What Renal Associates does

Renal Associates of Baton Rouge, LLC is a private specialty physician practice providing comprehensive nephrology care across the Greater Baton Rouge area in Louisiana. Founded in 1973 as the Hemodialysis Physicians Group by Drs. George 'Tip' McKnight and Tom Cock, the practice rebranded as Renal Associates in 1998 and is self-described as the largest nephrology-specific practice in Louisiana. It employs 15 physicians and 10 Nurse Practitioners supported by 40+ staff across 4 clinic locations (Baton Rouge main office, Gonzales, Walker/Livingston, Zachary), 5 hospital affiliations (Baton Rouge General, Our Lady of the Lake, Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, Lane Memorial, Woman's Hospital), and a dedicated Baton Rouge Vascular Access Center. Physicians also manage dialysis treatments for patients at 23 local Fresenius-affiliated outpatient dialysis facilities.

The practice delivers diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive renal care spanning chronic kidney disease consultation, problem hypertension treatment, electrolyte disorder management, transplantation consultation, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis oversight, and anemia management associated with CKD. Underlying technology includes the Acumen EHR with Acumen 2.0 shared patient record capability, the MyChart patient portal, Acumen Rounder for scheduling, Doxy.me for telehealth, and Citrix/TeamViewer for remote operations. Clinical research is operated through the Frenova Renal Research F1RST Up alliance under Dr. Michael Roppolo, supporting Phase I-IV drug and device trials. Ancillary services include onsite phlebotomy via Orion Laboratories, a Chronic Care Management (CCM) program under Medicare, and patient education resources.

The business model is clinical fee-for-service reimbursement from Medicare, Louisiana Medicaid, and contracted commercial insurance plans, with co-pays and deductibles collected at time of service and full payment expected within 60 days. Patient acquisition is driven by physician referrals, hospital affiliations, community presence (Kidney Walk sponsorship, social media), and patient testimonials. Differentiators include the AHA Hypertension Practice Center Certification (first in Louisiana), 50+ years of operating history, and breadth of clinical footprint across hospitals, clinics, and dialysis units.

Name

Renal Associates

Legal name

Renal Associates of Baton Rouge, LLC

Website

https://renalassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Renal Associates of Baton Rouge is the largest nephrology-specific practice in Louisiana, operating 4 clinics, 5 hospital affiliations, and dialysis management at 23 facilities for CKD, dialysis, and hypertension patients across Greater Baton Rouge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nephrology Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Nephrology Practice (HLAKAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dialysis Services (Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis) (HLAKAHAC), Interventional Nephrology (Dialysis Access Procedures) (HLAKAHAE), Home Dialysis Support & Training Providers (HLAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Nephrology practice
• Kidney disease care
• Dialysis treatment
• Hypertension management
• Renal health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from patient consultations, dialysis management, laboratory services, vascular access procedures, and clinical research. The practice participates in Medicare and Louisiana Medicaid programs, is contracted with most insurance plans, and collects co-pays and deductibles at time of service. Full payment is expected within 60 days from date of service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Renal Associates is a nephrology medical practice that diagnoses and manages chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, hypertension, and related conditions, and coordinates dialysis care for patients referred to the practice. Services are delivered by specialist physicians through outpatient clinic visits and hospital-based consultations, primarily serving adult patients in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area.

