North Shore Pain Management

What North Shore Pain Management does

North Shore Pain Management is a privately held, physician-owned interventional pain management practice founded in 2010 and headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts. The practice operates two clinic locations in Beverly and Woburn, MA, employing 10+ pain specialists including 4 board-certified physicians (Minesh Patel, MD; Nirav Shah, MD; William Mayers, MD; Mitchell Bosman, MD), 2 physician assistants, and 4 nurse practitioners. Its clinical scope spans the full spectrum of interventional pain management, from office-based procedures (epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, facet blocks, trigger point injections, radio frequency lesioning, sympathetic blocks, occipital nerve blocks) to advanced specialty procedures (spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, MILD, Intracept basivertebral nerve ablation, kyphoplasty, Vertiflex Superion interspinous spacer, Minuteman fusion, and LinQ SI joint stabilization). Procedures are performed in-office or at affiliated surgical facilities using fluoroscopy and minimally invasive techniques, with IV sedation available where required.

The practice generates revenue through professional services billed primarily to commercial and government insurance payers (Medicare, MassHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, Cigna, WellSense, AllWays, Tricare, United Healthcare). Patient acquisition is driven by physician referrals from affiliated hospital networks — including Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital, Beverly Hospital, Anna Jaques Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, and the Beth Israel Lahey Health system — supplemented by direct patient self-referral, online appointment requests, telemedicine consultations via Doxy.me, and a HIPAA-compliant LuxSci patient portal. Co-founders Minesh Patel, MD (Harvard-trained) and the late Richard Field, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital fellowship-trained) established the practice with a multidisciplinary, evidence-based care model integrating interventional procedures with medication management and referrals to physical therapy and mental health services. No external investment, private equity involvement, or M&A activity has been disclosed.

Name

North Shore Pain Management

Legal name

North Shore Pain Management

Website

https://nspaincare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Shore Pain Management is a privately held interventional pain management practice in Beverly and Woburn, Massachusetts, employing 10+ board-certified specialists who deliver advanced procedures including spinal cord stimulation, MILD, and kyphoplasty to chronic and acute pain patients across the North Shore and Greater Boston region.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Pain Management Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Management Clinics (Interventional & Medical) (HLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pain Medicine (Interventional/Neuropathic Pain) (HLAKAIAM), Pain Management & Interventional Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Interventional pain management
• Pain management services
• Chronic pain treatment
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Minimally invasive procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverly

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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 office-based procedures, specialty procedures, and follow-up visits. Procedures are billed to insurance (major plans accepted including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, Cigna, WellSense, AllWays, Tricare, United, and MassHealth). The practice also offers telemedicine consultations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North Shore Pain Management operates a multi-physician interventional pain management practice that delivers evidence-based procedures for chronic and acute pain conditions from two Massachusetts clinic locations in Beverly and Woburn. The practice offers the full spectrum of interventional pain services, including advanced specialty procedures such as spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, the FDA-cleared Intracept procedure, MILD minimally invasive lumbar decompression, Vertiflex interspinous spacer, Minuteman fusion device, kyphoplasty, and LinQ SI joint stabilization, alongside office-based procedures such as epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, joint injections, radiofrequency lesioning, and trigger point injections. Telemedicine consultations and a HIPAA-compliant patient portal complement in-person care.

Product overview

North Shore Pain Management is a comprehensive pain management practice offering two categories of interventional procedures: Specialty Procedures (advanced treatments including spinal cord stimulation, nerve stimulation devices, minimally invasive decompression, and implant-based therapies) and Office-Based Procedures (minimally invasive injections and nerve blocks for pain relief). The practice also provides telemedicine services via Doxy.me and a secure patient portal. The specialty procedures include spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, the Intracept procedure, kyphoplasty, MILD, Minuteman fusion, Vertiflex spacer, and SI joint stabilization. Office-based procedures include various nerve blocks, joint injections, radio frequency lesioning, epidural injections, and trigger point injections. The practice treats conditions including back pain, neck pain, neuropathy, pelvic pain, and joint pain across two Massachusetts locations.

