National Biological Corp

Medical Phototherapy Devicesnatbiocorp.com

Company typePrivate
Founded1968
HeadquartersBeachwood, United States
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

National Biological Corp firmographics

Firmographics

Name: National Biological Corp
Website: https://natbiocorp.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1968
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

National Biological Corp industry classification

Industry

Product category: Medical Phototherapy Devices
NAICS: Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)
SIC: Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Services-Health Services (8000)
akta.pro primary industry: LED Light Therapy Treatments (HSALADAJ)
akta.pro secondary industries: Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAL), Psoriasis & Eczema Specialty Care (HLAKACAL)

Keywords

Phototherapy devices
Narrowband UVB systems
Medical light therapy
Dermatology equipment
Prescription medical devices

Where National Biological Corp is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Beachwood
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Markets served

National Biological Corp business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Phototherapy Device Sales: Sale of prescription phototherapy devices (home and clinical models) to patients and healthcare providers. Devices are prescribed by dermatologists and covered by major insurance providers.
Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue generated through insurance coverage for both home phototherapy and in-office treatments. The company highlights broad insurance coverage with $0 cost for eligible patients.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Monthly	Home Phototherapy - Patient Cost

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

National Biological Corp product offering

Product offering

Core offering

National Biological Corp, doing business as Phothera, manufactures and sells prescription Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) phototherapy devices for the treatment of chronic skin conditions including psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). The portfolio includes home-use devices, in-office clinical systems, iontophoresis equipment, seasonal affective disorder light therapy, and proprietary controllers with EMR integration.

Product overview

Phothera (by National Biological Corp) offers a comprehensive portfolio of prescription phototherapy products for treating chronic skin conditions including psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). The product line consists of home phototherapy devices (Phothera 100 through Phothera 1200 series) for patient use under physician prescription, clinical phototherapy devices (Phothera Pro series) for dermatology practices, specialty devices including Aquex (iontophoresis) for hyperhidrosis and SAD Solutions for seasonal affective disorder, and supporting controller systems (Guided Mode, DT, ClearLink, SmartTouch). The home devices feature Guided Mode technology with built-in AAD treatment protocols and safety guardrails, achieving 3x higher adherence in clinical trials. All products utilize narrowband UVB phototherapy, which is a first-line treatment per AAD guidelines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Phothera 100: Home phototherapy device
Phothera 100XL
Phothera 200
Phothera 400
Phothera 600LT
Phothera 600
Phothera 600-3D
Phothera HF
Phothera 1200
Phothera Pro HF
Phothera Pro 2400
Phothera Pro 4000 XL
Phothera Pro 4800 Max
Aquex
SAD Solutions
Guided Mode Technology
DT Controller
ClearLink Controller
SmartTouch Controller System

Products and services

Phothera 100 Entry-level home Narrowband UVB phototherapy device for treating chronic skin conditions (psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, CTCL) under physician prescription.
Phothera 100XL Extended-coverage home Narrowband UVB phototherapy device for treating chronic skin conditions under physician prescription.
Phothera 200 Mid-range home Narrowband UVB phototherapy device for treating chronic skin conditions under physician prescription.
Phothera 400 Home Narrowband UVB phototherapy device with enhanced coverage for treating chronic skin conditions under physician prescription.
Phothera 600LT Light-therapy home Narrowband UVB phototherapy device for treating chronic skin conditions under physician prescription.
Phothera 600 Full-coverage home Narrowband UVB phototherapy device for treating chronic skin conditions under physician prescription.
Phothera 600-3D Three-dimensional coverage home Narrowband UVB phototherapy device for treating chronic skin conditions under physician prescription.
Phothera HF High-frequency home Narrowband UVB phototherapy device for treating chronic skin conditions under physician prescription.
Phothera 1200 Maximum-coverage home Narrowband UVB phototherapy device for treating chronic skin conditions under physician prescription.
Phothera Pro HF High-frequency in-office Narrowband UVB clinical phototherapy device designed for dermatology practices.
Phothera Pro 2400 Enhanced-power in-office Narrowband UVB clinical phototherapy device designed for dermatology practices.
Phothera Pro 4000 XL Extra-large in-office Narrowband UVB clinical phototherapy device designed for dermatology practices.
Phothera Pro 4800 Max Maximum-power in-office Narrowband UVB clinical phototherapy device designed for dermatology practices.
Aquex Iontophoresis device for treating hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and related dermatological conditions.
SAD Solutions Light therapy device for treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and related conditions.
Guided Mode Technology Controller Smart controller featuring American Academy of Dermatology treatment protocols with built-in safety guardrails, on-device app, and demonstrated 3x higher adherence in clinical trials.
DT Controller Phototherapy device controller for managing treatment sessions.
ClearLink Controller Smart controller for prescription phototherapy devices, compatible with Epic and EMA electronic medical record systems for prescribing and documentation.
SmartTouch Controller System Touchscreen-based controller system for managing phototherapy treatments in dermatology practice settings.

