What Diagnostic Pain Center does

Diagnostic Pain Center is a privately-held interventional pain management medical practice founded in 2013 by Dr. Robert S. Marks, M.D., operating from two Austin, Texas clinic locations (North Austin on N Mopac Expressway and South/Central Austin on Bee Caves Road). The practice delivers a comprehensive portfolio of pain management services spanning spinal injections (epidural steroid injections in cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and caudal approaches), radiofrequency ablation procedures, nerve blocks, joint injections, neuromodulation therapies (spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation), regenerative medicine (PRP and biologic therapy), and surgical interventions (kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty). All procedures are performed under fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance for needle placement precision.

The practice serves individual patients experiencing acute and chronic pain conditions, including injury-related pain from auto accidents and workplace incidents, as well as referring physicians who require specialist interventional support. Revenue is generated through professional services billing across multiple payer categories: commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, workers' compensation, auto accident claims, and self-pay. The practice supports bilingual service delivery (English and Spanish), offers next-day appointments, and maintains a physician referral program with a dedicated online intake form.

The business operates on a founder-physician ownership model with no disclosed institutional investment or private equity backing. Technology infrastructure is built on standard healthcare SaaS (AdvancedMD patient portal, Leading Reach scheduling), with clinical differentiation anchored in Dr. Marks' dual board certifications, fellowship training at Texas Tech's International Pain Center, and procedural breadth across 25+ treatment modalities including advanced neuromodulation device implantation.

Name

Diagnostic Pain Center

Legal name

Diagnostic Pain Center

Website

https://diagnosticpaincenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Diagnostic Pain Center is a privately-held interventional pain management practice in Austin, Texas, operating two clinic locations that deliver comprehensive pain diagnosis and treatment—including spinal injections, radiofrequency ablation, neuromodulation, and biologic therapy—to individual patients across the Austin metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pain Management Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Management Clinics (Interventional & Medical) (HLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pain Medicine (Interventional/Neuropathic Pain) (HLAKAIAM), Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE), Pain Management & Interventional Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Interventional pain management
• Chronic pain treatment
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Epidural steroid injections

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Procedures and Treatments: Revenue generated from interventional pain management procedures including nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation trials and implants, joint injections, and other minimally invasive treatments. Billed through insurance or self-pay based on patient coverage.
2. Office Visits and Consultations: Revenue from new patient consultations, follow-up appointments, and procedure evaluations. Financial responsibility options include insurance, auto accident/injured, worker's comp, and self-pay (cash).
3. Medical Cannabis Consultations: THC Rapid Registration service for new medical cannabis patients as part of the Texas medical cannabis program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Diagnostic Pain Center is a physician-owned interventional pain management practice in Austin, Texas that diagnoses and treats acute and chronic pain through more than 25 fluoroscopy- and ultrasound-guided procedures. Services span epidural steroid injections (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, caudal and transforaminal), radiofrequency ablation/neurotomy, nerve blocks, joint injections, neuromodulation therapies (spinal cord stimulation, DRG stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation), regenerative biologic therapy (PRP), and structural procedures such as kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty. The practice accepts insurance, workers' compensation, auto accident claims, and self-pay and operates two clinic locations plus limited telemedicine for new patient consultations.

