Doc Talker Family Medicine

Doc Talker Family Medicine charges a flat monthly fee that covers all visits, whether in-person, by phone, or over video. Members never pay a copay. Monthly rates are $125 for members over 50, $99 for ages 25 to 49, $99 for ages 18 to 24 without a parent, and $35 for ages 6 to 25 with a parent. The practice bills monthly, not annually.

Some services carry additional costs. Members who choose to pay cash for lab work pay out of pocket, though the practice offers members a 90% discount on labs. Procedures such as sutures, abscess drainage, joint injections, and COVID PCR tests may also carry separate fees. The practice discusses all potential procedure costs with patients in advance.

Doc Talker Family Medicine does not bill or participate with insurance companies. The practice has also opted out of Medicare. Members pay the monthly fee directly and can use their own insurance or health plan for outside services such as specialist referrals or hospital care.

Yes. The medical team at Doc Talker Family Medicine answers calls and emails directly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A doctor either picks up the phone immediately or calls back promptly. The practice also offers same-day office visits and same-day video visits for acute concerns.

Yes. Members can connect with a provider by phone, video visit, email, or through the patient portal. The practice has integrated telemedicine since its founding in 2001 and estimates that approximately 60% of health issues resolve with a quick phone consultation.

Yes. Doc Talker Family Medicine makes house calls to patients who cannot come into the office. Homebound patients do not need a membership for house calls. The practice bills house calls separately using a base fee of $100 plus $300 per 30 minutes plus a distance fee. The practice also serves patients at nearby assisted and independent living facilities.

Doc Talker Family Medicine serves patients of all ages, from young children through older adults. All patients under 18 must have a parent enrolled. The practice offers pediatric care, women's health, men's health, and chronic disease management, among other services.

Yes. Doc Talker Family Medicine offers a small business solutions page with an HDHP plus HSA savings calculator. Employers can estimate potential savings from combining a high-deductible health plan with a DPC membership for their employees.

New patients can register through the DocTalker patient portal online or call the practice directly at (703) 938-4600. The practice accepts new patients on a rolling basis. Office visits run Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, with weekend appointments available by request.

Yes. Doc Talker Family Medicine conducts capacity evaluations for patients in care facilities. The practice maintains established relationships with care managers and facilities in the area and can coordinate evaluations for families navigating those situations.