minimally invasive techniques with same-day discharge.
• Orthopedic Surgery Services Surgical services for bones and joints including sports injury treatment (e.g., ACL tears), diagnostic procedures, joint replacements, and rehabilitation support for patients in the Lubbock community.
• Plastic Surgery Services Plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures including burn care and cosmetic surgeries utilizing innovative surgical techniques performed by qualified physicians.
• Urology Surgery Services Surgical procedures for colon, urogenital, and gynecological organs addressing obstructions, malignancies, and inflammation, including surgeries of kidneys, bladder, prostate, and urethra.
• General Surgery Services Abdominal surgery including hernia repairs, endoscopic GI procedures, laparoscopic surgery, and colorectal surgery for conditions affecting the esophagus, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, thyroid, and stomach.
• Podiatry Surgery Services Surgical treatment of foot, ankle, and lower extremity conditions including heel spurs, ingrown nails, fractures, and nerve problems.
• Bariatric Surgery Services Weight loss surgical procedures including gastric bypass, lap band, and gastric sleeve surgeries for morbidly obese patients who are 75 to 100 pounds over their ideal body weight.
• Diagnostic Services Diagnostic imaging technologies including CT scans, ultrasound, radiology, and diagnostic studies for patient evaluation and treatment planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day discharge for endoscopic procedures, enabling shorter recovery times compared to traditional open surgery

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Lubbock Heart HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLubbock Heart Hospital is the parent organization of NorthStar Surgical Center, which operates as an outpatient department of Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital. The hospital is physician-owned under 42 CFR 489.3 and shares administrative services including privacy policies, billing systems, and facility management with NorthStar Surgical Center.
• Cardiologists of LubbockcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCardiologists of Lubbock is a key partner organization displayed in the 'IN PARTNERSHIP WITH' section of NorthStar Surgical Center's website. The partnership likely involves cardiac procedure referrals and co-management of cardiovascular patients requiring surgical intervention.
• Texas Physicians GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Physicians Group is listed as a partner in the 'IN PARTNERSHIP WITH' section of NorthStar Surgical Center's website. The partnership provides a network of physicians for patient referrals and collaborative healthcare delivery across multiple specialties.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Surgery Partners: Surgery Partners is a publicly-traded operator of multi-specialty ambulatory surgical centers across the U.S. It is comparable to NorthStar as a multi-specialty ASC platform with a referral-network-driven model, but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Surgical Care Affiliates (Optum):
• United Surgical Partners International (USPI): USPI, owned by Tenet Healthcare, is one of the largest ASC operators in the U.S., partnering with health systems and physician groups. Comparable to NorthStar in offering multi-specialty outpatient surgery anchored by physician partnerships, but at national scale.
• AMSURG (formerly AmSurg): AMSURG operates a large network of multi-specialty ASCs with strong GI/endoscopy and orthopedics exposure, closely mirroring NorthStar's specialty mix. Comparable in service line breadth but with a national footprint and physician-partnership structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nstarexperience
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthStarSurgicalCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northstar-surgical-center-l.p.

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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