BEYOND THE WAITING ROOM
Direct Primary Care (DPC) means time to listen, space to care, and a relationship that puts you first.
COMPREHENSIVE CARE,
BUILT ON TRUST
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a membership model where patients pay a flat monthly fee for primary care services, without insurance billing. With smaller patient panels, doctors offer same or next-day visits, longer appointments, and direct communication. The result: more accessible care, less red tape, and a stronger doctor–patient relationship. Patients receive the care they deserve and doctors deliver medical care the way they envisioned.
WHAT SETS US APART
LONGER APPOINTMENT
TIMES
30-60 minute appointments that start on time, so your doctor truly knows you.
IMPROVED ACCESS
TO YOUR DOCTOR
Reach your doctor directly - by phone, text, or online. Same or next day appointments.
PRICE
TRANSPARENCY
Flat monthly membership fee includes all of the primary care services we offer.
TRADITIONAL MODEL VS. DIRECT PRIMARY CARE
Direct Primary Care simplifies healthcare with more time, easier access, and cost transparency compared to the traditional insurance model.
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TRADITIONAL MODEL
15-30-minute visits; often long wait times.DPC
30-60 minute visits; appointments start on time. -
TRADITIONAL MODEL
Insurance billed for appointments, phone calls, portal messages; patient is responsible for the difference, surprise bills.DPC
Speak directly with your doctor, same/next day appointments routinely available, after hours appointments available with your doctor. -
TRADITIONAL MODEL
See multiple providers across the health system, depending on who is available; referred to virtual care and urgent care after hours, rotating on call provider after hours.DPC
Speak directly with your doctor, same/next day appointments routinely available, after hours appointments available with your doctor. -
TRADITIONAL MODEL
Long wait times for appointments, often referred to urgent care for acute needs, can be hard to reach your doctorDPC
Reach your doctor around the clock, same day/next day availability in most cases, virtual care, in person and even home visits -
TRADITIONAL MODEL
Typical patient panels can range from 1500-2500 patientsDPC
DPC patient panels typically range from 200-600 patients
TRADITIONAL MODEL VS. DIRECT PRIMARY CARE
Direct Primary Care simplifies healthcare with more time, easier access, and cost transparency compared to the traditional insurance model.
VISIT TIME
TRADITIONAL MODEL
15-30-minute visits; often long wait times
DPC
30-60 minute visits; appointments start on time
BILLING & COST
Insurance billed for appointments, phone calls, portal messages; patient is responsible for the difference, surprise bills
Low monthly membership cost, includes all primary care communication, forms, appointments, procedures
CONTINUITY
May see multiple providers across the health system; referred to urgent care after hours, rotating on call provider after hours
Typical patient panels can range from 1500-2500 patients
Speak directly with your doctor, same/next day appointments routinely available, after hours appointments available with your doctor
ACCESS
Long wait times for appointments, often referred to urgent care for acute needs, can be hard to reach your doctor
Reach your doctor around the clock, same day/next day availability in most cases, virtual care, in person and even home visits
DPC patient panels typically range from 200-600 patients
PANEL SIZE
FAQs
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There are some similarities and some important differences between direct primary care and concierge medicine. Both models generally offer increased physician access and extended appointment time. Direct primary care charges a lower monthly membership fee on a month-to-month basis with no insurance billing; whereas concierge medicine generally charges a higher monthly or annual fee and also bills your insurance.
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While not required, we strongly recommend that you maintain health insurance to cover specialist visits, emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and surgeries. Patients may also choose to use it for outside labs, imaging, and medication prescriptions. We will assist patients to find the most cost effective solution for these services.
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A DPC membership generally covers all communication, all office visits (including an annual physical/preventive care visit), and other services offered at that practice. If there was any service requiring an additional fee, patients would be notified in advance.
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We’re glad you’re healthy—and we want to help you stay that way! Still, life brings unexpected health concerns, and every patient deserves a trusted doctor to call when they need care. With Direct Primary Care, you enjoy easy communication, online scheduling, virtual visits, and longer appointments focused on prevention and keeping you well.
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Starting January 1, 2026, recent legislation states that you can use HSA (health savings account) funds to pay for a DPC membership as a qualified medical expense. Up to $150/month for an individual person and $300/month for a family.
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You’ll always be notified in advance of any planned time out of the office so routine care and prescription refills can be handled beforehand. During this time, your doctor will remain available on a limited basis by phone, portal message, or video visit. If an urgent issue requires in-person care, we may direct you to urgent care or the emergency room.
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There are many resources available if you’d like to explore DPC further. You’re also welcome to schedule a free meet-and-greet with Dr. Woz to get your questions answered.
IS DPC RIGHT
FOR YOU?
People choose Direct Primary Care for many reasons: continuity with one trusted doctor, the convenience of quick communication, coordinated care for complex needs, and affordable, high-quality primary care. If you feel DPC may be a good fit for your primary care, we encourage you to take the next step and learn more!