Direct Primary Care of Blacksburg

Direct Primary Care of Blacksburg charges $80 per month for individuals, $130 per month for couples, and $195 per month for families. These flat monthly fees cover primary care visits, chronic disease management, annual preventive visits, and urgent care appointments. The practice does not accept insurance for membership fees.

No. Direct Primary Care of Blacksburg does not accept insurance. Patients pay monthly membership fees directly to the practice. The practice recommends that members carry a catastrophic or wrap-around insurance plan to cover hospitalizations, specialist referrals, and imaging not included in the membership.

Direct Primary Care of Blacksburg is not currently accepting new patients. The practice maintains a waitlist and contacts prospective patients as spots open up. You can reach out directly to add your name to the list.

Yes. Members access an exclusive at-cost formulary that covers the majority of common primary care medications. The practice fulfills prescriptions through a local pharmacy that offers free home delivery. At-cost lab and pathology testing is also available to members through agreements with national suppliers.

Each provider sees 6 to 10 patients per day. That pace allows Dr. McCarthy and Trish Miller, FNP to spend meaningful time with each patient and build an in-depth understanding of their health over time.

Yes. The practice gives members direct cell phone numbers for medical questions and visit scheduling. You may call any day, at any hour. Illness and injury do not keep office hours, and the team makes itself available accordingly.

Yes. Over half of the practice panel consists of children. Direct Primary Care of Blacksburg welcomes patients from childhood through elderly adulthood, making it a practical option for families enrolling together.

Yes. Medicare patients may join by signing a one-time waiver stating that neither the patient nor the practice will directly bill Medicare for services provided within the practice. Medicare continues to cover all other aspects of care, including lab testing, imaging, medications, and hospitalizations.

Yes. Dr. McCarthy holds USCIS Civil Surgeon certification and performs I-693 immigration physicals. The total cost is $400, including all required labwork through a partner lab in Christiansburg, VA. The practice typically completes the full process within one week of scheduling.

The practice recommends that all members carry a catastrophic or high-deductible health plan to cover costs outside the scope of primary care, such as hospitalizations and specialist visits. A health savings account pairs well with this approach, allowing pre-tax dollars to cover imaging, off-formulary medications, and other expenses.