Katy Internal Medicine Associates

What Katy Internal Medicine Associates does

Katy Internal Medicine Associates (KIMA) is an independent medical practice established in 1981, operating from a single location at 707 S Fry Rd, Suite 480, Katy, TX 77450. The practice delivers adult and geriatric internal medicine services through a team of 7 board-certified physicians (Dr. Campana, Dr. Chung, Dr. Cotton, Dr. Kalapatapu, Dr. Mehta, Dr. Solis Jr., Dr. Thomas) and 2 advanced practice registered nurses (Jaqueline Richard and Alejandra Lucas), with 11-50 total employees. Core services include adult medicine, geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, concierge care programs (both in-house and through MDVIP), telemedicine, and second-opinion consultations. The practice is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital, and participates in multiple insurance networks including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, Medicare Advantage, and Traditional Medicare.

KIMA generates revenue through a hybrid model combining fee-for-service office visits, insurance billing, concierge/MDVIP annual memberships, and payment plans for qualifying uninsured patients. Technology infrastructure is built on Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems with the FollowMyHealth patient portal for 24/7 patient access, MediCopy for HIPAA-compliant medical records release, and Timedoc Health for chronic care management and remote patient monitoring. The practice is a CMS Accountable Care Organization (ACO) participant and a member of the Harris County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association. KIMA was voted Best Internal Medicine Group in Katy, TX for two consecutive years. Effective April 1, 2026, KIMA became an out-of-network provider for BCBSTX commercial insurance plans following unsuccessful contract renegotiations between Memorial Hermann Physician Network (MHMD) and BCBSTX.

Name

Katy Internal Medicine Associates

Legal name

Katy Internal Medicine Associates, L.L.P.

Website

https://kimatx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Katy Internal Medicine Associates is an independent medical practice in Katy, TX, established in 1981, providing adult and geriatric internal medicine services through 7 physicians and 2 APRNs, including chronic disease management, concierge care programs, and telemedicine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Care / Internal Medicine

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Primary Care Practices (HLAFAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Membership/Subscription Concierge Virtual Care (HLALAAAH)

Keywords

• Internal medicine services
• Adult primary care
• Geriatric medicine
• Concierge medical care
• Chronic disease management

Headquarters

HQ city

Katy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Office Visits: Fee-for-service medical consultations for adult and geriatric patients. Co-payments and balances not covered by insurance are collected at time of service. Accepts most insurance plans and files claims with insurance companies for the balance.
2. Concierge Care Programs: MDVIP and Concierge Care programs requiring annual fees. Program benefits include prioritized appointments, 24/7 physician access via email and phone, and in some cases, home visits by physicians.
3. Insurance Billing: Active participant in several managed care plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, Memorial Hermann, and Medicare Advantage plans. Files insurance claims for covered services.
4. Payment Plans: Offers payment plans to qualifying uninsured patients who cannot provide full payment at time of service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KIMA is an independent internal medicine practice providing comprehensive adult and geriatric medical care, including treatment of common illnesses, chronic disease management, preventive care, and wellness visits. The practice supplements standard fee-for-service office visits with subscription-based Concierge Care and MDVIP programs that offer prioritized appointments, 24/7 physician access, and home visits. Care is delivered through scheduled office appointments, telemedicine visits, and remote patient monitoring via the Timedoc Health partnership.

