C.A.R.E.S. Direct Primary Care

Individual membership runs $70 per month. Couples memberships are available at $120 per month, and children under 18 pay $35 per month. Seniors over 65 should contact the practice directly for pricing. The membership covers unlimited visits with no copays.

The membership includes unlimited office visits, chronic disease management, preventive care, women's health and routine GYN visits, basic lab testing, EKGs, and common antibiotic shots. Members also receive same-day or next-day appointments, 45-minute visits, and communication with Dr. Snead via phone, text, or email. Telehealth visits and house calls are also part of the membership.

No. S. Direct Primary Care operates entirely on a direct membership model and does not bill insurance. The flat monthly fee covers the included services. For larger medical expenses, the practice recommends pairing the membership with a health sharing ministry or a high-deductible plan.

S. Direct Primary Care passes wholesale pricing directly to members. A chemistry profile, CBC, or lipid panel each cost under $5. An MRI runs approximately $350. These prices reflect what the practice negotiates on behalf of its members, and costs may vary by provider.

Yes. S. Direct Primary Care works with HSAs, HRAs, and flex savings accounts. Employers can also set up a DPC benefit program for their employees. Contact the practice to discuss how to structure coverage for a small business or individual situation.

Members can send urgent texts or calls after hours, and Dr. Snead addresses them as time allows. The practice also charges a $10 fee for after-hours refill or visit requests not made in advance. S. is also developing an AI-assisted messaging tool that will provide interim responses to after-hours medical questions reviewed by a provider.

No. S. Direct Primary Care does not require a long-term contract. The practice charges a $100 continuity of care unenrollment fee, but waives it for members who stay three months or longer.

Yes. Members can schedule telehealth visits or request house calls. Patients can also communicate with Dr. Snead via phone, text, or email for many routine concerns. This flexibility means members rarely need to visit the office for minor issues.

Yes. S. Direct Primary Care offers an employer DPC program. Dr. Snead has presented on this topic at a Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce healthcare seminar for small businesses. Employers interested in reducing insurance costs while improving employee access to care can contact the practice to learn more.

Yes. Dr. Snead coordinates specialist referrals and uses RubiconMD, an online consultation platform, to obtain specialist input quickly. This tool helps members get expert guidance without the time and expense of an in-person specialist appointment. When an in-person referral is necessary, Dr. Snead handles that coordination as well.