Piedmont Stone Center

Piedmont Stone Center

Mobile lithotripsy for non-surgical kidney stones

Overview

Piedmont Stone Center provides non-surgical kidney stone treatment using Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) with mobile lithotripters, operating in North Carolina and Virginia. It brings ESWL to patients by delivering treatment at partner medical facilities, using externally applied shock waves to break stones into smaller pieces so they can pass naturally. It differentiates itself by delivering the non-invasive procedure directly to existing clinics rather than forcing patients into surgery, focusing on patient satisfaction and adherence to pre-treatment protocols. The goal is to offer accessible, effective non-surgical stone treatment and reduce the need for invasive procedures by coordinating care with healthcare providers.

About Piedmont Stone Center

Simplify's Rating
Why Piedmont Stone Center is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Healthcare

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$3.3M

Headquarters

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • North Carolina's 2024 SMFP approved only two statewide lithotripter additions, protecting incumbents.
  • Piedmont Stone Center co-petitioned against new units in July 2023, preserving pricing discipline.
  • Its treatment-locations page was updated April 29, 2026, signaling continued operating activity.

What critics are saying

  • Piedmont Macon North opened in-house laser lithotripsy on July 11, 2024, bypassing mobile vendors.
  • Duke Health markets laser lithotripsy and complex-stone removal across the Triangle, stealing referrals.
  • If hospitals internalize ESWL and laser lithotripsy, Piedmont Stone Center's referral base collapses.

What makes Piedmont Stone Center unique

  • Piedmont Stone Center's mobile ESWL model reaches North Carolina and Virginia facilities, updated February 10, 2026.
  • Its 30-90 minute outpatient workflow avoids hospitalization and attracts referral-heavy urology groups.
  • The company owns a statewide lithotripsy footprint older competitors struggle to replicate quickly.

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Funding

Total Funding

$3.3M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

8 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

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Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Jan 12th, 2024
SEC FORM D

The Securities and Exchange Commission has not necessarily reviewed the information in this filing and has not determined if it is accurate and complete.The reader should not assume that the information is accurate and complete.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Jan 12th, 2024
SEC FORM D

The Securities and Exchange Commission has not necessarily reviewed the information in this filing and has not determined if it is accurate and complete.The reader should not assume that the information is accurate and complete.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Jan 12th, 2024
SEC FORM D

The Securities and Exchange Commission has not necessarily reviewed the information in this filing and has not determined if it is accurate and complete.The reader should not assume that the information is accurate and complete.

Statesville Free News LLC
Dec 15th, 2022
James Wayne Mayes | Iredell Free News

Wayne retired from Piedmont Stone Center as a lithotripsy truck driver in addition to being a lifelong farmer.

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