Direct Primary Care Model

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Direct Primary Care or DPC is medical healthcare model that puts patient first, by getting rid of bureaucracy that is found in a traditional practice. How is it that we save you money? It is pretty simple: we don't accept insurance, and that saves your money in a long run.

Since you are getting awesome care from us, you can cut back on your insurance premiums. Most DPC patients find high deductible, low premium insurance, or catastrophic insurance to be working well for them in case they encounter major health event. They leave the rest of they healthcare in our hands.

By having the direct contact with your doctor, you will be able to send your questions directly to us via email or phone, without coming for an office visit. We have negotiated amazing deals on blood tests, X- rays, MRI/CT scans on your behalf. 

Of course you will!

 Naturopathic medicine is all about prevention. Even though you may not feel sick, you may want to take advantage of services we offer such as: herbal detoxification, acupuncture for relaxation, heavy metal testing or hormone testing. We have many venues to keep you healthy!

We also tailor the treatment to your needs. Each visit with us is longer than average medical visit. We want to make sure we know you better, know your lifestyle and your health challenges, so we can optimaly address your health concerns.

This is a frequent term that is used interchangeably with DPC model,  but they are not the same. Under the concierge model your fee gets you an access to your doctor, but does not cover the care. Instead, the concierge medicine bills your insurance for your visits. 

Under DPC model, your care is covered by your membership fee and on top of that you have other benefits like wholesale pricing for labs and radiology, alternative testing and most of all direct communication with your doctor. 

Take a look at the prices above. We charge a flat monthly fee, so you can get unlimited office visits, wholesale prices on labs, and your doctor cell phone to have a direct communication with her. 

Your monthly fee covers excellent health care with $20 scheduling fee for your office visit. 

Your monthly fee also covers direct communication with your provider: phone, text, video conference, email.

You will also be given an access to discounted labs, including alternative labs.

Naturopathic medicine offers you an access to health lifestyle and you will be given alternative choices to medication to manage your health. We offer herbal medicine, homeopathic remedies that will be tailored to your needs. We don't however prescribe any medication so you may select one of DPC provides in your state to help you to manage your medications. 

We diagnose  and treat many chronic diseases which respond well to continuous care. 

We also treat all sorts of everyday problems from rashes, to sinus infection, cold and flu. 

Naturopathic doctors are considered specialist by many insurance companies, as we use natural means to treat any disease, whether it is a kidney disease or heart disease. 

However, when there is a diagnostic need or chronic problem we collaborate  with specialist to maximize your care. 

Having direct access to your naturopathic physician prevents severe health troubles and hospitalizations as well. However, if this type of care is required we will continue to work with your hospitalist during your stay as well as work directly with any specialist.

Of course ! 

Best part of membership is having direct access to your physician. Because of unpredictable life events where illness or injury happen, you may call us, text us or email us directly whenever you need. 

Since you have a your doctor's e-mail and phone number, you can reach us whenever you need, from whatever place you are in the world. Many diseases can be diagnosed and addressed during a simple conversation with your doctor. 

We maintain high standards of patient privacy. We never provide your personal health information to a third party unless you specifically ask us to do so.

Most alternative testing laboratories will require that you pay them directly by including a check or  providing them with your credit card information.  Charges for blood work will be added to and applied to your preferred method of payment and paid in the office. 

We expect to have an honest, open and respectful relationship with you. If you however voice a complain that we cannot satisfy together, we will gladly allow to terminate your membership. 

Unfortunately, no. Your membership agreement is not defined as a "medical expense" and therefore is not tax deductible. Please, discuss this issue with your tax advisor. 

No, which is good for both of us. Our model based on Direct Primary Care relies on direct contact between you and your doctor. 

We do take care of any patients regardless of your insurance situation. We work completely outside of the insurance system, and the billing for our care is not eligible for insurance reimbursement. 

Yes. Our recommendation is that our patients select high- deductible and health savings account. Sometimes catastrophical insurance would be more suitable for certain patients. 

You may need your insurance if you encounter a major health issue. 

Yes. You need to sign a one- time waiver declaring that neither you nor your doctor will directly bill Medicare for our service. 

You may want to check with your Human Resources if this option is possible.