David Schechter MD

The VIP program at David Schechter MD starts at $1,000 per year, paid upfront for a 12-month period. Patients renew annually at their discretion. Some patients pay more or less depending on their individual needs and frequency of contact, which the front office works out on a case-by-case basis. VIP status guarantees priority access even if the practice limits new or existing patients.

A self-pay patient at David Schechter MD typically spends under $975 for a full year of primary care. A physical runs approximately $370, and established patient office visits range from $185 to $255 each. That estimate covers a physical and about three visits per year, plus some lab work.

The practice currently accepts Cigna PPO and Aetna PPO as in-network plans. Dr. Schechter opted out of Medicare as of October 1, 2024. Patients with other insurance plans can request a HCFA form from the front office and seek reimbursement directly from their insurer. Labs and imaging referrals are often still eligible for coverage under most plans.

Medicare patients can still see Dr. Schechter by signing a self-pay contract. However, Medicare does not reimburse patients for office visit costs under this arrangement. Labs and outside services that Dr. Schechter refers remain Medicare-eligible.

Call the practice at 310-836-2225 or email the front office to get started. Cristina at the front desk handles new patient inquiries and can clarify fees, insurance, and VIP program details. The office sits at 10780 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 300 in West LA.

The VIP fee covers certain non-covered services and secures your priority status as a patient. VIP members attend bi-annual webinars with Dr. Schechter and other VIP patients, held anonymously. They also get opportunities to join other health-advancing projects. Standard PPO insurance or self-pay fees still apply to covered medical services.

Dr. Schechter maintains direct communication with VIP patients, including through phone and email, as part of the VIP program. Frequency of contact factors into the individual VIP fee arrangement. Contact the front office to discuss what communication options fit your needs.

The practice primarily serves patients in West LA and surrounding communities, including Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica, Hancock Park, and Bel Air. The office is located at 10780 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 300 in West LA, CA 90025.