Direct Health Primary Care

Membership fees depend on age. Adults ages 19 to 40 pay $65 per month. Adults ages 41 to 64 pay $75 per month. Patients 65 and older pay $85 per month. Children ages 1 to 18 and college students each pay $50 per month. A family plan covers two adults and two children under 18 for $200 per month, with each additional member at $50 per month.

Direct Health Primary Care requires a three-month minimum commitment to start. The first month is prorated, and the practice collects the next two months upfront. After that, membership runs month-to-month. Cancellations require 30 days' notice. The practice charges no enrollment fee for new patients, but returning patients who previously cancelled pay a $150 re-enrollment fee.

Membership covers unlimited office visits, preventive and annual wellness visits, chronic care management, urgent and sick visits, physicals, and a full list of in-office procedures. Members also get direct 24/7 access to Dr. Patel by phone, text, email, or video. The practice does not bill insurance or charge copays.

No, the practice does not bill insurance and does not accept Medicare or Medicaid directly. Medicare patients sign a one-time waiver to receive care. Members can pair their membership with a high-deductible health plan or health sharing plan for coverage of major medical events.

Yes, Direct Health Primary Care accepts HSA and FSA payments. Starting in 2026, DPC memberships expect to qualify as HSA-eligible expenses under new federal guidelines.

The practice maintains an in-house dispensary with generic medications at wholesale prices, typically 50 to 90 percent below standard retail cost. Common lab panels are deeply discounted: a CBC, CMP, lipid panel, TSH, HgbA1c, or PSA each runs under $5 to $6. Imaging is also discounted, with chest X-rays at $65, CT scans around $300, MRIs around $550, and gallbladder ultrasounds around $180.

Yes, Direct Health Primary Care offers electronic specialist consults for $30 to $80. Dr. Patel also coordinates in-person specialist referrals when needed.

Yes, Dr. Patel offers telemedicine visits for established members. Some care requires an in-person visit, but members can connect with Dr. Patel by video, phone, text, or email for many needs.

Yes, the practice offers discounted membership rates for small business employees. Employers can offer Direct Health Primary Care alongside an existing health plan or as a standalone benefit. The practice coordinates directly with benefits advisors to fit a company's needs.

Direct Health Primary Care serves patients ages one and older. Dr. Patel provides pediatric care, adolescent care, adult primary care, and senior care. The practice does not care for newborns.