Concierge Medicine in New York City: Costs, Wait Times, and How to Compare Doctors in 2026

NextMD has verified 176 physician-led membership practices across New York City's five boroughs. They include 321 physicians, with 261 in Manhattan and 52 in Brooklyn. After accounting for practices we may have missed (10-20% error rate), we estimate the complete market contains roughly 195 to 220 practices and 355 to 400 physicians.

Using NextMD directory data from July 2026, this guide covers practices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The broader NYC metro concierge medicine directory also includes Westchester, Long Island, Northern New Jersey, and parts of Connecticut.

NYC Concierge Medicine at a Glance

The verified figures count practices with at least one Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). NextMD excludes practices led entirely by nurse practitioners or physician assistants.

NextMD searched national concierge networks, independent practice websites, hospital programs, and direct primary care directories. Even a comprehensive search will miss some private, referral-only, recently opened, or lightly indexed practices. We use a 10 to 20 percent undercount assumption to round out the market. If 176 verified practices represent 80 to 90 percent of the total, New York City has an estimated 195 to 220 practices. Applying the same range to 321 verified physicians produces an estimate of 355 to 400 physicians. These estimates add likely missing supply; they do not convert unverified practices into directory listings.

What Concierge Medicine Costs in New York City

Concierge medicine nationally costs $3,000 to over $40,000 per year. Direct primary care (DPC) memberships typically cost $50 to $200 per month, or $600 to $2,400 per year. New York City contains both models, plus hybrid practices that bill insurance and charge a smaller access fee.

Three current listings show how wide the local market is:

• Hybrid: Leaf Medical in Brooklyn lists a $150 annual fee. The practice bills insurance for covered medical care.

• Direct primary care: Anise Medical in Brooklyn lists a $197 monthly membership.

• Concierge: Dr. Amanda Kahn in Manhattan lists a $1,500 monthly membership, equal to $18,000 per year.

These examples illustrate published fees only. They do not rank quality. The 35 practices that disclose a price represent just 20 percent of the 176 verified practices, and price disclosure is unlikely to be random. Higher-priced, referral-driven practices have less reason to publish a fee. That pushes the $250 disclosed-fee median lower and makes the $18,000 published maximum an incomplete measure of the NYC market.

Private Medical Manhattan shows how the missing upper tier works. Its NYC page asks prospective members to inquire rather than posting a membership price.[1] Dr. Jordan Shlain founded Private Medical in 2002.[2] CNBC presented Private Medical as a $40,000-a-year concierge service in a 2024 interview with Shlain.[3] NextMD's market research places Private Medical and other private NYC programs in the tier that charges over $40,000 per year. Because those practices do not publish current fees, they are absent from the $250 disclosed-price median.

Our national concierge medicine cost guide explains the entry, premium, and ultra-premium tiers in more detail.

What the Membership Changes

Membership fees change the physician's available time and patient load. Concierge doctors generally care for fewer than 300 patients. DPC doctors care for up to 800. A traditional primary care doctor often carries 2,000 to 2,500 patients.

In its 2024 study, the American Academy of Family Physicians reported an average panel of 402 patients among DPC practices. It also found that 98 percent of surveyed DPC practices included same-day appointments, phone or text consultations, and telemedicine in the membership fee.[4]

A smaller panel does not guarantee that every office offers every access benefit. Ask whether messages go to your doctor, another physician, a nurse, or an answering service. Confirm whether same-day visits apply to routine problems, urgent issues, or both.

What NYC Appointment-Wait Data Actually Shows

AMN Healthcare called physician offices in 15 major metropolitan areas for its 2025 survey and asked for the next available new-patient appointment. Its New York sample found an average wait of four days for family medicine, seven days for cardiology, nine days for dermatology and orthopedic surgery, 16 days for obstetrics and gynecology, and 17 days for gastroenterology.[5]

Those numbers deserve two qualifications. The family medicine result came from 11 offices, and the survey measured the next new-patient opening rather than continuity with one particular doctor. It does not tell you how long an established patient waits to see the same physician or how much time that physician can spend during the appointment.

If you are comparing membership care in New York, measure access directly:

• How quickly can you see your own doctor for a new symptom?

• How long is a routine appointment?

• Who responds to messages after hours?

• Can the practice arrange an urgent visit when your blood pressure is 170/100 or you develop a new medication reaction?

• What happens when your physician is away?

Direct answers to those questions describe practical access better than a general citywide wait-time statistic.

How Insurance Works With NYC Concierge Practices

Most concierge memberships pay for access, longer visits, communication, and care coordination. The practice may still bill your insurance for covered office visits, laboratory work, imaging, and procedures. You continue paying your insurance premiums, deductibles, and copays.

DPC practices generally do not bill insurance for primary care. Patients still need coverage for hospital care, specialists, emergency treatment, expensive imaging, and prescription drugs.

Federal Health Savings Account (HSA) rules changed in 2026. Qualifying DPC arrangements can now coexist with HSA-eligible coverage, and patients can use HSA funds tax-free for periodic DPC fees. For purposes of remaining eligible to contribute to an HSA, the Internal Revenue Service set a 2026 monthly limit of $150 for one person or $300 for an arrangement covering more than one person.[6] Concierge programs that bill insurance or bundle services outside the federal DPC definition may receive different tax treatment.

