Precision Pain Care

What Precision Pain Care does

Precision Pain Care is a privately held, single-location interventional pain management practice based in Lancaster, Ohio, founded in 1998 by Dr. Ron Linehan. The practice focuses on minimally invasive procedures for chronic pain, including spinal cord and DRG stimulation, the Minuteman and Vertiflex procedures, intrathecal pump management, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, and related image-guided interventions. It also offers diagnostic testing (VSAT), Ohio Medical Marijuana patient certifications as a cash-pay service, telemedicine consultations via Zoom, and a lifestyle/weight-management adjunct through a partnership with Prescribe FIT.

The practice operates under a traditional physician-owned medical practice model, with clinical services delivered primarily at its Lancaster office and serving patients across Central and Southeast Ohio. Founder Dr. Ron Linehan holds an ABA Subspecialty Certification in Pain Management, which the practice describes as the only ABMS-recognized subspecialty certification in pain medicine, and he sits on the board of Fairfield Medical Center, supporting the practice's regional referral network. A second interventional pain physician, Dr. Robert Stocum, joined the practice in July 2024, expanding clinical capacity within the same single-site footprint.

Revenue is generated primarily through insurance-billed procedures and consultations across commercial payers, Medicare, Medicaid, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, and several managed-care plans, with a supplementary cash-pay stream from medical marijuana certifications and telemedicine visits. As an independent private practice, Precision Pain Care does not disclose financial, headcount, or utilization data, leaving scale and revenue characteristics inferred from physician count, service mix, and tenure rather than reported figures.

Name

Precision Pain Care

Legal name

Precision Pain Care

Website

https://precisionpaincare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Precision Pain Care is a privately held, single-location interventional pain management practice in Lancaster, Ohio, founded in 1998, serving patients across Central and Southeast Ohio with minimally invasive procedures, implant therapies, telemedicine, and Ohio Medical Marijuana certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pain Management Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Management Clinics (Interventional & Medical) (HLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation and Procedure Revenue: Precision Pain Care generates revenue through billable medical consultations, diagnostic procedures, and interventional pain management treatments billed to insurance. The practice participates in most major insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross BlueShield, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medical Mutual of Ohio, United Medical Resources, Ohio BWC, and Medicare/Medicaid plans. Fees are collected at time of service for uninsured or out-of-pocket services (e.g., medical marijuana evaluation).
2. Medical Marijuana Card Evaluation (Out-of-Pocket): Ohio Medical Marijuana card evaluation visits are not covered by insurance and are paid out-of-pocket at $200 per visit ($100 non-refundable examination fee, $100 state application fee), with $100 refunded if the patient is denied. Yearly renewal is $100. The state registration fee is $50/year for patients and $25/year for caregivers.
3. Vital Systems Assessment Testing (VSAT): VSAT diagnostic testing is billed to Medicare and most insurance plans, with copays and deductibles potentially applying. This provides an additional revenue stream from preventive cardiovascular and neurological diagnostic services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Precision Pain Care is an interventional pain management practice that diagnoses and treats chronic spine, joint, and nerve pain through minimally invasive procedures (e.g., epidural and facet joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, MILD, kyphoplasty, endoscopic discectomy), diagnostic testing (VSAT), lifestyle programs (Prescribe FIT), medical marijuana certifications, and telemedicine visits. The clinic serves adult patients in central Ohio from its Lancaster location under the medical direction of Dr. Ron Linehan.

