Bridger Orthopedic

What Bridger Orthopedic does

Bridger Orthopedic is a private, Montana-based orthopedic practice operating four clinic locations across Bozeman East, Bozeman West, Belgrade, and Dillon (the last via a partnership with Barrett Hospital). Founded around 2010 and tracing roots to the 2002 merger of Freestone Rehabilitation, the practice employs 51–100 staff and serves regional patients across southwest Montana with a comprehensive musculoskeletal care model spanning orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, physical and occupational therapy, walk-in orthopedic urgent care, occupational health, pain management, durable medical equipment, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The core offering is full-scope orthopedic surgical and non-operative care covering spine, shoulder, hand/wrist/elbow, hip, knee, foot/ankle, joint replacement, and orthopedic trauma, supplemented by specialty programs such as robotics-assisted outpatient partial knee replacement (NAVIO system), the BEAR implant for ACL restoration (first offered in Montana by Dr. Brandon Beamer), anterior-approach hip replacement, MLS laser therapy, and regenerative medicine (PRP, Lipogems, BMAC). Two athenahealth patient portals power records, billing, and scheduling access for the main clinic and the occupational health line. A $450 Online Second Opinion service extends the practice's specialist reach virtually.

Commercially, Bridger Orthopedic operates a fee-for-service, direct-to-consumer healthcare model with revenue generated across five streams: clinical services (insurance-billed office visits, imaging, injections, therapy, DME), surgical procedures (facility, surgeon, and anesthesia fees at affiliated Rocky Mountain Surgical Center and Bozeman Health Hospital), the online second opinion service, walk-in orthopedic urgent care, and occupational health / workers' compensation. Patient acquisition relies on community reputation, patient testimonials, educational content, the only orthopedic urgent care in the Gallatin Valley (open 7 days/week), and a coordinated physician referral network. The practice is privately held with physician-partner involvement (e.g., Nate Naprstek identified as a partner) and no disclosed institutional ownership.

Name

Bridger Orthopedic

Legal name

Bridger Orthopedic

Website

https://bridgerorthopedic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bridger Orthopedic is a Montana-based private orthopedic practice operating four clinics in Bozeman, Belgrade, and Dillon. It provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care including surgery, sports medicine, physical therapy, walk-in orthopedic urgent care, occupational health, and outpatient joint replacement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Hip & Knee Reconstruction (Arthroplasty) (HLAKALAH), Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA), Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE), Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG)

Keywords

• Orthopedic care services
• Sports medicine treatment
• Joint replacement surgery
• Physical therapy rehabilitation
• Occupational health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bozeman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery including office visits, diagnostic imaging, injections, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and durable medical equipment. Revenue generated through insurance billing and patient payments.
2. Surgical Procedures: Surgical procedures performed at affiliated hospitals and surgical centers including joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery, and trauma care. Revenue from facility fees, surgeon fees, and anesthesia services.
3. Online Second Opinion Service: Virtual second opinion service at $450 per review, including image and records review, video conference, and summary of recommendations. Not typically covered by insurance.
4. Urgent Care Services: Walk-in orthopedic urgent care providing immediate care for acute injuries including X-rays, fracture care, and sports physicals. Billed as office visit through insurance.
5. Occupational Health Services: Worker's compensation evaluations, pre-employment physicals, functional capacity evaluations, and injury treatment for employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bridger Orthopedic is a multi-location orthopedic medical practice in Montana that delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care, including orthopedic surgery (spine, shoulder, hip, knee, hand/wrist/elbow, foot/ankle, and joint replacement), sports medicine, physical and occupational therapy, walk-in orthopedic urgent care, occupational health, pain management, and regenerative medicine. The practice also offers an online second opinion service and ancillary offerings such as durable medical equipment and a 24-hour fitness center.

Product overview

Bridger Orthopedic operates as a multi-location orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Montana, offering a comprehensive suite of services across Bozeman, Belgrade, and Dillon. The core offering centers on orthopedic surgery and care spanning spine, extremities, joint replacement, and trauma, supplemented by sports medicine, physical and occupational therapy, orthopedic urgent care, occupational health, and pain management. Specialized programs include robotics-assisted outpatient joint replacement (NAVIO system), MLS laser therapy, regenerative medicine (PRP, Lipogems, BMAC), and a virtual Online Second Opinion service. The practice maintains patient-facing Athenahealth portals for medical records and billing access, and provides durable medical equipment and a fitness center as ancillary services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopedic Surgery and Care Comprehensive orthopedic surgical and non-operative care covering spine, shoulders, hands/wrists/elbows, hips, knees, feet/ankles, joint replacement, and orthopedic trauma for patients of all ages.
• Sports Medicine Specialized care for sports-related injuries and conditions, including treatment of ski and snowboard injuries, ACL repairs, rotator cuff treatment, and athletic trauma for athletes and active individuals.
• Physical and Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand therapy, and specialized certifications such as ASTYM, dry needling, and pelvic floor therapy at outpatient clinics in Bozeman and Belgrade.
• Orthopedic Urgent Care Walk-in orthopedic urgent care clinics in Bozeman West and Belgrade offering same-day treatment for acute injuries, X-ray services, fracture care, and sports physicals seven days a week without appointments.
• Occupational Health Services for work-related injuries including work conditioning, functional capacity evaluations, post-offer physical abilities testing, worker's compensation evaluations, and injured worker treatment for employers.
• Outpatient Joint Replacement Program Robotics-assisted partial knee replacement surgery using the NAVIO system, allowing minimally invasive outpatient procedures performed at affiliated surgical centers without overnight hospital stays.
• Pain Management and Rehabilitation Interventional pain management services and non-operative musculoskeletal care including physical medicine and rehab programs.
• Regenerative Medicine Biological and regenerative procedures including PRP (platelet-rich plasma), Lipogems, and BMAC (bone marrow aspirate concentrate) treatments for tissue healing and pain management.
• Online Second Opinion Service Virtual consultation service where fellowship-trained orthopedic specialists review medical records and imaging to provide expert second opinions via video conference, priced at $450 per review.
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Rental and sales of medical equipment including canes, crutches, walkers, raised toilet seats, compression socks, and assistive devices.
• 24-Hour Fitness Center Fitness facility available at the West Bozeman location for patient and community use as part of rehabilitation and wellness programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients can return home same day after joint replacement surgery with accelerated recovery through healing at home protocol.
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Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Barrett HospitalregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Barrett Hospital in Dillon, Montana to provide orthopedic care to residents of Beaverhead County and surrounding communities. Bridger Orthopedic specialists work collaboratively with Barrett Hospital's orthopedic professionals to ensure high quality care from diagnosis through rehabilitation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• OrthoCarolina: One of the largest independent orthopedic practices in the U.S., with sub-specialty surgeons, therapy, and urgent care across the Charlotte region. Comparable multi-site orthopedic group model, but operates at national scale.
• The CORE Institute:
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: Large multi-location orthopedic group in Georgia offering comprehensive surgical, non-surgical, and rehabilitation services. Closely comparable integrated care delivery model, but at much larger metropolitan scale.

Regional players

• Great Falls Orthopaedic Associates: Montana-based multi-specialty orthopedic group serving central Montana. Comparable in scale and regional orthopedics-plus-therapy model, but operates in a different geography (Great Falls vs. Gallatin Valley), making it a regional peer rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Twin Cities Orthopedics: Multi-location orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Minnesota offering surgery, therapy, and urgent orthopedic care. Highly comparable integrated service-line model, though at significantly larger scale and urban density.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bridgerortho
• Facebookfacebook.com/bridgerorthopedic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bridger-orthopedics-and-sports-medicine-p.c

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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