Dr. Smith Direct Care

Dr. Smith Direct Care charges $75 per month or $700 per year. The membership covers all primary care services, including office visits, annual wellness exams, chronic condition monitoring, video visits, house calls, online medication refills, portal messaging, and 24/7 phone access to Dr. Smith.

Lab and imaging costs are not included in the membership fee, but Dr. Smith Direct Care has negotiated deeply discounted cash prices for members. A lipid panel runs $7, a complete blood count costs $5, and a chest X-ray is $44. Members pay these reduced rates directly.

Yes. Dr. Smith gives every patient his cell phone number. Members can call, message, or email him directly at any time. The practice also connects members to the eDocAmerica online health team, available 24/7 for medical, pediatric, psychological, fitness, nutrition, dental, and vision questions.

Dr. Smith schedules every appointment for a minimum of 30 minutes, with visits extending to an hour or more when needed. That time allows thorough discussion of symptoms, labs, medications, and any questions a patient wants to raise.

No. The membership fee covers all primary care services Dr. Smith provides, and the practice does not bill insurance for those services. Many members carry a high-deductible health plan or other coverage for hospitalizations and specialist care outside the practice.

Yes. The practice offers video visits as a standard part of the membership. Dr. Smith encourages telehealth whenever it fits the patient's situation. Many consultations, follow-ups, and medication questions happen remotely without requiring an office visit.

eDocAmerica is an online health information company that Dr. Smith founded in 2000. Members of Dr. Smith Direct Care gain access to the eDocAmerica team around the clock. That team covers medical, pediatric, psychological, fitness and nutrition, prescription, dental, and vision questions.

Yes. Dr. Smith Direct Care offers reduced membership rates for patients on limited income. The eDocAmerica patient assistance grant program also supports patients who cannot afford the monthly fee, so financial barriers do not prevent access to care.

The practice offers a no-obligation get-acquainted appointment for prospective patients. This visit gives you a chance to meet Dr. Smith, ask questions, and decide whether the practice is a good fit before committing to a membership.

Dr. Smith practices participatory medicine. He asks patients to take an active role in their health by understanding their diagnoses, reviewing their lab results, and asking questions at every visit. He sees the doctor-patient relationship as a partnership, with both sides contributing to better outcomes.