Back To Basic Medicine

Back To Basic Medicine charges $99 per month for members under 65 and $129 per month for members 65 and older. There is also a one-time, non-refundable enrollment fee of $250. The monthly fee covers virtually unlimited office visits, same-day and next-day appointments, annual physicals, and direct access to the doctors by phone, text, and email.

Yes. Back To Basic Medicine recommends that all members carry a high-deductible health plan for catastrophic coverage such as hospitalization or surgery. The practice also suggests health sharing ministries like MediShare, Liberty, or Samaritan as alternatives to traditional insurance.

No. Back To Basic Medicine operates as a direct primary care practice and does not bill insurance or government programs. Members pay a flat monthly fee directly to the practice. This structure keeps medical records private from insurance carriers and pharmaceutical companies.

Yes. Same-day and next-day appointments are a core part of the membership. The practice also maintains minimal to no wait times, and each visit runs a minimum of 30 minutes face-to-face with the physician.

The membership covers virtually unlimited office visits, annual physical exams, wellness exams, well women exams with Pap, sports physicals, employer physicals, sick visits, EKGs, urinalysis, strep screens, influenza screens, blood glucose testing, ear wax removal, and more. Labs are available at deeply discounted rates. Some procedures, such as sutures, joint injections, and cyst removal, carry separate fees.

Yes. All members receive their doctor's direct cell phone number and email address. Patients can text or email at any time, and the doctors respond as soon as possible. For emergencies, members should call 911.

Yes. As of August 15th, both physicians have opted out of Medicare and now accept private contracts with Medicare-eligible patients. Patients may still use Medicare to cover labs, medications, and specialist visits. Only the physicians' direct services fall outside Medicare coverage.

Yes. The practice welcomes the children of enrolled members. Routine vaccinations for young children are not available at the office, but the team will help families arrange those services through another provider.

Yes. Back To Basic Medicine offers special corporate pricing for small businesses with five or more employees. Interested employers can call the office for specific pricing details.

New patients can enroll online through the Atlas MD platform on the practice's website. You can also call the office at (239) 985-9518 or send an email to arrange a time to speak with the team.