DirectMed DPC

Adult memberships start at $119 per month. Children's memberships start at $69 per month. DirectMed charges no enrollment fee, and the membership runs on a 12-month agreement. Discounts are available for employers and large families. The practice also accepts HSA and FSA funds.

Members receive unlimited visits, same-day or next-day appointments, 60-minute consultations, and their physician's cell phone number for direct access. The membership also covers comprehensive annual physicals and routine lab work including CBC, lipid panels, thyroid tests, HgA1c, and Vitamin D. Physicians with Institute for Functional Medicine training integrate that approach at no additional cost.

DirectMed DPC does not contract with health insurance or third-party payors. Members pay a flat monthly fee directly to the practice. The team recommends that all patients carry a catastrophic or high-deductible health plan alongside their membership to cover hospitalizations or specialist care beyond what the practice handles.

Yes, DirectMed DPC accepts HSA and FSA funds for membership payments. If you have a health savings or flexible spending account, you can apply those dollars toward your monthly membership fee.

Yes, DirectMed DPC offers same-day and next-day appointments at all locations. Members also receive their physician's cell phone number for direct communication when questions or concerns arise between visits.

Yes, the practice offers telemedicine visits for members. Dr. Lessing's weight management program also extends telemedicine access to patients in South Carolina.

The practice handles 80 to 90 percent of a patient's healthcare needs. Services include family and internal medicine, preventive screenings, chronic disease management, acute care, routine gynecological care, sports physicals, functional medicine, mental health referrals, laceration repairs, skin biopsies, mole removal, gender affirming hormone therapy, and PrEP for HIV prevention. A separate weight management program runs $129 per month.

Yes, DirectMed offers employer and business DPC plans for companies of all sizes. COO and licensed employer benefits consultant Neer Patel manages these group plans. care for employer health plans available nationwide.

DirectMed DPC operates four Central Texas locations: the primary clinic in Lakeway, additional clinics in Westlake and New Braunfels, and a newer location in San Marcos/Kyle. The Lakeway clinic sits inside Alive and Well Functional Medicine Clinic, the New Braunfels clinic operates inside Sammelplatz Office Suites, and the San Marcos/Kyle clinic is inside Hays County Physical Therapy.

Prospective patients can start with a free meet-and-greet to connect with a physician before committing. Membership begins with a 12-month agreement at $119 per month for adults, with no enrollment fee required to get started.