Quantifiable outcome

3x higher adherence compared to standard home phototherapy (LITE Study, n=783)
+1 more outcomes

Companies that use National Biological Corp

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

National Biological Corp technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

National Biological Corp partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

Epic Systems CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationEpic is an electronic medical record (EMR) system provider. Phothera devices are compatible with Epic for EMR-compatible prescribing and documentation, allowing dermatologists to integrate phototherapy prescriptions into their existing EHR workflows.
Modernizing Medicine (EMA)coreTechnology or IntegrationEMA is an electronic medical record system for dermatology practices. Phothera's ClearLink Controller and phototherapy devices are compatible with EMA to support prescribing and documentation within the dermatology EHR workflow.
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAD treatment guidelines recommend NB-UVB phototherapy as a first-line therapy for psoriasis, vitiligo, and CTCL. Phothera's Guided Mode devices include AAD protocols built-in, aligning with national dermatology treatment guidelines.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

National Biological Corp competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Daavlin: Daavlin is a U.S.-based manufacturer of NB-UVB and UVA phototherapy devices for home and clinical use, directly competing with Phothera's home and clinical product lines across the same dermatology indications.
UVBioTek: UVBioTek produces NB-UVB phototherapy devices for home and in-office treatment of chronic skin conditions, directly comparable to Phothera's NB-UVB home and clinical portfolio.
STRATA Skin Sciences: STRATA Skin Sciences markets dermatology devices including XTRAC excimer laser and VTRAC phototherapy systems for psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis, overlapping directly with Phothera's indications and clinical channel.
Solarc Systems: Solarc Systems manufactures home and clinical UV phototherapy equipment for psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo, competing head-to-head with Phothera in both prescriber channels and patient-direct sales.

Broad incumbents

Zimmer MedizinSysteme: Zimmer MedizinSysteme is a broader medical device company offering phototherapy among other aesthetic and dermatology equipment, overlapping with Phothera but not specializing in NB-UVB home devices.
Cutera: Cutera manufactures light- and laser-based aesthetic and dermatology devices, addressing overlapping dermatology clinical decision-makers and competing for the same practice capital expenditure.
Cynosure: Cynosure offers a broad portfolio of aesthetic and dermatology light-based devices, addressing dermatology practices that may also be customers of Phothera's clinical phototherapy line.
Lumenis: Lumenis (now part of Boston Scientific) is a global aesthetics and dermatology device company with light-based platforms including intense pulsed light and laser systems that compete for the same dermatology practice capital budget as Phothera's clinical devices.

Emerging players

Dermalux: Dermalux is a UK-based maker of LED phototherapy systems for clinical and home skincare use, with adjacent but narrower indication scope than Phothera's NB-UVB prescription line.

Others

Eli Lilly (Taltz): Eli Lilly markets Taltz (ixekizumab) and other immunology biologics for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and related indications, representing the systemic biologic treatment modality that competes with NB-UVB phototherapy for the same patient population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

National Biological Corp financial estimates

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National Biological Corp leadership team

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National Biological Corp funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

National Biological Corp M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about National Biological Corp

What does National Biological Corp do?

When was National Biological Corp founded?

National Biological Corp was founded in 1968. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is National Biological Corp based?

National Biological Corp is headquartered in Beachwood, United States, in the North America region.

How does National Biological Corp make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Phototherapy Device Sales are the primary driver. The others are insurance Reimbursement.

Who are National Biological Corp's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Daavlin, UVBioTek, STRATA Skin Sciences and Solarc Systems. Broad incumbents are Zimmer MedizinSysteme, Cutera, Cynosure and Lumenis. Dermalux is listed as an emerging player. Eli Lilly (Taltz) is listed as an others.

Does National Biological Corp have an API?

No public API is recorded for National Biological Corp.

What industry is National Biological Corp in?

National Biological Corp's product category is Medical Phototherapy Devices. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSALADAJ, LED Light Therapy Treatments, with a secondary code of HLAIACAL, Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals. Its NAICS code is 3391 and its SIC code is 3841.