Product overview

Diagnostic Pain Center is a medical practice offering comprehensive interventional pain management services. The practice provides a portfolio of treatment modalities including spinal injections (epidural steroid injections in cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and caudal approaches), radiofrequency ablation procedures (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar facet neurotomy; genicular nerve ablation), nerve blocks (occipital, stellate ganglion, lumbar sympathetic, ilioinguinal, genitofemoral, intercostal, celiac plexus), joint injections (hip, knee, shoulder, sacroiliac), neuromodulation therapies (spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation), regenerative medicine (platelet-rich plasma, biologic therapy), and surgical procedures (kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty). The practice operates two Austin locations (North Austin on Mopac and South/Central Austin on Bee Cave Road) and accepts multiple insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial carriers.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Pain Management Consultation Comprehensive new-patient and follow-up evaluation service for patients with acute or chronic pain. Includes thorough patient history, physical examination, imaging review, individualized evidence-based treatment planning, and bilingual (English/Spanish) intake. Designed for adults and seniors in the Austin/Central Texas region seeking an accurate diagnosis before interventional treatment.
• Epidural Steroid Injections (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Caudal, Transforaminal) Outpatient injection of steroid medication into the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, caudal, or transforaminal epidural space to reduce inflammation and relieve nerve-related neck, mid-back, low back, or leg pain. Delivered with X-ray (fluoroscopy) guidance for accurate needle placement. Intended for patients with radiculopathy, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and related nerve root irritation.
• Radiofrequency Ablation / Radiofrequency Neurotomy (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar Facet, Genicular) Minimally invasive procedures that use thermal or pulsed radiofrequency energy to create heat lesions or pulsed currents on nerves transmitting facet joint pain in the neck, thoracic spine, and lower back, or on genicular nerves around the knee. Can provide 6-12 months of relief for facet joint syndrome and chronic knee pain. Indicated for patients who have responded positively to diagnostic medial branch or genicular nerve blocks.
• Spinal Cord Stimulation Chronic pain treatment using an implanted pulse generator that delivers electrical currents to the spinal cord to interfere with pain signals. Includes a trial period followed by permanent implantation with a patient-controlled programmer. Indicated for refractory chronic pain with reported reductions in pain symptoms of 50-70%.
• Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation Neurostimulation therapy that targets specific dorsal root ganglia using the Abbott Labs Proclaim PRG pulse generator (typical battery life of 6.5 years at normal settings) to manage intractable pain from discrete nerve roots in the thoracic and lumbar spine. Indicated for complex regional pain syndrome and other focal chronic pain syndromes, with reported significant pain relief in 80% of patients after recovery from implantation.
• Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Chronic pain treatment involving implantation of a small electrical device that sends currents to peripheral nerves to alter pain signal transmission. Includes a trial period before permanent implantation. Indicated for patients with chronic peripheral neuropathic pain who have not responded to conservative management.
• Neuromodulation (Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation and Intrathecal Drug Delivery) Treatment methods targeting the brain or nervous system with electrical stimulation or medication delivery to block pain signals. Includes therapeutic electrical stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery via implanted devices for patients with severe, refractory chronic pain.
• Nerve Blocks (Occipital, Stellate Ganglion, Lumbar Sympathetic, Ilioinguinal, Genitofemoral, Intercostal, Celiac Plexus, Medial Branch, Selective Nerve Root, Costovertebral) Diagnostic and therapeutic injections of local anesthetic (with optional steroid) delivered around specific peripheral, sympathetic, or spinal nerves to block pain signals, confirm the source of pain, and relieve conditions such as occipital neuralgia, complex regional pain syndrome, abdominal/chest pain, pelvic pain, and post-herpetic neuralgia. Some procedures use ultrasound or X-ray guidance for needle placement.
• Joint Injections (Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Elbow, Ankle, Wrist, Bursa, Sacroiliac, Facet, Carpal Tunnel) Corticosteroid injections (with local anesthetic) into joints and peri-articular bursae of the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrist, sacroiliac joint, facet joints, carpal tunnel, and other bursae to reduce inflammation and pain from bursitis, tendinitis, osteoarthritis, facet joint syndrome, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Relief typically lasts several weeks to months.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Biologic Regenerative Therapy Regenerative therapy using concentrated growth factors, platelets, and healing molecules derived from the patient's own blood to promote healing for acute and chronic pain conditions including rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, and arthritis. Used as a non-surgical alternative for select patients.
• Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty Minimally invasive procedures treating vertebral compression fractures by injecting bone cement into the fractured vertebra (vertebroplasty) or first inflating a balloon to restore spinal height before cement injection (kyphoplasty). Indicated for patients with painful vertebral compression fractures.
• Spinal Discography (Provocative Discography) Diagnostic procedure involving injection of contrast dye into spinal discs under imaging guidance to identify whether an abnormal intervertebral disc is the source of a patient's back pain. Used to inform surgical or interventional treatment planning.
• RACZ Caudal Neurolysis Minimally invasive catheter-based procedure that dissolves scar tissue in the epidural space after back surgery using an injected solution and image-guided catheter delivery. Indicated for patients with persistent pain following prior spinal surgery (post-laminectomy/failed back surgery syndrome).
• Botox Injections for Chronic Migraines FDA-approved Botox injection treatment for chronic migraine headaches in adults, administered at specific points around the head, neck, and shoulders and repeated approximately every 12 weeks. Targeted at patients meeting chronic migraine criteria who have not responded adequately to other preventive therapies.
• Trigger Point Injections Outpatient procedure injecting local anesthetic (with optional corticosteroid) into painful muscle trigger points to inactivate muscle knots and alleviate local or referred myofascial pain. Indicated for patients with myofascial pain syndrome and related musculoskeletal complaints.
• Telemedicine Consultation (Limited) Limited telemedicine-based new patient consultation service for select cases, allowing prospective patients to begin evaluation remotely before potential in-person interventional treatment. Scheduled through the practice's online appointment request system.
• Genicular Nerve Block and Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation Targeted procedures around the superior medial, superior lateral, and inferior medial genicular nerves of the knee used both as diagnostic blocks and as 6-12 month therapeutic ablation for chronic knee pain. Indicated for patients seeking non-surgical alternatives for knee osteoarthritis or post-surgical knee pain.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of patients experience significant pain relief after DRG stimulation recovery from implantation
• +3 more outcomes

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Direct peers

• Advanced Pain Care: Austin-based, multi-location interventional pain management group offering similar spine injections, RFA, and neuromodulation services to Central Texas patients. Closest direct competitor given overlapping geography and service catalog.
• Balcones Pain Consultants: Austin pain medicine practice delivering interventional procedures and consults in the same metropolitan market. Comparable physician-owned model focused on chronic and acute pain.
• Trinity Integrated Health / Tricity Pain: Texas pain management provider delivering nerve blocks, joint injections, and regenerative therapies in the same regional market, targeting similar chronic-pain patient profiles.
• Central Texas Pain Center: Central Texas–based interventional pain management clinic providing a similar mix of fluoroscopy-guided injections and nerve blocks to patients in the broader Austin region.

Broad incumbents

• National Spine & Pain Centers: One of the largest U.S. interventional pain management networks with a broad portfolio of treatments analogous to Diagnostic Pain Center, but operating at national scale with corporate infrastructure.
• US Anesthesia Partners: Large physician-services group providing anesthesiology and pain management across multiple states; offers overlapping interventional pain services as part of a broader perioperative platform.

Others

• Abbott (Pain Stimulation Devices): Medical device manufacturer whose Proclaim DRG and spinal cord stimulation systems are deployed at Diagnostic Pain Center; represents an enabling relationship rather than a competitor, but shapes technology access.

Regional players

• Texas Pain Relief Group: Regional Texas pain practice offering interventional pain procedures including spinal cord stimulation and RFA, comparable in scope though operating across different DFW/Houston-area locations.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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