Dare Direct Primary Care

Monthly fees at Dare Direct Primary Care vary by age. Children ages 0-18 pay $49 per month, or $45 per month with an enrolled parent or guardian. Adults ages 19-39 pay $65 per month, ages 40-59 pay $75 per month, and adults 60 and older pay $85 per month. A one-time enrollment fee of $100 applies per patient. Employers with more than 10 enrolled employees pay $65 per month per patient.

No. Dare Direct Primary Care does not accept any insurance, including Medicare. Medicare patients sign a one-time waiver stating that neither they nor Dr. Austin will bill Medicare for his services. Medicare still covers labs, imaging, medications, and hospitalizations. The practice recommends all members carry at least a catastrophic or wrap-around insurance plan.

Yes. Dare Direct Primary Care offers same-day extended appointments for members. You can also reach Dr. Austin by phone, text, or email for issues that do not require an office visit. Telemedicine visits are available for remote care.

Yes. Dr. Austin offers both telemedicine and house calls. Video, phone, and text-based visits give members flexible access outside the office. House calls are available when appropriate, though the beach geography of the Outer Banks may add a small travel fee.

Membership covers a wide range of primary care services. These include urgent care, chronic disease management, well visits, physicals, EKGs, in-house labs, pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and cryosurgery. Certain procedures such as joint injections, laceration repair, and skin biopsies carry a minimal added fee to cover extra supplies. Dr. Austin communicates those costs upfront.

Dare Direct Primary Care passes deeply discounted lab rates on to members. The practice adds a small percentage markup to cover handling and the lab draw. Most labs cost far less than standard insurance or cash-pay prices at outside facilities.

No. Due to the small patient panel and the high cost of vaccines, Dare Direct Primary Care does not offer vaccinations on-site. Dr. Austin supports full vaccination and helps members arrange vaccine administration at another location.

Dare Direct Primary Care currently has a waiting list for new patients. Prospective patients can call or email the office to request placement on the list. The practice will reach out when a spot becomes available. Re-enrollment after a lapsed membership carries a $250 fee and requires approval.

Yes. Dr. Austin welcomes Medicare patients, though he does not participate with Medicare or any insurance. New Medicare patients sign a one-time waiver confirming that neither party will bill Medicare for his services. Medicare continues to cover labs, imaging, prescriptions, and hospital care outside the practice.

Yes. Dr. Austin sees patients from newborns to great-grandparents. Families can enroll multiple members at age-appropriate monthly rates. The practice covers the full range of family medicine needs across all life stages.