Product overview

Precision Pain Care is a specialized medical practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of pain management treatments and diagnostic services. The practice operates as a unified care platform combining interventional procedures (Epidural Steroid Injections, Facet Joint Injections, Radiofrequency Ablation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, DRG Stimulation, MILD Lumbar Decompression, Minuteman Spinal Fusion, Kyphoplasty, SI Joint Fusion, Endoscopic Discectomy, Endoscopic Rhizotomy), targeted injections (Joint Injections, Sympathetic Blocks, Celiac Plexus Block), device-based therapies (Spinal Infusion Pumps), diagnostic services (Discography, VSAT cardiovascular/neurological testing), and wellness programs (Medical Marijuana Certification, Prescribe FIT lifestyle program, Zoom Telemedicine). The practice emphasizes minimally invasive, state-of-the-art procedures with short recovery times, treating conditions including back pain, neck pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and complex regional pain syndrome. Dr. Ron Linehan serves as Medical Director with Subspecialty Certification in Pain Management from the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Facet Joint Injections and Medial Branch Blocks Image-guided injections into or around the facet joints of the spine (with medial branch nerve blocks) to diagnose and relieve chronic back or neck pain caused by facet joint dysfunction. Available to adult patients with facet-mediated pain.
• Epidural Steroid Injections (Translaminar and Transforaminal) Image-guided injections of corticosteroid into the epidural space of the spine (via translaminar or transforaminal approach) to reduce inflammation and relieve radicular pain from disc herniation or spinal stenosis, for patients with chronic back, neck, or limb pain.
• Discography (Discogram) Provocative diagnostic procedure in which contrast is injected into intervertebral discs under imaging guidance to identify disc(s) generating a patient's chronic spinal pain, helping guide further treatment.
• Radiofrequency Ablation (Lesioning) Use of radiofrequency energy to heat and disable specific pain-transmitting nerves (such as medial branch nerves), providing longer-lasting relief of chronic spinal or joint pain for patients who responded to diagnostic nerve blocks.
• Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Implantation of an implanted pulse generator that delivers electrical signals to the spinal cord to mask chronic neuropathic pain of the trunk and limbs, intended for patients with refractory chronic pain who have not responded to conventional therapies.
• Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation Implantation of a neurostimulator that targets the dorsal root ganglion to provide more focused stimulation, particularly for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and other focal chronic pain conditions.
• MILD (Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression) Image-guided minimally invasive lumbar decompression procedure to relieve pressure on spinal nerves in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis, performed through a small incision without general anesthesia.
• Minuteman Spinal Fusion Procedure Minimally invasive spinal fusion procedure using the Minuteman interspinous-interlaminar fusion device to stabilize the spine and relieve pain from spinal instability or stenosis.
• Kyphoplasty Minimally invasive procedure in which bone cement is injected into a vertebral compression fracture to stabilize it and reduce back pain, typically performed for osteoporotic or pathologic vertebral compression fractures.
• Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion Minimally invasive surgical fusion of the sacroiliac joint to stabilize the joint and relieve chronic lower back and buttock pain caused by SI joint dysfunction.
• Celiac Plexus Block Image-guided injection of medication at the celiac plexus nerve bundle to relieve chronic abdominal pain (often from pancreatic cancer or chronic pancreatitis) by interrupting pain signals from the upper abdominal organs.
• Spinal Infusion Pump Implantation of an intrathecal (spinal) infusion pump that delivers pain medication directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, allowing lower doses and better pain control for patients with severe chronic pain or spasticity.
• Endoscopic Rhizotomy Endoscopic procedure that visually identifies and ablates the sensory nerves (medial branches) innervating spinal facet joints, providing long-term relief of facet joint pain.
• Endoscopic Discectomy Minimally invasive endoscopic procedure to remove herniated disc material compressing spinal nerves, used to treat radicular pain from disc herniation with less tissue disruption than open surgery.
• Percutaneous Discectomy (Nucleoplasty) Percutaneous procedure that removes a portion of the nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc through a small needle, decompressing contained disc herniations to relieve associated back and leg pain.
• Joint Injections Image-guided injections of corticosteroid and/or other medications into painful peripheral joints (e.g., knee, hip, shoulder) to reduce inflammation and relieve chronic joint pain.
• Sympathetic Blocks (Stellate Ganglion and Lumbar) Image-guided injections of anesthetic at the stellate ganglion (cervical) or lumbar sympathetic chain to diagnose and treat sympathetically maintained pain syndromes such as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
• Vital Systems Assessment Testing (VSAT) Diagnostic testing service that assesses multiple vital physiological systems to provide a comprehensive picture of factors contributing to a patient's chronic pain, supporting personalized treatment planning.
• Medical Marijuana Certification Physician-led evaluation and certification for patients seeking to use medical marijuana as part of their chronic pain or qualifying-condition management, provided in accordance with state regulations.
• Zoom Telemedicine Consultations Remote video consultations conducted via Zoom for new patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and care plan reviews, enabling patients to access pain management services without traveling to the clinic.
• Prescribe FIT Lifestyle Program Structured lifestyle program that delivers remote guidance on fitness, nutrition, and weight management to help chronic pain patients improve function, reduce pain, and support long-term outcomes alongside interventional treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% or greater pain reduction with spinal cord stimulation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fairfield Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Linehan practices general anesthesiology at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio, and serves on the Board of Directors for Fairfield Medical Center. This partnership provides the practice with hospital privileges and a direct connection to the regional medical community, facilitating seamless patient care coordination.
• The Recovery Center (Lancaster, Ohio)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Linehan serves on the Board of Directors for The Recovery Center in Lancaster, Ohio, an addiction recovery facility. This reflects the practice's commitment to addressing chronic pain without reliance on opioids and supports the broader community health ecosystem.
• Operation SmileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Linehan has volunteered internationally with Operation Smile, providing anesthesiology services for surgery patients in developing countries. This humanitarian involvement demonstrates the physician's commitment to medical service beyond the practice.
• International Cardiac Care Foundation (ICCF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Linehan has volunteered internationally with the International Cardiac Care Foundation (ICCF), providing anesthesiology services for surgery patients in developing countries.
• HELPS Int'lminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Linehan has volunteered internationally with HELPS Int'l, providing anesthesiology services for surgery patients in developing countries.
• Ohio State Medical AssociationminorOthersDr. Linehan is a member of the Ohio State Medical Association, a professional organization representing physicians in Ohio.
• Ohio Army National GuardminorOthersDr. Robert Stocum has been enlisted in the Ohio Army National Guard since 2010, currently serving as an officer and physician. He began practicing at Precision Pain Care in July 2024.
• Ohio Medical Marijuana Control ProgramcoreOthersPrecision Pain Care physicians hold active Certificate to Recommend (CTR) credentials issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio, enabling them to evaluate and recommend patients for the state medical marijuana program. The practice submits patient information to the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program Patient Registry.
• Fairfield County ADAMH Board and Opiate Task ForceminorOthersDr. Linehan is a featured contributor in a Pain Medication Alternatives video produced by the Fairfield County ADAMH Board and the Fairfield County Opiate Task Force, supporting community education on non-opioid pain management alternatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Mayfield Brain & Spine: Greater Cincinnati/Ohio neurosurgery and spine practice performing interventional pain procedures, spinal cord stimulation, and minimally invasive spine work — comparable Ohio regional competitor.
• Center for Pain Management (Ohio): Multi-site Ohio interventional pain management practice offering injections, SCS, and minimally invasive procedures — directly comparable specialty pain clinic in the same state.
• Fairfield Medical Center: Lancaster, Ohio hospital where Dr. Linehan maintains anesthesiology privileges — the closest acute-care partner and competing provider of inpatient pain and spine services in the practice's home market.

