Dakota Children's Clinic

Monthly fees range from $100 to $150 depending on your child's age. Newborns to one year cost $150 per month, children one to four years cost $125 per month, and children five to eighteen years cost $100 per month. Families with multiple children never pay more than $250 per month total. Dakota Children's Clinic also charges a one-time $100 registration fee per family and a $250 one-time Comprehensive Pediatric Exam fee. Families who pay annually save 5%.

Yes. Dakota Children's Clinic allows families to use HSA or FSA funds toward their monthly membership fees. Check with your plan administrator to confirm your specific plan's rules before enrolling.

The practice does not bill insurance for routine membership-based primary care. Your monthly membership covers primary care visits with no co-pays or per-visit charges. You can still use your health insurance for labs, imaging, medications, specialist visits, and emergency or hospital care. The practice recommends that all families maintain health insurance for major medical needs.

Dakota Children's Clinic prioritizes same-day and next-day sick visits for members. When your child is ill, you contact Dr. Schimelpfenig directly and the practice works to get you in quickly rather than making you wait days or weeks.

Membership covers well-child visits, sick visits, direct messaging with Dr. Schimelpfenig, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, in-office procedures and minor care, developmental and behavioral support, integrative and whole-child care, care coordination, and after-hours guidance. There are no co-pays and no per-visit charges for covered primary care services.

Yes. Dr. Schimelpfenig offers video visits for members. Telemedicine appointments are available on Fridays, evenings, and weekends, giving families flexible access beyond standard office hours.

The practice does not currently offer vaccines, though Dakota Children's Clinic plans to add them in the future. Dr. Schimelpfenig helps families coordinate vaccine needs through appropriate outside resources in the meantime.

Dr. Schimelpfenig sends lab orders through low-cost partner labs to keep costs manageable. She orders imaging through your health insurance. The practice helps families find the most affordable option for any testing their child needs.

Dakota Children's Clinic requires 30 days' notice to cancel membership. Families who wish to re-enroll after cancelling pay a $400 re-enrollment fee. Patients who have cancelled more than once or who have been discharged from the practice are not eligible for re-enrollment.

Families can enroll through the practice website or by calling the clinic directly. Dr. Schimelpfenig also offers meet-and-greet appointments for families who want to learn more before committing to membership. The enrollment process is straightforward, and the practice welcomes questions at any stage.