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Products and services

• Spinal Cord Stimulation Insulated lead with electrodes placed in the epidural space to stimulate the spinal cord with extremely small amounts of electricity, blocking pain signals for failed back syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, and diabetic neuropathy. Includes a 5-10 day trial period before permanent implantation. Performed by the practice's interventional pain physicians for adult patients with refractory neuropathic pain conditions.
• Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Electrodes placed in the epidural space to stimulate specific spinal nerves via the dorsal root ganglion, targeting focal areas such as knee or ankle to block pain signals. Includes a 5-10 day trial period. For adult patients with focal neuropathic pain conditions.
• Peripheral Nerve Stimulation An insulated lead with electrodes placed next to a nerve causing pain, stimulating it with small amounts of electricity to block pain signals. Includes a 5-10 day trial period. Indicated for post-surgical pain, arthritis pain, and complex regional pain syndrome in adult patients.
• MILD (Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression) A minimally invasive outpatient procedure in which a device the diameter of a paper hole punch is inserted down to the spine to decompress the nerves being pinched by lumbar spinal stenosis. Removes bone and ligament tissue to restore spinal canal space without stitches or general anesthesia. For adult patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.
• Intracept Procedure A minimally invasive, implant-free outpatient procedure using a radiofrequency probe to ablate the basivertebral nerve for vertebrogenic low back pain caused by damaged vertebral endplates. FDA-cleared and same-day, lasting approximately one hour with proven 5+ year pain relief durability. For adult patients with chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.
• Vertiflex Interspinous Spacer (Superion) A metal Superion implant placed between two spinal levels to decompress nerves pinched by lumbar spinal stenosis, creating more room for spinal nerves in the lower back. Indicated for Neurogenic Intermittent Claudication in adult patients who are not surgical candidates.
• Minuteman Procedure Minimally invasive interspinous-interlaminar lumbar fusion device with bilateral locking plates, delivered through a 1-inch lateral incision without dissection of back muscles. Stabilizes the lumbar spine with bone graft material for adult patients with spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, or spondylolisthesis.
• Kyphoplasty A minimally invasive procedure that inserts a device into the vertebral body to inject cement and stabilize vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) caused by osteoporosis in patients over 65. Reported outcome: approximately 90% of patients experience pain relief the next day.
• SI Joint Stabilization (LinQ by PainTEQ) A minimally invasive procedure using the LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System by PainTEQ for long-term fusion and stabilization of the sacroiliac joint. For adult patients with SI joint dysfunction where other treatments have failed.
• Transforaminal / Epidural Steroid Injection (TFE/ESI) An outpatient procedure injecting steroid medication into the epidural space to reduce inflammation of nerve roots exiting the spine, typically performed in a series of three injections approximately one month apart. For adult patients with radicular pain from herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
• Medial Branch Blocks An injection of local anesthetic around the small medial branch nerve that supplies the spinal facet joint to diagnose pain from arthritic changes in the facet joints. A diagnostic office-based procedure for adult patients with suspected facet-mediated back or neck pain.
• Trigger Point Injection (TPI) An injection of local anesthetic with or without steroid into a trigger point (tight muscle band) to break up the tight muscle tissue causing pain. An office-based procedure for adult patients with myofascial pain.
• Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) A sympathetic block injecting local anesthetic into the neck bone for pain in the head, neck, chest, or arm. An office-based procedure used for complex regional pain syndrome, shingles, or circulation problems in adult patients.
• Sacroiliac Joint Injection (SI) An injection of long-acting steroid and local anesthetic into the sacroiliac joint to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief for arthritis at the junction of the spine and hip bone. An office-based procedure for adult patients.
• Radio Frequency Lesioning (RFL) An outpatient procedure using a specialized machine to interrupt nerve conduction on a semi-permanent basis using radiofrequency waves, providing pain relief typically lasting 6-18 months. An office-based procedure for adult patients with facet-mediated or other targeted pain.
• Occipital Nerve Block (ONB) An injection of local anesthetic and steroid medication next to the greater and lesser occipital nerves located at the back of the head to treat occipital neuralgia. An office-based procedure for adult patients with head and facial pain.
• Lumbar Sympathetic Block (LSB) An injection of local anesthetic into or around the sympathetic nerves in the lower back to block pain, reduce swelling, and improve mobility. Used for RSD, CRPS, and neuropathy in adult patients.
• Intercostal Nerve Block (INB) An injection of local anesthetic with or without steroid just under the rib where the intercostal nerve lies, for pain from rib surgery, fractures, shingles, or nerve entrapment. An office-based procedure for adult patients.
• Facet Block An injection of local anesthetic and steroid medication directly into a spinal facet joint to treat back pain from arthritic changes or mechanical low back pain. An office-based procedure for adult patients.
• Epidural Lysis of Adhesions with Catheter Placement (Racz Procedure) Also known as the Racz procedure, this removes excessive scarring in the epidural space using a catheter that breaks up scar tissue along with medications to soften scar tissue. For post-surgical patients or those with non-surgical herniated disks experiencing epidural adhesions.
• Telemedicine Services Virtual follow-up visits conducted via the Doxy.me browser-based video platform, accessible on smartphone, tablet, or PC without downloads or accounts. For adult patients of both Beverly and Woburn locations.
• Patient Portal Services Secure HIPAA-compliant online platform (LuxSci) for patients to communicate with staff, view and transmit forms electronically, access billing services, and complete new patient registration. For adult patients of both Massachusetts clinic locations.

