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 unlimited primary care, 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.

  • 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
    Typical patient panels can range from 1500-2500 patients.

    DPC
    DPC patient panels typically range from 200-600 patients.

  • TRADITIONAL MODEL
    Typical patient panels can range from 1500-2500 patients

    DPC
    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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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 think DPC is a great fit for your primary care, we encourage you to take the next step and learn more.