Product overview

Katy Internal Medicine Associates (KIMA) is a single-location independent medical practice established in 1981, providing adult and geriatric internal medicine services from its Katy, TX facility. The practice operates as a unified offering centered on Internal Medicine as the core service, supplemented by Adult Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Chronic Disease Management. The practice differentiates through concierge care options including the MDVIP program and its own Concierge Care Program. Telemedicine services enable remote consultations. A partnership with Timedoc Health provides chronic care management and remote patient monitoring. Patients access records and scheduling through the FollowMyHealth patient portal, while medical records release is handled via MediCopy. All physicians are board-certified in Internal Medicine, supported by nurse practitioners and a team of nurses and support staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internal Medicine Core internal medicine services providing personalized medical treatment for adults, including nutrition counseling, diabetes management, patient education, and lab testing, using Electronic Medical Record technology. Intended for adult patients seeking comprehensive primary and specialty internal medicine care.
• Adult Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine Subspecialty of internal medicine focused on care and treatment of elderly adults, addressing unique concerns including sensory and cognitive impairment along with regular medical issues, with care coordination with nursing homes and assisted living centers. Intended for geriatric patients in the Katy, TX area.
• Chronic Disease Management Consultative services and chronic disease management including second opinions on treatment options for newly diagnosed chronic diseases, with care coordination and personalized care plans. Intended for adults with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
• Concierge Care Program Subscription-based VIP program requiring an annual fee, providing prioritized appointments, 24/7 communication with the physician via email and phone, and home visits in select cases. Offered with Dr. Roger E. Campana, Dr. Moo J. Chung, Dr. Viswanath Kalapatapu, Dr. Mukesh Mehta, and Dr. Reena Thomas. Intended for patients seeking premium, personalized care.
• MDVIP Program National concierge medicine program offered at KIMA through Dr. Ramon A. Solis, MD, providing enhanced personalized preventive care through MDVIP's network of physicians with an annual membership fee. Intended for patients seeking national-network concierge care.
• Telemedicine Telemedicine services allowing patients to consult with KIMA providers remotely, with telemedicine consent and survey forms available for patient completion. Intended for established patients seeking remote consultations.
• Medical Records Management Medical records request services through partnership with MediCopy, enabling HIPAA-compliant release of medical information. Records available via email or to providers at no cost, with requests completed within two business days. Intended for patients needing medical record releases.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Memorial Hermann Physician Network (MHMD)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKIMA is a member of the Memorial Hermann Physician Network (MHMD), which enables the practice to access and become network providers for patient health insurance plans. MHMD renegotiated an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) with an expiration date of March 31, 2026. Due to renegotiation difficulties, KIMA became an out-of-network provider for BCBSTX commercial insurance plans effective April 1, 2026.
• MDVIPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDVIP is a concierge medicine program that KIMA participates in. Dr. Ramon A. Solis Jr., MD offers the MDVIP program which provides personalized preventive care with smaller practice size, 24/7 physician access, and enhanced physician-patient relationship. The program requires an annual fee.
• Timedoc HealthsupportTechnology or IntegrationTimedoc Health specializes in chronic care management and remote patient monitoring. Through their services, KIMA provides ongoing care coordination, personalized care plans, regular check-ins, and real-time health metric tracking for patients with chronic conditions.
• MediCopysupportTechnology or IntegrationMediCopy is a HIPAA-compliant medical records partner that fulfills KIMA's Release of Information requests. They adhere to all state and federal regulations concerning release of medical information. Records sent via email or to another provider are complimentary. Requests are completed within two business days after receipt.
• FollowMyHealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationFollowMyHealth is the patient portal platform used by KIMA for 24/7 access to appointments, medical records, lab results, medication lists, and secure messaging with the care team.
• Memorial Hermann Katy HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIMA is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. Multiple KIMA physicians serve on the Medical Staff including Medical Executive Committee, Medical Staff Credentials Committee, Peer Review Committee, and Utilization Review Committee. Several physicians have served as Chief of Staff.
• Houston Methodist West HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIMA is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital for patient referrals and inpatient care management. Dr. Kalapatapu serves in an advisory role with Houston Methodist Hospital.
• Harris County Medical SocietysupportOthersProfessional medical society membership providing networking, professional development, and community credibility.
• Texas Medical AssociationsupportOthersProfessional medical society membership providing advocacy, professional development, and state-level medical community representation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Timedoc Health: Chronic care management and remote patient monitoring partner; an ecosystem/enabling vendor rather than a direct competitor, but strategically relevant to KIMA's care model.
• Texas Medical Association Independent Practices: Network of independent Texas physician practices of which KIMA is a TMA member; loosely comparable as peer independent primary care groups in the same regulatory and market environment.

Broad incumbents

• VillageMD: Primary care platform (backed by Walgreens) operating value-based clinics including in the Houston market; comparable in adult/geriatric primary care orientation and ACO participation.
• Privia Health: Multi-specialty medical group and physician enablement company with significant Texas presence; comparable in providing practice infrastructure, value-based contracts, and ACO support to independent primary care groups.
• One Medical (Amazon): Membership-based primary care platform with a technology-forward patient portal and concierge-style access; comparable in combining subscription revenue with tech-enabled primary care delivery.
• ChenMed: Senior-focused primary care group with a value-based, capitated Medicare Advantage model and smaller physician panels; comparable in geriatric/Medicare-heavy patient focus, though operating at national scale rather than a single site.

Emerging players

• Concierge Choice Physicians: Concierge medicine program provider offering hybrid and full concierge models to independent practices; operates in a similar niche to KIMA's own Concierge Care Program and serves a comparable physician base.

Regional players

• Memorial Hermann Medical Group: Hospital-owned primary care network affiliated with KIMA's contracting partner; competes for the same Katy-area adult/geriatric patients with the backing of KIMA's own hospital partner.
• Houston Methodist Primary Care Group: Hospital-affiliated primary care group covering the Houston metro including Katy; directly comparable patient demographic and service mix, drawing on the same hospital network KIMA is affiliated with.

Direct peers

• MDVIP: National concierge medicine network; KIMA partners with MDVIP via Dr. Solis, sharing the same subscription-based primary care model with annual membership fees and smaller patient panels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KIMAKatyTX
• Facebookfacebook.com/katypcp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/katy-internal-medicine-assoc

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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