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Beverly HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hospital for patient referrals and potentially inpatient/surgical services. Located in Beverly, MA — co-located with the practice's primary office location at 77 Herrick Street.
• Salem Hospital (Mass General Brigham)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor academic medical center affiliated with Mass General Brigham. The practice is part of the MGB network for referrals and coordination of care. Dr. Nirav Shah and Dr. Richard Field have historical ties to Tufts-affiliated St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, and the broader network includes MGB Salem Hospital.
• Anna Jaques HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional community hospital in Newburyport, MA affiliated with the practice for patient referrals and care coordination in the broader North Shore region.
• New England Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbulatory surgical center affiliated with the practice for outpatient surgical and interventional pain procedures requiring an operating room setting.
• MelroseWakefield HospitalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity hospital in Melrose, MA affiliated with the practice for patient referrals and potentially inpatient consultations or procedures.
• NEPHO (Northeast Physician Hospital Organization)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhysician hospital organization associated with Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital. Serves as a referral and care coordination network for the practice.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor integrated healthcare network in Massachusetts. Affiliated with the practice for referrals and care coordination across the network's hospital and physician affiliates.
• Winchester PHOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhysician hospital organization affiliated with Winchester Hospital. Serves as a referral network for the practice in the northern suburbs of Boston.
• HHMA (Hebrew Health Medical Associates)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical affiliate organization supporting referrals and care coordination for the practice.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Main Line Spine: Specialty interventional spine and pain practice performing MILD, Vertiflex, spinal cord stimulation, and radiofrequency procedures in a multi-physician outpatient model; highly comparable operating model to NSPM though in a different metro.
• Boston PainCare: Independent multi-physician interventional pain management practice serving the greater Boston area with a similar procedural mix of spinal injections, neuromodulation, and minimally invasive spine procedures; directly competes with NSPM for the same North Shore / Greater Boston patient pool and payer mix.
• New England Pain Associates: Multi-location interventional pain management group in the greater Boston/Massachusetts market offering spinal cord stimulation, epidural injections, and radiofrequency procedures; comparable in scale, service mix, and referral-driven GTM model.

Broad incumbents

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Pain Medicine: MGH's MGB-affiliated interventional pain service offers the most advanced neuromodulation and implant procedures, sits inside NSPM's largest referral partner's network, and represents both a feeder and a competitive threat for complex cases.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Network: MGB-affiliated rehabilitation system offering outpatient pain management and physical medicine services; an adjacent competitor and potential referral counterparty for chronic pain patients in the Boston metro.
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Division of Pain Medicine: Academic hospital-based pain medicine service affiliated with Harvard Medical School providing the full range of interventional pain procedures; competes for advanced cases and feeds the BILH referral network that NSPM also relies on, creating both competition and channel overlap.
• Clearway Pain Solutions (formerly known as Main Line Health Pain / National Spine & Pain Centers affiliate network): Large multi-site interventional pain management platform operating physician offices across multiple states; serves as a representative comparable for the PE-backed roll-up trajectory NSPM could pursue or be acquired by.

Emerging players

• Boston Sports Medicine and Research Institute: Multi-specialty musculoskeletal practice offering interventional pain, orthopedics, and PT under one roof in the Boston area; an emerging competitor that may absorb pain referrals through integrated orthopedic relationships.

Regional players

• Granite State Pain Associates: New Hampshire-based interventional pain practice serving the Seacoast and Manchester regions; competes for southern NH patients who otherwise travel into NSPM's Beverly catchment and operates with a comparable procedural and insurance mix.
• Sturdy Memorial Hospital — Pain Management: Community-hospital-based pain management service in southeastern MA offering interventional pain procedures; comparable in service scope and community-hospital referral model, though anchored to a single hospital system rather than operating across multiple affiliations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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