Direct Primary Care (DPC) is an innovative model for primary care that functions outside the health insurance system. Patients join for a low monthly fee, and have direct access to their doctor whenever they need it. Patients stay healthier because when they need care, they can see a doctor who knows them and who they trust.
Businesses can offer DPC to employees and significantly reduce costs while helping their employees stay healthy.
*DPC reduces health care costs by about 20%*
As a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice, we do not use health insurance. Instead, members join for a low monthly fee that covers all their primary care needs.
Member benefits:
As a board-certified family physician, I'm excited to offer complete primary care for your whole family in a better way. After 20+ years caring for patients from newborn to elderly, and with recent training in integrative medicine, obesity treatment, and menopause care—I am here for you!
Included with DPC membership
Or as a separate service
From the first meeting I knew I was in good hands with her. She was genuinely concerned about my health journey … Dr Schroeder is consistently compassionate in the care she provides to us as patients. Much of my current health improvements including the motivation to exercise I contribute to Dr. Schroeder.
Lolita
I am very pleased with both Dr. Schroeder and the model of medical practice that she is building. In fact, I think it's fair to say that I am more pleased with her and her practice than I have been with any practice in my many years of seeing doctors.
Jonathan
A doctor who listens and provides sound advice. No one has ever been so helpful in pinpointing a major health issue that has long been labeled as something typical when in fact it is rare.
Anais
Both operate on a monthly membership basis. Concierge medicine usually bills insurance for the visit plus charging the patient a membership fee. Concierge medicine is more expensive than DPC.
No, we do not bill insurance for any care we provide in the office. Everything is included in your membership. If you need to see a specialist, or need labs, vaccines, or lab tests you can bill these to a PPO insurance plan.
Yes. Point-of-care tests like rapid strep, flu, covid, urine testing, and blood glucose are included with your membership. For other tests, we can draw blood in the office then send to Quest or Labcorp. You can bill lab costs to PPO plans or pay the wholesale price through Duet.
Yes. We stock many common medications and can order many others for lower cost than at pharmacies. You can also use your insurance to fill a prescription through your pharmacy.
No. All your office visits, telehealth visits, and phone calls with your doctor are included in your membership.
If you have an emergency you can first call us, and we may be able to help. If you do need to go to the ER or hospital, you will be responsible for the bill yourself or through your insurance plan. This is why we recommend everyone carry a wrap-around plan for emergencies.
Yes, for enrolled patients we can often take care of your needs by telehealth without a physical office visit. Your first visit to establish care must be in person.
Yes. If you have PPO insurance we will help you find a specialist in your network. If you have an HMO, you need to be referred from a PCP in your HMO network. If you don’t have insurance, we will help you find a specialist that offers lower cash prices.
Click below to schedule a free video Information Session or an inperson Enrollment Visit. At the enrollment visit we will fill out some paperwork and go over your health care needs. Your enrollment fee and first month membership are charged at your first visit.
No. You can cancel your membership at any time with 2 weeks notice. However if you decide you want to come back, there is a re-enrollment fee of $200.
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