BellaireCare Direct Family Health

Monthly membership fees at BellaireCare Direct Family Health vary by age. Adults ages 20-44 pay $100 per month, ages 45-64 pay $120, and adults 65 and older pay $140. Children ages 5-19 pay $40 per month with a parent enrollment or $50 without. Adults over age 20 also pay a one-time enrollment fee of $150. Veterans with valid ID receive a 10% discount on their age-tiered rate.

The membership covers all office visits, acute sick visits, chronic disease management, preventive care, wellness exams, and a wide range of in-office procedures. Dr. Blacher includes ECGs, point-of-care testing, in-house phlebotomy, joint injections, wound repair, and more. Members also receive one free home visit per year within five miles of the clinic. Same-day scheduling, telehealth, and direct access to Dr. Blacher's cell phone are all part of the membership.

BellaireCare does not accept or bill insurance for membership services or office visits. Members pay a flat monthly fee with no copays and no surprise bills. Patients can still use their insurance for labs, imaging, and specialist referrals outside the clinic. Medicare patients sign a one-time waiver, and Medicare continues to cover labs, imaging, medications, and hospitalizations.

Yes. The IRS recognizes DPC membership fees as qualified medical expenses under Section 213(d). Members can use HSA funds to cover their monthly BellaireCare subscription.

Each member receives one free home visit per year within five miles of the clinic. Additional home visits cost $50 each. Non-members who request a home visit pay $250 per visit. Dr. Blacher also offers video visits for patients anywhere in Texas.

BellaireCare offers same-day and next-day scheduling. Dr. Blacher reserves his schedule for a limited panel of patients, so the practice does not squeeze patients in as afterthoughts. Appointments run an hour or longer, with no rushed exits.

Yes, the practice serves patients starting at age five. Children ages 5-19 pay $40 per month when a parent also enrolls, or $50 per month without a parent membership. Services include well-child care, school physicals, sports physicals, and acute sick visits.

BellaireCare holds recognition as a verified Veteran-owned business from the Texas Veterans Commission. Veterans with valid ID receive a 10% discount on their monthly membership. Dr. Blacher also collaborates with Blue Ocean Health Services to provide VA Nexus Letter consultations and DBQs for veterans pursuing disability claims.

Yes. Businesses and nonprofits with five or more employees can enroll starting at $70 per employee per month, with pricing that is negotiable based on group size. BellaireCare handles 80-90% of typical employee healthcare needs. Employers gain a benefits tool that supports productivity, reduces absenteeism, and helps attract and retain talent.

No. Botox esthetics, therapeutic Botox for TMJ, migraines, and bruxism, and dermal fillers are available à la carte and billed separately from the membership. Dr. Blacher personally performs all cosmetic and therapeutic injections at the practice.