Arizona Pain Care Center

What Arizona Pain Care Center does

Arizona Pain Care Center is a privately held interventional pain management medical practice founded in 2009 by Dr. Samir P. Patel, DO and headquartered in Oro Valley, Arizona. The practice operates three clinic locations across the Tucson metro (Oro Valley and midtown Tucson on Grant Road) and the Phoenix metro (Glendale), staffed by two double board-certified physicians, a physician assistant, and four nurse practitioners with experience spanning ICU, orthopedics, neurology, and primary care. It treats adults with chronic back and spine disorders, nerve pain, joint pain, failed back surgery syndrome, vertebrogenic low back pain, spinal stenosis, and sports and soft-tissue injuries, with explicit service lines for Medicare, Workers' Compensation, and Tricare/military patients.

The practice's core offering is image-guided interventional pain management using fluoroscopy and ultrasound for needle placement. Its technology portfolio spans minimally invasive injections and radiofrequency ablation, advanced neuromodulation across multiple vendor platforms (Medtronic SCS, Abbott Proclaim XR with BurstDR, Nevro HFX 10 kHz, and the Curonix Freedom wireless SCS/PNS system for which the practice holds a Center of Excellence designation), Medicare-covered specialty procedures (Boston Scientific Intracept basivertebral nerve ablation, Stryker MILD lumbar decompression), regenerative medicine (PRP), and adjunctive dual-wavelength MLS laser therapy (808nm/905nm). Dr. Pletnick is the first physician in Tucson to have implanted the Curonix Freedom wireless system and serves as a national clinical educator for the device.

The business model is fee-for-service medical practice revenue, billed to Medicare, AHCCCS, major commercial plans (Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare), Tricare, Health Net, and Workers' Compensation. Most interventional procedures are insurance-covered, with prior authorization handled in-house; PRP is the principal self-pay offering. Patient acquisition combines physician referrals, self-referrals (no referral required), insurance network visibility, an extensive downloadable patient education content library, a monthly newsletter, a 24/7 eClinicalWorks patient portal, and Google Reviews management across all three locations.

Name

Arizona Pain Care Center

Legal name

Arizona Pain Care Center

Website

https://azpaincarecenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arizona Pain Care Center is a privately held, board-certified interventional pain management practice operating three clinics in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona. It provides image-guided injections, neuromodulation, regenerative therapy, and Medicare-covered advanced spine procedures to chronic pain patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interventional Pain Management

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Medicine (Interventional/Neuropathic Pain) (HLAKAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pain Management Clinics (Interventional & Medical) (HLAFABAH), Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal) (HLAKALAM)

Keywords

• Interventional pain management
• Chronic pain treatment
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Image-guided injections
• Neuromodulation therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Medical Practice: The primary revenue stream is fee-for-service billing for interventional pain procedures, office consultations, and ongoing pain management visits. Services are billed to Medicare, commercial insurance plans, and Workers' Compensation carriers. The practice verifies insurance benefits before the first visit and handles prior authorizations on behalf of patients.
2. Self-Pay Procedures (PRP): Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy is generally not covered by Medicare or most commercial insurance plans and is offered on a self-pay basis. The practice provides transparent self-pay pricing for PRP procedures.
3. Insurance-Reimbursed Procedures: Most interventional procedures including epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation trials/implants, Intracept, and MILD are covered by Medicare and commercial insurance. Prior authorization is obtained before scheduling procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arizona Pain Care Center is an interventional pain management clinic delivering image-guided minimally invasive procedures across three Arizona locations. The practice offers a comprehensive treatment continuum including epidural and facet joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation (including the Curonix Freedom wireless system), Intracept basivertebral nerve ablation, MILD lumbar decompression, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) regenerative therapy, MLS dual-wavelength laser therapy, and medication management. Services are billed to Medicare, commercial insurance plans, and Workers' Compensation, with self-pay pricing available for non-covered procedures like PRP.

