Lungenzentrum Ulm - Pneumologische Gemeinschaftspraxis

What Lungenzentrum Ulm - Pneumologische Gemeinschaftspraxis does

Lungenzentrum Ulm is a physician-owned pneumological group practice (Pneumologische Gemeinschaftspraxis / Berufsausübungsgemeinschaft) operating from two locations in Baden-Württemberg, Germany: the main practice at Olgastraße 83 in Ulm (adjacent to Ulm Hauptbahnhof) and a Schlaf- und Beatmungszentrum (sleep and ventilation center) in Blaubeuren. The practice was formally established in October 2017 when Dr. Volker Töpfer took over the existing Pneumologische Gemeinschaftspraxis of Dres. M. Barczok, E. Ketterl, and R. Sauer and merged it with the practice of Holger Woehrle, consolidating the regional pulmonology and sleep medicine footprint. The clinical portfolio spans three core specialties — pneumology, sleep medicine (with an in-house sleep laboratory operating since 1993), and allergology — supported by in-house diagnostic capabilities including body plethysmography, spirometry, digital X-ray, blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, and both ambulatory and in-lab polysomnography, plus therapeutic and educational programs covering respiratory therapy, rehabilitation sports, smoking cessation, and certified patient education under DMP Asthma and COPD.

Revenue is generated primarily through the German statutory health insurance (GKV) system via the Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Baden-Württemberg under the EBM fee schedule, supplemented by private insurance (PKV) and self-payer billing per GOÄ, and by the supply of therapeutic devices (CPAP/BiPAP, oxygen, inhalation equipment). The practice is a DMP-certified specialty center, is regulated by the Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg, and has adopted the nationwide E-Rezept electronic prescription system via the Telematikinfrastruktur. Patient acquisition is sales-led through GP and specialist referrals, supplemented by self-referrals, an optimized practice website with online booking (Arzt-Direkt), Facebook and Instagram presence, community health events such as "Ulm atmet," and certified patient education programs that double as demand-generation channels. As of 2026 the Ulm headquarters is undergoing major expansion and modernization to add clinical rooms and refresh facilities, accompanied by active hiring across clinical and administrative roles.

Name

Lungenzentrum Ulm - Pneumologische Gemeinschaftspraxis

Legal name

Pneumologische Berufsausübungsgemeinschaft

Website

https://lungenzentrum-ulm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lungenzentrum Ulm is a physician-owned pneumological group practice operating across Ulm and Blaubeuren, Germany, delivering pulmonology, sleep medicine, allergology, and DMP-based chronic respiratory care billed primarily through the German statutory health insurance system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Specialist Care

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Pulmonology Practice (HLAKANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asthma & Airway Disease Specialty Care (HLAKAAAC), Home Ventilation, Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory DME Clinical Management (HLAKANAM), Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) & Respiratory Diagnostics (HLAKANAC)

Keywords

• Pulmonary medicine services
• Sleep disorder diagnostics
• Respiratory disease treatment
• Allergology testing services
• Pulmonary function testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulm, Baden-Württemberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Statutory Health Insurance (GKV) Revenue: The practice operates as a panel physician (Kassenarzt) under contract with the Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Baden-Württemberg. Services for statutory health insurance patients are billed according to the Einheitlicher Bewertungsmaßstab (EBM) fee schedule. DMP program participation is covered by all participating public health insurers at no cost to the patient.
2. Private Health Insurance (PKV) and Self-Payer Revenue: Private insurance patients and self-paying patients (Selbstzahler) are billed according to GOÄ (Gebührenordnung für Ärzte). The practice publishes a separate phone number and contact channel for private patients/self-payers.
3. Medical Device and Therapy Supplies: Revenue from prescribing and supplying therapeutic equipment including CPAP/BiPAP devices, oxygen therapy equipment, and inhalation devices, which may be partially covered by health insurers.

Pricing tiers

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lungenzentrum Ulm is a pneumological group medical practice providing specialist outpatient care for diseases of the lungs, airways, and sleep. Core services include the diagnosis and long-term management of COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and interstitial lung diseases; sleep medicine diagnostics (polysomnography and home sleep testing) for sleep apnea and related disorders; allergy testing and immunotherapy; structured Disease Management Programs (DMP) for asthma and COPD; and certified patient education, rehabilitation sports (Lungensport), and smoking cessation programs.

Product overview

Lungenzentrum Ulm is a pneumological group practice providing comprehensive respiratory care across two locations (Ulm and Blaubeuren). The practice offers a unified portfolio of diagnostic services (lung function testing, digital X-ray, blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry), core medical specialties (pneumology, sleep diagnostics, allergology), and therapeutic/educational programs (respiratory therapy, rehabilitation sports, smoking cessation, certified patient education courses). Services are coordinated through disease management programs (DMP) for asthma and COPD, with an on-site sleep laboratory in Blaubeuren and upcoming practice expansion in Ulm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schlaf- und Beatmungszentrum Blaubeuren: Sleep and ventilation center located in Blaubeuren, specializing in sleep disorder diagnostics and treatment

Products and services

• Pneumology (Pneumologie) Specialist diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases including COPD, asthma bronchiale, pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung diseases, and bronchial carcinoma for adult patients aged 16 and over.
• Sleep Diagnostics (Schlafdiagnostik) In-lab polysomnography and home-based ambulatory polygraphy for diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, snoring, insomnia, periodic limb movement disorder, and related sleep disorders. Differentiates obstructive vs. central sleep apnea and supports CPAP mask and pressure selection.
• Allergology (Allergologie) Allergy testing (skin prick test, RAST blood test) and allergen identification for respiratory allergies including allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, and reactions to pollen, house dust mites, mold, and animal dander. Includes subclinical immunotherapy to prevent progression to asthma.
• Pulmonary Function Testing (Lungenfunktionsdiagnostik) Body plethysmography and spirometry tests measuring lung volumes, airway resistance, and lung compliance in a sealed chamber; produces highly reproducible lung function data independent of external factors.
• Oxygen Supply Diagnostics (Sauerstoffversorgung) Blood gas analysis and pulse oximetry to measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, pH, and pulmonary gas exchange efficiency in patients with respiratory insufficiency.
• Digital X-Ray (Digitales Röntgen) Low-radiation digital radiography of the lungs for diagnosis of pneumonia, tuberculosis, pulmonary tumors, and chest injuries.
• Disease Management Program (DMP) for Asthma and COPD Structured, certified care program coordinating multiple physicians and therapists into a unified treatment plan for asthma and COPD under German statutory health insurance guidelines. Participation is covered by all participating public health insurers at no cost to the patient.
• Respiratory Therapy / Breathing Education (Atemtherapie / Atempädagogik) Reflective respiratory therapy and breathing exercises for chronic respiratory patients to improve symptom self-management and quality of life.
• Rehabilitation Sports / Lungensport (Reha-Sport) Certified group-based rehabilitation sports program for chronically ill patients with respiratory conditions, designed to improve physical fitness, exercise tolerance, and quality of life.
• Smoking Cessation Program (Raucherentwöhnung) Individualized smoking cessation program including one-on-one counseling, nicotine replacement guidance, group therapy options, and relapse prevention follow-up, particularly for patients with or at risk of COPD, asthma, and lung fibrosis.
• Certified Patient Education (Patientenschulungen) Certified structured group education modules covering asthma and COPD causes, triggers, self-management, inhalation techniques, and emergency response, conducted as part of the practice's DMP and Schulungen program.

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/team.lungenzentrum.ulm
• Instagraminstagram.com/lungenzentrumulm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lungen-zentrum-ulm

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Profiles2 records

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