Product overview

Renal Associates of Baton Rouge is the largest nephrology practice in Louisiana, operating as a comprehensive kidney care provider with 15 physicians and 10 Nurse Practitioners across 4 offices and 5 hospitals. The practice offers an integrated suite of services including Nephrology Services (consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders), Telehealth virtual visits, Laboratory Services through Orion Laboratories partnership, Vascular Access Center for dialysis access management, Clinical Research through Frenova Baton Rouge partnership, and Dialysis Management at 23 outpatient facilities. The practice provides patient-facing tools including MyChart patient portal, Chronic Care Management program, and renal diet resources, all coordinated through internal Acumen EHR and Acumen Rounder systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outpatient nephrology consultations In-person specialist evaluation of kidney-related conditions including chronic kidney disease, glomerular disease, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders for adult patients referred by primary care or other physicians.
• Chronic kidney disease management Longitudinal specialist management of progressive chronic kidney disease, including staging, medication management, dietary counseling referrals, and preparation for renal replacement therapy.
• Dialysis care coordination Medical oversight of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients, including monthly dialysis unit visits, treatment plan management, and coordination with dialysis center staff.
• Hypertension management Specialist evaluation and treatment of high blood pressure, particularly complex or resistant hypertension that is secondary to or comorbid with kidney disease.
• Hospital-based nephrology consultations Inpatient nephrology consultative services for hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury, severe electrolyte disturbances, or other renal emergencies at partner hospitals in the Baton Rouge area.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Frenova Renal ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership with Frenova Renal Research, a Fresenius Medical Care North America company, to conduct clinical trials. Under the direction of Dr. Michael Roppolo, the practice conducts Phase I-IV drug and device clinical development research. Renal Associates is a member of the Frenova F1RST Up alliance, a highly select group of sites chosen for expertise in renal research and track record of rapid patient recruitment and retention. Since partnering with Frenova, the practice has tripled in size in staff and research studies offered.
• Orion LaboratoriescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Orion Laboratories for onsite phlebotomy and laboratory services. Orion has staff onsite Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm. Renal Associates will no longer schedule lab appointments directly; patients visit Orion Lab locations including the main clinic to have labs drawn prior to appointments.
• Baton Rouge Vascular Access CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationPhysicians of Renal Associates provide medical services at the Baton Rouge Vascular Access Center, specializing in critical maintenance and management of dialysis accesses. The access center is open Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4pm at 505 East Airport Ave., Baton Rouge LA 70806.
• Fresenius Kidney CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Fresenius Kidney Care for dialysis services. Renal Associates manages patient dialysis treatments at 23 Fresenius dialysis locations across the Greater Baton Rouge area. Fresenius also provides insurance information and Medicare Advantage plan resources for patients.
• Hospitals (Baton Rouge General, Our Lady of the Lake, Lane Memorial, Woman's Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenal Associates physicians provide inpatient care at 5 area hospitals: Baton Rouge General Hospital, Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, Lane Memorial Hospital, and Woman's Hospital.
• National Kidney FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for annual Baton Rouge Kidney Walk. The staff of Renal Associates has consistently been the top team donor, helping fund the National Kidney Foundation's Louisiana programs including crisis intervention fund, summer camp for children with CKD, area Kidney Health screenings, and education initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DaVita Kidney Care: Largest U.S. dialysis services provider with extensive nephrology partnerships. A broad incumbent whose affiliated nephrologists compete for the same referral and dialysis management relationships that Renal Associates operates in.
• American Renal Associates: Dialysis services and nephrology group platform (now under Innovative Renal Health). Comparable as both a dialysis operator and a partner/acquirer of nephrology medical groups.
• Fresenius Medical Care: Global dialysis services and renal products company that is also Renal Associates' key partner (Fresenius operates the 23 dialysis facilities and its Frenova unit runs the practice's clinical research). Comparable as the dominant incumbent in the kidney care space.
• U.S. Renal Care: PE-backed dialysis provider operating hundreds of facilities nationally with embedded nephrology relationships. Represents the consolidator/rollup competitor threat.
• Satellite Healthcare: Non-profit dialysis provider with integrated nephrology medical group model in California. An established operator combining dialysis operations with physician practice services.

Direct peers

• Kidney Specialists of Kentucky / Nephrology Associates of Kentucky: Regional multi-physician nephrology practice providing comprehensive CKD, dialysis management, and hypertension services. Directly comparable multi-site specialty practice structure.
• Dallas Nephrology Associates: Large multi-physician nephrology practice in Texas offering CKD, dialysis management, hypertension, and transplant care. Closely comparable to Renal Associates in scale, multi-site model, and comprehensive nephrology service offering.
• Nephrology Associates of Central Florida: Multi-office nephrology practice in Florida offering CKD, dialysis, hypertension, and kidney stone care. Comparable physician-owned group model with multiple satellite locations.
• Birmingham Nephrology Associates: Multi-physician nephrology practice serving Alabama with comprehensive kidney care including dialysis management and vascular access. Similar specialty group model and regional dominance.

Others

• Acumen Healthcare Solutions (EHR Vendor): EHR/practice management vendor used by Renal Associates for shared patient records. Not a competitor but an enabling technology partner relevant to understanding the practice's tech stack and clinical workflow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/renalassociates
• Instagraminstagram.com/renalassociates
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/renal-associates-of-baton-rouge-llc.

Compliance2 records

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