Others

• Prescribe FIT: Virtual lifestyle health program integrated with Precision Pain Care for weight, mobility, and pre/post-surgical support — a partner/adopter rather than a competitor, but representative of the wraparound services pain clinics are increasingly bundling.
• The Recovery Center (Lancaster, Ohio): Lancaster, Ohio addiction recovery facility on whose board Dr. Linehan serves — a community partner that shares Precision Pain Care's opioid-sparing mission and represents the broader chronic pain / addiction care ecosystem.

Direct peers

• SOLIS Pain & Spine: Multi-site interventional pain management practice offering epidural injections, spinal cord stimulation, radiofrequency ablation, and minimally invasive spine procedures — closely aligned with Precision Pain Care's interventional portfolio.
• National Spine & Pain Centers: Large multi-site U.S. interventional pain management practice offering spinal cord stimulation, MILD, injections, and other minimally invasive pain procedures — directly comparable to Precision Pain Care's procedure mix and physician-led delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Pain Management: Regional health system offering comprehensive pain management services including interventional procedures, SCS, and multidisciplinary pain care — a larger incumbent competing for Ohio pain referrals.
• Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – Pain Management: Academic medical center in Columbus offering advanced interventional pain therapies and complex pain care, including training pipeline that produced Dr. Stocum — a regional competitor and talent feeder.

Emerging players

• APEX Spine and Neurosurgery: Independent spine and neurosurgery practice offering interventional pain management and minimally invasive spine procedures, serving as a comparable emerging regional specialty competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PrecisionPainCare/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/PrecisionPainCareOhio

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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