Direct Primary Care by Dr. Dorrego

Direct Primary Care by Dr. Dorrego charged a monthly membership fee based on age. Members under 65 paid $75 per month. The fee for members aged 65 and older was $100 per month. The practice also offered quarterly and annual payment options.

The monthly fee covered most primary care services. This included annual physicals, chronic disease management, telemedicine, and care coordination. Patients had unlimited office visits with no copay. The fee also granted members 24/7 access to Dr. Dorrego.

No, the practice did not accept or bill any insurance plans. This model removed third-party restrictions from patient care. Patients could still use their insurance for outside services like specialist visits, hospitalizations, or medications from a pharmacy.

The practice included some basic labs in the membership fee. For other tests, members paid for labs at wholesale prices. This typically resulted in savings of 50-90% compared to insurance-based pricing. The practice was always transparent about any additional costs upfront.

The practice typically offered same-day or next-day appointments for its members. Patients could communicate with Dr. Dorrego through in-office visits, phone calls, text messages, email, or secure video conferences.

Yes, Direct Primary Care by Dr. Dorrego was a bilingual practice. Dr. Dorrego is a native Spanish speaker and welcomed Spanish-speaking patients.