Product overview

Arizona Pain Care Center offers a unified suite of interventional pain management services delivered across three Arizona locations (Oro Valley, Tucson, Glendale). The core offering centers on image-guided interventional procedures including epidural injections, facet joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, and sacroiliac joint injections. The practice provides advanced neuromodulation therapies (Spinal Cord Stimulation and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation via the Curonix Freedom wireless system), regenerative medicine (PRP therapy), and specialized procedures (Intracept basivertebral nerve ablation, MILD lumbar decompression). Supporting services include MLS laser therapy, comprehensive medication management, and a patient portal for secure access to health records and appointment management. All services are coordinated by board-certified pain specialists through a personalized treatment approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interventional Therapy Image-guided injection procedures using fluoroscopy and ultrasound to precisely target pain sources in the spine and joints. Includes epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, sacroiliac joint injections, nerve root blocks, sympathetic nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and peripheral joint injections. Delivered in-office to adult chronic pain patients across all three Arizona locations.
• Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Device-based therapy using implanted electrical leads along the spinal cord to interrupt chronic pain signals, including traditional paresthesia-based SCS, high-frequency 10 kHz SCS, and the Curonix Freedom wireless SCS system. Arizona Pain Care Center is a designated Curonix Center of Excellence. For patients with failed back surgery syndrome and other chronic intractable spine/limb pain conditions.
• Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) Targeted wireless electrical therapy delivered via the Curonix Freedom system directly to specific peripheral nerves causing localized chronic or neuropathic pain, with no implanted battery required. For patients with peripheral neuropathy, radiculopathy, and other nerve pain conditions.
• PRP Therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Regenerative treatment using concentrated growth factors derived from the patient's own blood to promote tissue healing, reduce inflammation, and provide lasting relief for arthritis, tendon injuries, and degenerative spinal conditions. Offered on a self-pay basis as it is generally not covered by Medicare or commercial insurance.
• MLS Laser Therapy FDA-cleared dual-wavelength (808nm and 905nm) laser therapy that reduces inflammation and stimulates cellular healing for peripheral neuropathy, musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, and post-procedure recovery. Available exclusively at the Oro Valley office; AZPCC is the only MLS Laser provider in the Tucson area.
• Intracept Procedure Minimally invasive basivertebral nerve ablation for chronic vertebrogenic low back pain in patients with Modic Type 1 or 2 changes on MRI. Medicare-covered with 5-year proven outcomes from the INTRACEPT clinical trial. Developed by Boston Scientific.
• MILD Decompression Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis and neurogenic claudication. Outpatient, image-guided procedure that removes excess ligamentum flavum and bone fragments through a small incision without implants, general anesthesia, or hospital stay. Medicare-covered. Manufactured by Stryker (acquired Vertos Medical).
• Medication Management Comprehensive pharmaceutical oversight for chronic pain prioritizing non-opioid options, including NSAIDs, neuropathic agents (gabapentinoids, SNRIs), and carefully managed opioid therapy compliant with Arizona and federal regulations. Provided to chronic pain patients as part of an integrated treatment plan.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85-90% efficacy rate for MLS Laser therapy for pain and inflammation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CuronixcoreTechnology or IntegrationArizona Pain Care Center is a designated Curonix Center of Excellence for the Freedom wireless SCS and PNS system. Dr. Pletnick serves as a national clinical educator for Curonix, training physicians across the country. The practice was the first in Tucson to implant the Curonix Freedom wireless neurostimulation system which eliminates the need for implanted batteries.
• Boston ScientificcoreTechnology or IntegrationBoston Scientific developed the Intracept Basivertebral Nerve Ablation system used at Arizona Pain Care Center for treating vertebrogenic chronic low back pain. The Intracept procedure has Category I CPT code and Medicare coverage.
• MedtroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationMedtronic is a technology partner providing spinal cord stimulation systems. The practice offers Medtronic SCS devices alongside other manufacturers' platforms, providing patients access to multiple SCS technology options.
• NevrocoreTechnology or IntegrationNevro provides the HFX high-frequency (10 kHz) SCS platform. Arizona Pain Care Center offers Nevro's paresthesia-free high-frequency therapy as an option for chronic back and leg pain patients.
• AbbottcoreTechnology or IntegrationAbbott (formerly St. Jude Medical) provides Proclaim XR SCS systems featuring BurstDR stimulation technology. Arizona Pain Care Center offers Abbott's MRI-compatible, rechargeable SCS options.
• StrykercoreTechnology or IntegrationStryker (acquired Vertos Medical) manufactures the MILD (Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression) system used at Arizona Pain Care Center for treating lumbar spinal stenosis. MILD is covered by Medicare for eligible patients.
• Cutting Edge Laser Technologies (CELT)coreTechnology or IntegrationCutting Edge Laser Technologies is the exclusive U.S. distributor of MLS (Multi-wave Locked System) Laser Therapy technology developed by ASA Laser (Italy). AZPCC is the only provider of MLS Laser in the Tucson area, available exclusively at the Oro Valley office.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clearway Pain Solutions: PE-backed roll-up of interventional pain management practices. Comparable as a multi-state specialist group delivering image-guided injections, spinal cord stimulation, and regenerative medicine with similar procedural mix.
• National Spine & Pain Centers: Large independent interventional pain management practice network operating in multiple U.S. states. Directly comparable as multi-location physician-led pain clinics offering the same core services (injections, RFA, neuromodulation, regenerative therapies).
• Arizona Pain & Spine Institute: Arizona-based interventional pain practice offering image-guided procedures and neuromodulation. Direct local competitor for the same Medicare, commercial, and Workers' Comp patient pool in Tucson and Phoenix.
• The Pain Center: Physician-owned interventional pain practice network with multiple locations. Directly comparable through its focus on image-guided injections, neuromodulation, and minimally invasive spine procedures for chronic pain.
• US Pain & Spine Centers: Interventional pain management group with a similar procedural focus on spinal cord stimulation, radiofrequency ablation, and regenerative therapies. Comparable in mission (alternatives to opioids and surgery) and physician-led outpatient model.
• Advanced Pain Management: Multi-state interventional pain management practice group operating outpatient clinics. Comparable service portfolio and physician-led delivery model targeting chronic pain patients with image-guided procedures.
• Sonoran Spine & Pain Center: Specialty pain and spine practice serving the Phoenix metropolitan area. Comparable as a fellowship-trained, multi-physician group performing interventional procedures and neuromodulation on a similar outpatient basis.

Others

• Boston Scientific (Pain Stim / Intracept): Manufacturer of the Intracept basivertebral nerve ablation system that AZPCC uses. Adjacent technology partner and indirect enabler of the practice's vertebrogenic pain program and Medicare-covered procedure volumes.

Broad incumbents

• Banner Health Neurosciences / Pain Management: Large Arizona-anchored integrated delivery network that operates hospital-based and outpatient pain management programs. Comparable service lines and patient population, with structural advantages in network contracts and capital intensity.
• HonorHealth Pain Management: Major Phoenix-area health system with outpatient interventional pain services. Competes for the same Scottsdale/Glendale patient base and offers many of the same neuromodulation and spine procedures at higher capital intensity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/azpaincarecenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-pain-care-center-pllc

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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