Georgia Kidney Associates

Name

Georgia Kidney Associates

Legal name

Georgia Kidney Associates

Website

https://georgiakidney.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nephrology and Hypertension Specialty Healthcare

NAICS

Kidney Dialysis Centers (621492), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAHAA

General Nephrology Practice

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Nephrology

SECONDARYHLAKAHAC

Dialysis Services (Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Nephrology

SECONDARYHLAKAHAF

Hypertension & Kidney-Related Blood Pressure Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Nephrology

SECONDARYHLAFABAE

Outpatient Dialysis & Kidney Care Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Ambulatory & Outpatient Care Centers

SECONDARYHLAFAEAG

Home Dialysis Support & Training Providers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Home Health & Hospice Providers

Keywords

• Nephrology services
• Kidney disease care
• Hypertension treatment
• Dialysis management
• Kidney transplant care

Headquarters

HQ city

Cartersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Fee-for-service medical practice providing nephrology consultations, dialysis management, and chronic disease management. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursements (Medicare 80%, patient responsible for deductible and 20% co-insurance) and direct patient payments for co-pays at time of service.
2. Remote Patient Monitoring Services: Monthly monitoring fee for remote blood pressure monitoring program. Patients may incur co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles for the monthly monitoring fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Georgia Kidney Associates is a physician-owned private medical practice providing nephrology and hypertension diagnosis and treatment to patients in northwest metro Atlanta. Services span chronic kidney disease management, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplant evaluation and coordination, anemia management, electrolyte imbalance treatment, and remote blood pressure monitoring. The practice operates from four physical office locations staffed by 10 board-certified nephrologists and 4 nurse practitioners.

Product overview

Georgia Kidney Associates is a single-location-focused medical practice specializing in nephrology (kidney diseases) and hypertension (high blood pressure). The practice operates as a unified offering centered on its core nephrology services, complemented by a Remote Patient Monitoring program (via Vironix partnership), a FollowMyHealth patient portal for online health record access, online bill payment through Phreesia, and patient education resources. The practice has served patients in northwest metro Atlanta for over 45 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nephrology Services Comprehensive kidney care services including diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney diseases, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home dialysis, electrolyte imbalance, high blood pressure, glomerulonephritis, kidney failure, kidney transplant, and anemia management. Intended for adult patients in northwest metro Atlanta requiring specialty nephrology care.
• Remote Patient Monitoring Program Blood pressure monitoring program in partnership with Vironix Health. Patients are provided with a blood pressure monitor that transmits daily readings to Vironix nurses, who alert patients and physicians of any abnormalities. Intended for GKA patients with chronic kidney disease requiring ongoing blood pressure surveillance.
• FollowMyHealth Patient Portal Online patient portal providing anywhere, anytime access to personal health records, enabling patients to take a more proactive role in managing their care. Used by GKA patients to view records, manage appointments, and communicate with the care team.
• Online Bill Payment Secure online bill payment service powered by Phreesia, accepting credit cards, debit cards, HSA and FSA cards. Used by GKA patients to settle balances online.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves patients in northwest metro Atlanta area with 4 office locations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vironix HealthmajorTechnology or Integration · 31 July 2024Vironix Health, an Austin-based AI-powered virtual care management company, secured a major contract with Georgia Kidney Associates after a competitive selection process. The partnership delivers comprehensive virtual care services including remote physiologic monitoring and chronic care management to over 10,000 patients with chronic kidney disease across Georgia. GKA selected Vironix based on its remote care offerings, management team, clinical credentials, and flexible contract pricing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Broad incumbents

• Wellstar Health System: Dominant non-profit hospital system in northwest metro Atlanta where GKA physicians round and Dr. Vijay Nath serves in senior leadership roles. Competes for nephrology patient capture and physician talent in the same geography.
• DaVita Kidney Care: Largest U.S. dialysis services provider operating thousands of outpatient dialysis centers. Directly comparable as a dialysis and integrated kidney care player; broader portfolio and national scale contrast with GKA's regional independent practice focus.
• U.S. Renal Care: National dialysis provider with significant Southeast U.S. footprint. Comparable as an integrated kidney care platform pursuing partnerships with nephrologists; competes for both patients and physician affiliation.
• Fresenius Kidney Care: Major dialysis chain and vertically integrated kidney care company. GKA physicians already round at multiple Fresenius units in the Atlanta metro, illustrating overlap on the dialysis side and the competitive threat from the broader incumbent.

Emerging players

• Somatus: Value-based kidney care company partnering with nephrology practices and health plans on CKD and ESRD management. Directly relevant as a potential strategic partner or competitor for GKA's RPM and chronic care management programs.
• Strive Health: Value-based kidney care platform working with nephrologists on integrated CKD/ESRD care models. Comparable in its pursuit of nephrology practice partnerships and risk-bearing arrangements for kidney patients.

Direct peers

• Satellite Healthcare: Non-profit dialysis and kidney care provider offering outpatient dialysis, home dialysis, and CKD programs. Comparable service mix (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, patient education) and physician-partnered delivery model.

Others

• National Kidney Foundation: Major kidney disease advocacy and education organization. Referenced on GKA's site and provides patient education resources comparable to what GKA offers its own nephrology patients.
• American Kidney Fund: National nonprofit providing patient education, financial assistance, and kidney disease resources. Referenced on GKA's patient education page and is an ecosystem enabler for CKD patients similar to GKA's patient population.
• Vironix Health: AI-powered virtual care management company partnered with GKA to deliver RPM and chronic care management. Functioning as both technology partner and ecosystem enabler for nephrology practices entering virtual kidney care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Georgia-Kidney-Associates-1788177068081743
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgia-kidney-associates-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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