France Avenue Family Physicians

What France Avenue Family Physicians does

France Avenue Family Physicians is an independent, privately-held family medicine practice founded in 1993 and headquartered at 7600 France Avenue, Suite 4100, Edina, Minnesota. The clinic is staffed by approximately 8-9 providers — currently 5 physicians (MDs) and 4 physician assistants (PAs) — and delivers comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, including preventive care, acute care, chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma/COPD), pediatric services, behavioral health (depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD), allergy testing and immunotherapy, dermatology, hearing care, DEXA bone density scans, DOT physicals, travel medicine, Medicare wellness visits, and in-house laboratory testing. The practice differentiates through multi-generational continuity of care, same-day urgent appointments, and a stated emphasis on patient education and shared decision-making. Telemedicine is delivered via the Doxy.me browser-based platform, and patient engagement is supported through the FollowMyHealth patient portal and basic social media presence (Facebook, Twitter).

The clinical technology stack is conventional for a primary-care office of this scale: an electronic health record system, FollowMyHealth portal for lab results, scheduling and provider messaging, Doxy.me for virtual visits, in-house analyzers for routine chemistry and lipid testing (TSH, Lipid Panel, HBA1C, AST, PSA, Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, ALT, Potassium, Calcium, Uric Acid), and LabCorp as a reference laboratory partner for specialty assays including SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing. The practice holds no patents, proprietary software products, or developer-facing APIs. Operations are conducted from a single physical site in the Spartan Nash Building with primary hospital affiliation at Fairview Southdale Hospital.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service office visits billed to patient insurance, with the practice participating in two contracting networks — Minnesota Healthcare Network (MHN) and Fairview Physician Associates (FPA) — to access commercially insured populations. Co-payments are collected at time of service, uninsured patients receive a 15% day-of-service discount, and ancillary services (allergy shots, MTM, DEXA, hearing aids) generate incremental per-visit revenue streams. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on local reputation, organic referrals, and community presence rather than paid acquisition. The company is physician-owned, has no disclosed parent company, no private equity or venture backing, and operates in a single metropolitan market (Minneapolis-Edina).

Name

France Avenue Family Physicians

Legal name

France Avenue Family Physicians

Website

https://fafpedina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

France Avenue Family Physicians is an independent private family medicine practice in Edina, Minnesota, serving patients of all ages with comprehensive primary care, including preventive, acute, chronic disease, allergy, behavioral health, telemedicine, and in-house laboratory services delivered by approximately 8-9 providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Medicine / Primary Care

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Primary Care Practices (HLAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Family medicine
• Primary care
• Preventive health
• Chronic disease management
• Allergy testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Minnesota City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Visit Fees: The practice generates revenue through office visits billed to patients' health insurance plans. They participate in multiple insurance networks and submit claims on behalf of patients. Co-payments are collected at time of service. For uninsured patients, a 15% discount is offered on day of service payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

France Avenue Family Physicians is an independent private family medicine practice located in Edina, Minnesota, delivering comprehensive primary care across all ages. The practice is staffed by 8 providers (5 physicians/MDs and 4 physician assistants/PAs) and offers preventive care, acute care, chronic disease management, allergy testing and immunotherapy, telemedicine, dermatology, behavioral health, pediatric care, travel medicine, DOT physicals, hearing care, DEXA bone density scans, Medicare wellness visits, and on-site laboratory services. Services are billed through major insurance networks and self-pay arrangements.

