
AnswersMD
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | Adults: $5,000–$9,500/year (based on age and location) | Dependents (ages 12–18): from $2,500/year | Spouses/partners: discounted rates | Family multi-child discounts available |
| Practice Type | Concierge |
| Location | Tampa, St. Petersburg, Boca Raton, South Tampa, Downtown Tampa, Tampa Bay, Palm Beach County |
| Doctors | Drew Meriwether MD, Pediatrics, Douglas Shapiro DO, Family Medicine |
| Year Founded | 2024 |
| Panel Size | 300 patients per doctor |
| Telehealth Type | Video consultations, phone calls, and text messaging available 24/7 |
| Housecalls | Yes |
| Insurance Accepted | PPO plans recommended |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At AnswersMD, two physicians deliver concierge primary care across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Boca Raton. Dr. Douglas Shapiro founded the practice in 2024 with a clear goal: build a medicine where doctors truly know their patients. Dr. Drew Meriwether joined in November 2024, bringing dual board certifications in pediatrics and internal medicine.
Each physician caps their panel at 300 members. Appointments run 45 to 60 minutes, and same-day availability is guaranteed. Members reach their physician directly by call, text, or video around the clock. The practice includes an annual full-body MRI scan and a comprehensive executive physical covering more than 30 lab markers. AnswersMD also offers house calls at home, office, or hotel, plus hospital accompaniment and travel medicine support. 9 average member rating.
Details
Address
4100 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone
(813) 727-3233Website
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Annual membership covers all primary care services with no copays or per-visit fees. Pricing varies by age and location. Spouses and partners receive reduced rates when enrolled together. Dependents ages 12–18 eligible with multi-child discounts. HSA/FSA eligible. No hidden fees or surprise charges.
Typical Appointment
45 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
AnswersMD prices adult memberships between $5,000 and $9,500 per year, depending on age and location. Dependent memberships for ages 12 to 18 start at $2,500 per year. The practice provides a personalized quote during an initial consultation so prospective members know the exact figure before committing. Memberships are billed annually and qualify for HSA and FSA funds.
Yes. Spouses and partners who enroll together receive a 25% discount off their individual rate. Families with multiple children ages 12 to 18 qualify for multi-child discounts. The practice also builds custom packages for extended family members including parents, grandparents, and adult children.
Every membership covers all primary care services with no copays or per-visit fees. Members receive 24/7 direct physician access via call, text, or video, same-day or next-day appointments, extended 45-to-60-minute visits, a comprehensive annual physical with 30-plus lab markers, an annual full-body MRI scan, house calls, telemedicine, travel medicine consultations, care coordination, and hospital accompaniment and advocacy.
AnswersMD recommends that members maintain health insurance alongside their membership. The membership covers all primary care services directly. Health insurance handles hospital stays, specialist visits, surgeries, advanced imaging, and other major medical expenses. The practice does not accept HMO plans, Tricare Prime, or Medicaid. PPO plans work best alongside membership.
AnswersMD gives every member their physician's direct cell phone number. Members can call, text, or video chat with their doctor at any hour, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The practice averages a response time of under five minutes to member messages.
Yes to both. Physicians conduct telemedicine visits by video and also make house calls at members' homes, offices, or hotels. Members traveling outside Florida can reach their physician by phone or video for consultation and prescription management at any time.
Each AnswersMD physician caps their panel at 300 members. That limit allows 45-to-60-minute appointments, same-day availability, and a physician who knows each patient's full history. The practice holds a 98% member retention rate year over year.
Yes. Every membership includes an annual full-body MRI scan. The scan screens for tumors, aneurysms, and organ abnormalities. This is included at no additional cost as part of the standard membership benefit.
AnswersMD currently operates its flagship Tampa office at 4100 W Kennedy Blvd and a St. Petersburg location on the St. Anthony's Hospital campus. A Boca Raton location adjacent to Royal Palm Yacht Club at 1801 S Federal Hwy is opening soon. The practice accepts new members across all three locations.
Yes. AnswersMD offers corporate and executive health programs with volume pricing for organizations covering leadership teams or key employees. These programs provide the same direct physician access, comprehensive physicals, and care coordination as individual memberships, structured to fit the needs of a business.
Practice last updated April 11, 2026



