Culver Primary

Culver Primary charges a flat monthly membership fee that covers all office visits, same-day access, and direct communication with Dr. Bhatia. The practice does not bill insurance for visits and charges no copays or deductibles. Labs and imaging fall outside the membership, but the practice offers those at significantly discounted cash prices for members.

Yes. Culver Primary guarantees same-day or next-day appointments for members. You can schedule through the Elation patient portal or by calling the office directly.

Members contact Dr. Bhatia directly through secure messaging on the Elation Passport portal, by email, or by phone. This direct access is part of every membership and does not require scheduling a formal visit.

Yes. Dr. Bhatia conducts telehealth visits for members at no additional cost. Non-members can book a telehealth visit at a cash price of $250.

Culver Primary does not bill insurance for membership or office visits. The DPC model keeps costs transparent and predictable through a monthly fee. Members with insurance can still use their coverage for labs, imaging, specialist referrals, and hospital care outside the practice.

Dr. Bhatia performs a range of procedures directly at the practice. These include cryotherapy, abscess management, IUD removal, wart and skin tag removal, ear wax removal, EKG, strep and flu testing, COVID antigen testing, urine analysis, urine pregnancy testing, and vision screening. Members receive all of these at no additional cost.

Yes. Culver Primary offers clinically and culturally competent care for transgender and gender nonconforming patients. Dr. Bhatia provides gender-affirming hormone therapy and welcomes patients across the LGBTQ+ community.

Yes. Culver Primary offers an employer membership program for businesses that want to provide their employees with reliable, accessible primary care. Employers interested in the program can contact the practice directly for details.

Culver Primary provides care for adults and adolescents. Dr. Bhatia has a particular focus on the health needs of Millennial and Gen Z patients, and the practice handles well-teen care alongside adult and family medicine services.

Culver Primary currently accepts new patients. You can schedule a meet-and-greet appointment online through the practice website or call the office at (310) 929-0291 to book over the phone.