Product overview

France Avenue Family Physicians is an independent private family medicine practice serving patients of all ages in Edina, Minnesota. The practice operates as a unified suite of integrated clinical services centered around primary care, with no standalone software products or platforms. The core offering is comprehensive family medicine delivered through 8 providers (4 physicians and 4 physician assistants) offering preventive care, acute care, chronic disease management, and specialized services including allergy testing and immunotherapy, telemedicine via Doxy.me, dermatology, behavioral health, pediatric care, hearing services, travel medicine, DOT physicals, and Medicare wellness visits. Services are supported by on-site laboratory testing, care coordination programs, and a patient portal (FollowMyHealth) for appointment scheduling and health record access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Telemedicine Virtual video visits conducted via Doxy.me platform allowing patients to consult with providers remotely using Chrome, Firefox, or Safari on PC, tablet, or smartphone; billed through insurance as an in-person visit.
• Allergy Testing Prick technique skin testing performed on adults and children over age 5 to identify specific allergens causing symptoms such as itchy eyes, nasal congestion, wheezing, or hives.
• Allergy Immunotherapy Allergen immunotherapy administered as allergy shots involving gradual exposure to allergens over a 3-6 month build-up phase followed by 3-5 years of maintenance treatment to develop immunity.
• Preventive Health Services Comprehensive preventive care including hearing assessments, Medicare wellness visits, DEXA bone density scans, preventive health exams, and gender-specific preventive services for adult men and women.
• Pediatric Services Well child exams, developmental milestone assessments, and immunization scheduling following CDC-recommended childhood immunization schedules for children from birth through adolescence.
• Dermatology Services Skin care services including wart treatments (cryotherapy, salicylic acid), mole removals with biopsy evaluation, and acne management with nonprescription and prescription treatments.
• Behavioral Health Management Mental health services addressing depression, anxiety, and ADD/ADHD with diagnosis, treatment planning, and coordination including antidepressants, therapy, or lifestyle modifications.
• Chronic Disease Management Ongoing management of chronic conditions including diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational), hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and asthma/COPD with quarterly follow-up visits.
• Coronavirus Antibody Testing SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing via LabCorp assay checking IgG, IgM, and IgA antibody levels in blood for asymptomatic patients to detect past coronavirus infection.
• Travel Medicine Pre-travel consultations providing vaccinations, health screenings, travel recommendations, and guidance for international destinations including Europe, Middle-East, Tahiti, and China.
• DOT Physicals Department of Transportation medical examinations for commercial motor vehicle drivers performed by FMCSA-certified clinicians (Dr. Johnson and Suzy Runkel).
• Hearing Care Comprehensive hearing assessments including basic screening for patients age 55+ and detailed hearing exams, with hearing aid technology from Starkey, GN ReSound, Microson, and Siemens brands; included as part of annual care at no additional charge.
• DEXA Scans Bone density measurement using X-Ray technology to screen for Osteopenia and Osteoporosis, recommended for all post-menopausal women and men over age 70, with hip and lower back imaging.
• Medicare Wellness Visits Welcome to Medicare preventive visits for newly enrolled subscribers (within 12 months) and Annual Wellness Visits for ongoing Medicare patients, focusing on health promotion and disease detection without hands-on physical examination.
• Laboratory Services In-house and reference laboratory testing including TSH, Lipid Panel (HDL, LDL, VLDL, triglycerides), HBA1C, AST, PSA, Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, ALT, Potassium, Calcium, and Uric Acid with results typically available within 3-5 business days.
• Care Coordination Chronic disease management program pairing patients with Care Coordinators who work one-on-one to identify obstacles and goals, coordinating between primary care providers, specialists, and family members.
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Pharmacist-led medication review service evaluating appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, and convenience of all current medications (prescribed, over-the-counter, and supplements) to optimize patient health outcomes.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Minnesota Healthcare Network (MHN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAFP participates in the Minnesota Healthcare Network through which they contract with major insurance companies. This network affiliation allows the practice to serve patients with MHN-based insurance plans and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Fairview Physician Associates (FPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAFP participates in Fairview Physician Associates network through which they contract with major insurance companies. This affiliation enables quality outcomes studies and access to FPA clinical resources including inhaler instruction materials.
• Fairview Southdale HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary hospital affiliation where FAFP patients are admitted and cared for by hospitalists (hospital-employed physicians) who communicate regularly with FAFP providers.
• Spartan Nash BuildingminorOthersCommercial building where FAFP clinic office is located at 7600 France Ave Ste 4100, Edina, MN.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Allina Health: Twin Cities-based non-profit health system with primary care clinics throughout the metro area. Competes for primary care patients in the Edina region and represents the broader system-affiliated alternative to independent practice.
• ChenMed: Family-owned value-based primary care group serving Medicare patients with full-service centers. Comparable for comprehensive in-house services, care coordination, and senior-focused chronic disease management programs.
• MDVIP: National concierge primary care network with 1,000+ affiliated physicians emphasizing personalized, lifetime patient relationships. Comparable as a primary care model focused on individualized care, though MDVIP operates via annual membership fees rather than traditional insurance billing.
• Oak Street Health (CVS Health): Value-based primary care provider focused on Medicare patients, owned by CVS Health. Comparable for chronic disease management infrastructure, MTM offerings, and value-based care positioning — representing the PE-backed/system-affiliated competitive model FAFP would face at scale.
• One Medical (Amazon): Tech-enabled primary care platform owned by Amazon, offering comprehensive family medicine across major U.S. markets with strong digital patient experience. Comparable as a primary care provider emphasizing technology and patient relationships, though operating at vastly larger scale than an independent 8–9 provider practice.
• M Health Fairview: Minneapolis-based academic health system that operates Fairview Southdale Hospital — FAFP's primary hospital affiliate. Provides direct primary care competition in the Edina market and is the parent organization behind one of FAFP's network affiliations.
• Park Nicollet Health Services: Twin Cities-based integrated health system offering primary and specialty care across the Minneapolis metro, including Edina. A direct local competitor for primary care patients in FAFP's primary service area.
• HealthPartners: Minneapolis-based integrated health system with an extensive primary care clinic footprint across the Twin Cities. Competes for the same primary care patient population as FAFP in the Edina/Minneapolis market.

Others

• LabCorp: National clinical laboratory network providing reference lab services including SARS-CoV-2 antibody assays to FAFP. Functions as a supplier and integration partner to the practice rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Forward: Tech-forward primary care startup offering membership-based preventive care with proprietary health technology. Comparable as an independent primary care model leveraging technology to differentiate, though venture-backed and at smaller operational scale than FAFP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fafpedina
• Facebookfacebook.com/franceavefamily
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/france-avenue-family-physicians-p.a.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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