Zentrum für Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten Bensheim GmbH

What Zentrum für Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten Bensheim GmbH does

Zentrum für Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten Bensheim GmbH operates the Fachärztliches MVZ Bergstraße, a German medical care center (Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum) headquartered in Bensheim, Hesse, with a satellite facility in Bürstadt. The practice delivers an integrated multi-specialty portfolio spanning nephrology, dialysis, cardiology, rheumatology, lipidology, and psychotherapy, with a particular focus on the cardiac-renal patient population. Its physical asset base centers on 44 dialysis stations — 26 in Bensheim and 18 in Bürstadt — supporting hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis (Bauchfelldialyse), and lipid apheresis. The clinical team includes nine named physicians and therapists, including two professors and one Privatdozent, with subspecialist credentials in Hypertensiologie DHL® and Lipidologie DGFL. The practice accepts both statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) health insurance, billing under EBM-Gebührenordnung and GOÄ respectively.

The business model is a regulated outpatient medical services operation, with revenue generated per treatment session and per consultation, paid primarily by German health insurers. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: patients self-refer or are referred by primary care physicians within the ze:roPRAXEN network and regional hospitals, then schedule appointments via online booking, telephone, or walk-in for dialysis. Patient-facing digital services include video consultations (Videosprechstunde), online appointment booking, and prescription/referral ordering. Since October 2023, the entity has been integrated into the ze:roPRAXEN network — the largest ambulatory healthcare provider in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region with 30+ medical and dialysis centers, approximately 600 staff, and around 200,000 patients served annually — providing cross-referral pathways and shared specialist access.

Name

Zentrum für Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten Bensheim GmbH

Legal name

Zentrum für Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten Bensheim GmbH

Website

https://nierenzentrum-bensheim.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zentrum für Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten Bensheim GmbH operates MVZ Bergstraße, a German medical care center offering nephrology, dialysis, cardiology, rheumatology, lipidology, and psychotherapy across two locations with 44 dialysis stations. Part of the ze:roPRAXEN network serving the Rhine-Neckar region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Nephrology and Dialysis Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (62133)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Dialysis & Kidney Care Centers (HLAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hypertension & Kidney-Related Blood Pressure Clinics (HLAKAHAF)

Keywords

• Nephrology services
• Dialysis treatment
• Cardiology care
• Hypertension treatment
• Outpatient medical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bensheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ambulatory Medical Services (GKV/PKV): Revenue generated from outpatient medical services billed to statutory health insurance (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung - GKV) and private health insurance (Private Krankenversicherung - PKV). Services include nephrology consultations, cardiology, rheumatology, psychotherapy, and diagnostic procedures.
2. Dialysis Treatment Services: Revenue from dialysis treatments including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and lipid apherese, billed per treatment session to health insurers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Outpatient specialty medical care delivered through a Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum (MVZ) in Bensheim and Bürstadt, with a primary focus on nephrology, dialysis (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home dialysis), and hypertension. Adjacent specialty services include cardiology, rheumatology, lipidology, psychotherapy, and apheresis (lipid/plasma apheresis), complemented by video consultation. Services are billed under German statutory (EBM) and private (GOÄ) reimbursement.

