Northern Arizona Orthopaedics

What Northern Arizona Orthopaedics does

Northern Arizona Orthopaedics (legal entity Center for Orthopedic Research and Education, LLC) is a private, multi-location orthopedic and spine practice founded in the 1970s and serving Northern Arizona communities for over 50 years. The practice operates clinic locations in Flagstaff (main hub), Prescott Valley, and Lakeside in the White Mountains area, with a headcount range of 101-250 employees. It delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care across general orthopedics, sports medicine, hand and wrist surgery, joint replacement (hip and knee), spine care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical therapy, urgent orthopedic walk-in care, and an EMG electrodiagnostic lab. The practice is managed by HOPCo (Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company) and is structurally integrated with The CORE Institute network in Phoenix and Michigan.

The technical capability set centers on advanced surgical and non-surgical modalities. Surgical offerings include MAKO robotic arm-assisted partial knee and hip replacement, dual portal endoscopic spine surgery for spinal stenosis, Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF), minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), arthroscopic distal tibial allograft bone augmentation for severe shoulder bone loss, and standard total joint arthroplasty. Non-surgical offerings include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy as a self-pay regenerative option and physical medicine/rehabilitation interventional procedures. On-site diagnostics include X-ray, ultrasound, and an AANEM-certified EMG laboratory. Patient-facing technology includes an Athenahealth-powered patient portal and SwervePay online bill payment.

The business model is primarily fee-for-service medical care billed through insurance, supplemented by self-pay revenue from PRP therapy and $10 sports physicals for high school students. Go-to-market is a hybrid direct-to-consumer model: same-day Urgent Ortho walk-in service in Flagstaff, scheduled appointments via website and phone, content marketing through educational articles and videos, and community outreach via local sports physicals. HOPCo provides centralized practice management, digital analytics, and operational support under a value-based care framework. Ownership is private with indirect physician ownership interests in multiple affiliated ambulatory surgery centers and The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital.

Name

Northern Arizona Orthopaedics

Legal name

Center for Orthopedic Research and Education, LLC.

Website

https://northazortho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Northern Arizona Orthopaedics is a private, multi-location orthopedic and spine practice serving Flagstaff, Prescott Valley, and the White Mountains with joint replacement, sports medicine, hand surgery, urgent walk-in care, and advanced minimally invasive spine procedures under HOPCo management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE), Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI), Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA)

Keywords

• Orthopedic care
• Joint replacement
• Sports medicine
• Spine surgery
• Pain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Flagstaff

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. Orthopedic Medical Services: Provides orthopedic and spine care services including surgical and non-surgical treatments, billed through insurance and patient payments
2. PRP Therapy Self-Pay: Platelet Rich Plasma therapy is currently not covered by insurance companies and is offered as a self-pay procedure with deposit required; payments through CareCredit accepted

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Northern Arizona Orthopaedics is a multi-location medical practice providing comprehensive orthopedic and spine care, including joint replacement, sports medicine, hand and wrist surgery, spine and pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and physical therapy. The practice delivers same-day walk-in urgent orthopedic care and advanced surgical procedures such as MAKO robotic-assisted joint replacement, minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery, OLIF, and PRP therapy across Flagstaff, Prescott Valley, and Lakeside, Arizona.