Before joining, ask the practice for a written fee schedule and ask your plan administrator these questions:

1. Does the practice bill my insurance for office visits?

2. Which services does the membership include?

3. Which services create a separate bill?

4. Is the membership eligible for HSA or Flexible Spending Account reimbursement?

5. What happens to the annual fee if I cancel or move?

How to Compare NYC Concierge Doctors

1. Verify the physician's credentials

Confirm the physician's New York license, registration status, education, and disciplinary history. The New York State Education Department directs patients to its license-verification system, while the Department of Health maintains physician profiles and public disciplinary actions.[7]

Next, check board certification in the specialty you need. Internal medicine or family medicine fits many adults. Pediatrics, geriatrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and women's health may matter more for a specific household.

2. Ask for the actual panel size

Category ranges give you a starting point. The office's current number matters more. Ask how many patients your doctor personally manages, whether the panel is still growing, and how many appointments the physician schedules each day.

3. Define access in operational terms

"Direct access" can mean a personal phone number, a shared inbox, or a message relayed by staff. Ask who responds, during which hours, and within what time target. If you travel, confirm where the physician can provide telemedicine and how the office handles prescriptions across state lines.

4. Compare the complete annual cost

Add the membership, insurance premiums, expected copays, and services excluded from the fee. A $3,000 membership that includes routine visits can have a different total cost from a $3,000 access fee paired with insurance billing for every visit.

5. Test the hospital and specialist workflow

Hospital affiliation alone does not describe the service. Ask who schedules specialist appointments, whether the doctor speaks directly with consultants, and what the practice does if you enter an emergency department at 11 p.m.

6. Ask for evidence of continuity and patient loyalty

There is no standardized patient-retention measure across NYC practices. Ask for measurable answers instead:

• What percentage of members renewed last year?

• What is the average member tenure?

• How many physicians have left the practice during the past three years?

• If your doctor leaves, can you transfer or receive a prorated refund?

• Will you always see the named physician, or does the practice rotate visits?

These questions answer the search for a doctor with a strong track record more reliably than an unlabeled review score.

Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Outer Boroughs

Manhattan holds 152 of the city's 176 practices. It also contains nearly all of the city's performance-medicine programs and many higher-priced concierge practices. Patients choosing a Manhattan office should weigh the subway or car trip against the value of in-person access.

Brooklyn has 18 practices and a wider model mix. Ten use a concierge model, while the rest include DPC, hybrid, and specialty memberships. Brooklyn is where the directory shows several of the city's lower-priced published options.

Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island have six listed practices combined. A patient in those boroughs may find that a nearby Nassau County, Westchester, or Northern New Jersey office is easier to reach than Midtown. The metro directory can help you compare both city and suburban options without assuming a Manhattan address is more convenient.

FAQ

How much does concierge medicine cost in New York City?

Concierge medicine generally costs $3,000 to over $40,000 per year. Among the 35 NYC practices disclosing prices in the NextMD directory, the median is $250 per month and the published range runs from $150 to $18,000 per year. Those disclosed figures skew low because higher-priced practices often quote fees privately. Private Medical sits in NYC's over-$40,000-per-year tier even though its NYC page does not publish a current price.[1][3]

How many concierge doctors are in NYC?

NextMD lists 321 verified physicians at 176 physician-led concierge, DPC, hybrid, performance, and specialty membership practices across the five boroughs as of July 2026. Assuming a 10 to 20 percent undercount, the complete market likely contains roughly 195 to 220 practices and 355 to 400 physicians.

Do NYC concierge doctors accept insurance?

Many do. Concierge practices often charge a membership for access and bill insurance separately for covered medical services. DPC practices generally include primary care in the membership and do not bill insurance.

Can I use an HSA for a concierge or DPC membership?

Qualifying DPC arrangements became HSA-compatible in 2026 under federal rules.[6] Concierge fees depend on how the practice structures the membership and which services the fee covers. Confirm eligibility with the practice and your HSA administrator.

How can I identify a concierge doctor with loyal patients?

Ask for the prior year's renewal rate, average member tenure, physician turnover, and the percentage of visits handled by your named doctor. Practices rarely publish standardized retention figures, so these direct measures are more useful than comparing review scores alone.

Is a Manhattan concierge doctor worth the commute?

It depends on how often you expect in-person care. Ask how many visits require the office, whether telemedicine is available where you live, and how the practice handles urgent problems. A Brooklyn or suburban practice may provide more usable access if you can reach it quickly.

NextMD lets you compare physician-led concierge and DPC practices by location, model, specialty, and published price. Search for a concierge doctor in New York City and verify the membership details directly with the practice before enrolling.

Sources

1. Private Medical. (2026). Concierge Medicine in NYC. Manhattan location, membership-inquiry process, physician roster, and 100-member panel cap. Read the Private Medical NYC page

2. Private Medical. (2026). Meet Dr. Jordan Shlain. Founder and chairman biography; Private Medical founding year. Read Dr. Jordan Shlain's biography

3. CNBC Squawk Pod. (2024). Debating Economic Proposals and Paying $40K for Health Care. Interview with Private Medical founder Dr. Jordan Shlain. Read the episode transcript

4. American Academy of Family Physicians. (2024). 2024 Direct Primary Care Data Brief. Average panel size and included access services. Read the AAFP data brief

5. AMN Healthcare. (2025). 2025 Survey of Physician Appointment Wait Times and Medicare and Medicaid Acceptance Rates. New York specialty wait-time table, p. 27. Read the AMN Healthcare survey

6. Internal Revenue Service. (2026). Notice 2026-5: Expanded Availability of Health Savings Accounts. Direct Primary Care Service Arrangement eligibility and fee rules, pp. 4-5. Read IRS Notice 2026-5

7. New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. (2026). Frequently Asked Questions for Physicians. Official physician-license verification instructions and links to the New York State Physician Profile. Read the physician FAQ