Coastal Direct Primary Care

Coastal Direct Primary Care uses an age-tiered monthly fee. Children up to 18 pay $50 per month, adults 19-49 pay $100, and adults 50-99 pay $125. Families in the same household pay a maximum of $350 per month. A one-time nonrefundable registration fee applies at enrollment: $100 for individuals, $150 for couples, and $200 for families. Monthly billing begins on the day of your first visit.

Coastal Direct Primary Care does not accept or bill health insurance. The practice contracts directly with patients for primary care services. The monthly membership covers office visits, telemedicine, phone and secure messaging access, and more, with no copays or hidden fees. The practice recommends that members carry insurance for specialty care, hospitalizations, and emergencies.

Yes, Medicare patients are welcome at Coastal Direct Primary Care. You sign a one-time waiver confirming that neither you nor the practice will bill Medicare for primary care services. You keep your Medicare coverage for laboratory testing, imaging, specialist visits, and hospitalizations ordered by the practice.

Your first visit is a comprehensive physical exam and full medical history review. Dr. Chris sets aside at least one hour for this appointment, and it often runs up to two hours. You will discuss your overall health, personal goals, and individualized preventive care recommendations. Subsequent visits are unhurried as well, and tend to move more smoothly once Dr. Chris knows you well.

Yes. Dr. Chris makes herself available by phone for urgent matters after regular business hours. Members can also reach her through secure text, email, and telemedicine. The practice prioritizes direct access so you do not wait days for a response to a pressing health question.

Yes, Coastal Direct Primary Care offers same-day and next-day appointments. Dr. Chris limits her patient panel to the hundreds specifically so she can make time for patients when they need care. You will never feel like an afterthought or a last-minute addition to an overcrowded schedule.

Yes. Dr. Chris has included home visits in her practice throughout her career. House calls suit patients who find it more convenient or for whom a home visit enables better care. The service covers a limited geographic area around Lewes.

Yes, Coastal Direct Primary Care accepts pediatric patients from newborns through age 18. At least one parent must also be a patient of the practice to enroll a child. The practice offers limited routine vaccinations for young children at cash prices.

Yes, Coastal Direct Primary Care stocks many common medications and dispenses them at wholesale prices. 00. Many members save money on medications through the practice even if they carry insurance. Ask Dr. Chris about pricing for a specific medication.

Coastal Direct Primary Care accepts a limited number of new patients on a rolling basis. You pay a one-time nonrefundable registration fee at enrollment. Monthly membership billing begins on the day of your first in-person visit. No medical care begins until you complete that first visit with Dr. Chris.