Garcia Family Medicine

Individual membership costs $99 per month. Couples pay $175 per month and families of two adults with up to three children under 18 pay $225 per month. Each additional child costs $25 per month. Adults 65 and older pay $79 per month. Your first visit costs $200, which covers both the first month of membership and a comprehensive 60 to 90 minute assessment.

The membership includes unlimited office visits, same-day or next-day appointments, and 24/7 direct access to Dr. Tess by text, call, or email. Members also receive annual wellness exams, chronic disease management, sick visits, women's health services, mental health evaluation and medication management, and wholesale pricing on labs and medications. The practice charges no copays and no deductibles.

No. The practice does not bill insurance for membership fees or visits. The practice recommends pairing your DPC membership with a low-cost, high-deductible plan for emergencies, hospitalizations, and specialist care.

Yes. DPC memberships are typically eligible for HSA and FSA funds. Check with your plan administrator to confirm eligibility for your specific account.

Appointments run 30 to 60 minutes. Dr. Tess schedules enough time to address your concerns thoroughly. Members can also reach her directly by text, call, or email around the clock.

Yes, the practice offers telemedicine. Dr. Tess prefers face-to-face visits when possible, because she believes in-person interaction strengthens the doctor-patient relationship. Telehealth visits remain available for situations where an in-office visit is not practical.

Yes. Dr. Tess supervises a medical weight management program for $299 per month. Existing DPC members pay $200 per month. The program uses an evidence-based approach with body composition analysis and physician oversight. Both Dr. Tess and Practice Manager Gigi personally completed the same program and each lost 70 pounds.

Yes. Dr. Tess integrates mental health care directly into primary care. She provides evaluations and manages non-controlled medications for depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Professional counseling costs $85 per hour for DPC members and $150 per hour for non-members.

Yes. Garcia Family Medicine offers an Employer Health Access Plan at $99 per employee per month with a one-time $200 administrative setup fee. The plan gives employees same-day or next-day primary care access and direct communication with Dr. Tess. It suits Blue Springs employers who want predictable healthcare costs for their teams.

Yes. Non-members can visit Dr. Tess for $200 per visit. Non-members who want professional counseling pay $150 per hour. The practice also accepts CareCredit financing with 0% interest options for patients who need payment flexibility.