Product overview

Zentrum für Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten Bensheim GmbH operates as a specialized medical care center (MVZ) within the ze:roPRAXEN network. The practice offers an integrated portfolio of medical specialties—Nephrology, Dialysis, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Lipidology, and Psychotherapy—under one roof. Core services include outpatient dialysis treatment (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis) across 26 stations in Bensheim and 18 stations in Bürstadt, comprehensive kidney disease care, and cardiovascular treatment. Patient-facing digital services include video consultations, online appointment booking, and prescription/referral ordering. The center is part of the ze:roPRAXEN network, the largest ambulatory healthcare provider in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hemodialysis (Hämodialyse) Outpatient in-center hemodialysis treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease, performed at the Bensheim and Bürstadt MVZ sites.
• Peritoneal Dialysis (Peritonealdialyse) Outpatient peritoneal dialysis program for patients with end-stage renal disease who are candidates for peritoneal-based renal replacement therapy.
• Home Dialysis (Heimdialyse) Dialysis treatment delivered in the patient's home setting, including training and ongoing clinical oversight for patients performing dialysis independently.
• Apheresis (Apherese) — Lipid Apheresis (Lipidapherese) and Plasma Apheresis (Plasmapherese) Outpatient apheresis treatments, including lipid apheresis for severe/refractory lipid disorders and plasma apheresis, delivered at the MVZ.
• Nephrology Consultation (Nephrologie) Outpatient specialist consultation for the diagnosis and management of kidney diseases and hypertension, including treatment of acute and chronic kidney conditions.
• Cardiology (Kardiologie) Outpatient cardiology consultations and specialist care for patients with cardiovascular conditions, frequently serving comorbid kidney and hypertension patients.
• Rheumatology (Rheumatologie) Outpatient rheumatology consultations and specialist care for patients with rheumatic diseases.
• Lipidology (Lipidologie) Outpatient lipidology consultation for the diagnosis and treatment of lipid metabolism disorders, frequently linked to cardiovascular risk management and apheresis indications.
• Psychotherapy (Psychotherapie) Outpatient psychotherapy services delivered by a licensed psychological psychotherapist for patients requiring mental health support, often in the context of chronic illness.
• Video Consultation (Videosprechstunde) Remote outpatient consultation offered to patients via video, providing follow-up visits and selected consultations without an in-person visit.

Quantifiable outcome

• The ze:roPRAXEN network serves approximately 200,000 patients annually across all centers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ze:roPRAXEN GmbH & Co. eGbRcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023The MVZ Bergstraße joined the ze:roPRAXEN network in October 2023, becoming part of the largest ambulatory healthcare provider in the Rhein-Neckar metropolitan region. This affiliation enables patients to benefit from a network of over 30 medical care centers and dialysis centers, with shared medical expertise, interdisciplinary collaboration, and access to a broader pool of specialists across primary care and specialized fields.
• Regional Hospitals (Umliegende Kliniken)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MVZ maintains close cooperation with regional hospitals in the Bergstraße area for comprehensive patient care. This network partnership enables seamless patient transfers, shared care arrangements, and interdisciplinary treatment for complex cases, particularly in cardiac and nephrology care.
• Primary Care Physicians in ze:roPRAXEN NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe practice collaborates closely with primary care physicians (Hausärzte) within the ze:roPRAXEN network, enabling optimal coordination of patient care for complex medical conditions requiring both specialist and primary care follow-up.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Helios Kliniken: Large German private hospital group (part of Fresenius) operating inpatient cardiology, nephrology, and transplant services. Comparable as a regional referral partner and competitor for nephrology and cardiac case volumes.
• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital operators with significant cardiology and nephrology service lines. Comparable as a regional healthcare delivery partner and referral source for the Bensheim MVZ's specialist cardiology and nephrology services.

Broad incumbents

• NephroCare (Fresenius Medical Care): Operates one of the largest networks of outpatient dialysis clinics in Germany and Europe. Directly comparable outpatient dialysis service line and reimbursement structure to the Bensheim MVZ, though at vastly greater scale.
• DaVita Deutschland: German arm of the global dialysis giant DaVita, operating multiple outpatient dialysis centers in Germany. Overlaps with the Bensheim MVZ in nephrology and dialysis service delivery under GKV/PKV reimbursement.
• KfH Kuratorium für Hämodialyse: One of Germany's largest non-profit dialysis provider networks operating dozens of centers nationwide. Directly comparable to the Bensheim MVZ in delivering outpatient hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and nephrology care to CKD patients under GKV reimbursement.

Direct peers

• PHV Patienten-Heimversorgung: German dialysis chain operating outpatient dialysis centers with nephrology care. Highly comparable to Bensheim MVZ in modality mix (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, lipid apheresis) and statutory-insurer revenue model.
• Diaverum Deutschland: European dialysis provider with a significant German clinic footprint. Directly comparable to the Bensheim MVZ in outpatient hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and nephrology care delivery to chronic kidney disease patients.

Emerging players

• Medicover Deutschland: European healthcare group operating specialty outpatient clinics including nephrology and dialysis-adjacent services in Germany. Comparable as a multi-specialty ambulatory operator, though with a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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