Product overview

Northern Arizona Orthopaedics is a multi-location orthopedic practice offering a comprehensive range of bone, joint, and spine care services across Northern Arizona. The practice operates through four clinic locations (Flagstaff, Prescott Valley, Lakeside, and Winslow) and provides integrated care including general orthopaedics, urgent ortho walk-in services, sports medicine, spine care through the Spine and Pain Center, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical therapy, and hand/wrist surgery. Advanced surgical offerings include robotic joint replacement (MAKO), minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS/endoscopic), PRP therapy, hip replacement, and OLIF procedures. The practice also operates an EMG laboratory and provides patient education resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Urgent Ortho Walk-in clinic providing same-day care for new bone, joint and muscle injuries within 14 days of occurrence, with on-site X-ray, casting, bracing and splinting services, available to individual patients at the Flagstaff location.
• Orthopaedics General orthopedic care for bones, joints, muscles and supporting structures across multiple sub-specialties, delivered to patients with musculoskeletal conditions across Northern Arizona.
• Sports Medicine Specialized care for sports-related injuries and conditions, including prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, targeted at athletes and active individuals in Northern Arizona.
• Spine Care (Spine and Pain Center) Comprehensive spine care including surgical and non-surgical treatments for back and neck conditions through the Spine and Pain Center, for patients with spinal disorders and chronic pain.
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Non-surgical approach to treating spinal conditions and musculoskeletal pain through interventional procedures, medications, and physical therapy for patients seeking conservative treatment options.
• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation services to restore strength, mobility and function following injury or surgery for post-operative and injured patients.
• Hand & Wrist Surgery Specialized surgical care for hand and wrist conditions including carpal tunnel release, Dupuytren's contracture, tendon injuries, arthritis, fractures, and microvascular surgery for patients with upper extremity disorders.
• Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery (MAKO) MAKO robotic arm-assisted joint replacement surgery for partial knee and hip replacements, providing custom-fit implants with computer-guided precision for patients requiring joint arthroplasty.
• Hip Replacement Total hip arthroplasty using anterior, lateral or posterior approaches to replace damaged hip joints with prosthetic components for patients with severe hip arthritis or damage.
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy Natural healing therapy using concentrated platelets from the patient's own blood to promote tissue regeneration and accelerate healing of injuries such as arthritis, tendinitis and soft tissue damage, offered as a self-pay procedure not covered by insurance.
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) Endoscopic spine surgery using small incisions (less than 1/2 inch) with specialized video camera and instruments to treat disc herniations and nerve compression with faster recovery times and minimal tissue trauma.
• Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF) Minimally invasive spine fusion technique approaching from the side of the body to repair discs and vertebrae, avoiding muscle stripping and resulting in shorter recovery time and less post-surgical pain.
• EMG Lab Electrodiagnostic medicine laboratory certified with exemplary status through the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, providing nerve and muscle condition testing for patients with suspected neuromuscular disorders.
• Sports Physicals for High School Students Sports physical examinations priced at $10 for high school student-athletes, supporting community access to pre-participation medical clearance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dual portal endoscopic spine surgery results in faster, less painful recovery compared to traditional spinal stenosis surgery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HOPCo (Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOPCo manages Northern Arizona Orthopaedics as part of an integrated musculoskeletal value-based health outcomes management network. HOPCo provides centralized practice management, digital analytics, and operational support. Northern Arizona Orthopaedics is affiliated with The CORE Institute in Phoenix and Michigan, all managed by HOPCo.
• The CORE InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthern Arizona Orthopaedics is managed alongside The CORE Institute in Phoenix and Michigan under HOPCo management. Physicians are actively involved in orthopedic research and education directed at advancing orthopedic surgery and improving patient outcomes.
• The CORE Institute Specialty HospitalminorOthersMany physicians have indirect ownership in The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital, a physician-owned hospital. Additional affiliated facilities include Banner Surgery Center - Union Hills, Elevation Surgery Center, Sunrise Ambulatory Surgery Center, Tri-City Surgery Center, Bone and Joint Surgery Center of Novi, and Lakes Surgery Center.
• Flagstaff Business NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal news outlet featuring Northern Arizona Orthopaedics physicians in Ask the Expert columns and covering practice innovations and community events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mayo Clinic: Major academic medical system with orthopedic specialty departments including joint replacement and spine surgery. While not directly competing in the same Arizona geography, it draws complex referral cases that might otherwise be treated by regional practices like Northern Arizona Orthopaedics.
• HCA Healthcare: National for-profit hospital system with significant orthopedic and spine service lines across multiple markets, often including ambulatory surgery centers. Represents a large-scale competitor in elective orthopedic surgery.
• Banner Health: Large regional nonprofit health system with hospitals and clinics across Arizona, including Flagstaff. Operates orthopedic service lines and ambulatory surgery centers that directly compete with Northern Arizona Orthopaedics for elective joint, spine, and sports medicine cases across the same geography.
• HonorHealth: Arizona-based integrated health system offering orthopedic and spine specialty services through employed physician groups and dedicated orthopedic hospitals. Competes for surgical volume and referral relationships across the broader Arizona market.
• Steward Health Care: Large national hospital and physician group operator with orthopedic service lines across multiple states. Competes for orthopedic surgical referrals through employed orthopedic surgeons and ambulatory surgery centers.
• Tenet Healthcare: National hospital operator with orthopedic specialty hospitals and United Surgical Partners International (USPI) ambulatory surgery centers that compete in joint replacement, spine, and sports medicine across multiple markets.

Direct peers

• The CORE Institute: Headquartered in Phoenix and managed alongside Northern Arizona Orthopaedics under HOPCo, The CORE Institute offers the same multi-specialty orthopedic and spine care model with subspecialty depth in joint replacement, spine, sports medicine, and hand surgery. It is the closest operating peer given shared HOPCo management, integrated value-based care infrastructure, and overlapping physician ownership interests.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Large multi-specialty orthopedic practice offering joint replacement, spine, sports medicine, and hand surgery across multiple locations. Shares the integrated specialty practice model with Northern Arizona Orthopaedics, though operating in a different geography.
• Tucson Orthopaedic Institute: Multi-location orthopedic specialty practice in Southern Arizona offering joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand, and physical therapy services — same multi-specialty orthopedic model as Northern Arizona Orthopaedics but serving a different Arizona region.

Regional players

• OrthoArizona: Multi-specialty orthopedic practice operating across the Phoenix metropolitan area with subspecialty offerings in spine, sports medicine, joint replacement, and pain management. A direct regional Arizona competitor for complex orthopedic cases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/northazortho
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthAZOrtho

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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