Gloria Gates CARE

The Direct membership costs $159 per month. That flat rate covers unlimited primary care visits, lab tests, mental health counseling, physical therapy, and generic medications at no additional charge. The Direct plan is not health insurance, and the practice recommends pairing it with a separate policy for emergency or hospital care.

Yes. Gloria Gates CARE accepts Medicaid, Medicare, ACA Individual Marketplace plans, and uninsured patients. The practice also offers Direct memberships for individuals, families, and employers who prefer a subscription-based model.

First appointments run a full 60 minutes. That hour gives the physician time to understand a patient's full health history before building a care plan. The practice encourages members to visit more frequently than a conventional primary care setting would support.

Gloria Gates CARE assigns a dedicated CARE Advocate to every member. Advocates help patients navigate healthcare coverage, schedule services, and connect with resources for food access, housing, transportation, and childcare. This support extends well beyond the clinical visit.

Yes. The practice offers behavioral health therapy through licensed clinician Courtney Blair, LCSW, and nutrition counseling through registered dietitian McKenna Elder. Direct members access these services at no additional cost under their monthly membership.

Yes. Gloria Gates CARE offers telemedicine and telephone consultations as part of its service mix. This gives members flexible access to care without requiring an in-person visit for every need.

The practice offers a broad range of services including mental health counseling, physical therapy, cardiology, pulmonology testing, radiology including X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, blood labs, health screenings, dietary counseling, and transportation assistance. Specialty e-health services are also available.

Yes. Gloria Gates CARE offers business plans at custom pricing for employers who want to provide affordable primary care access to their workforce. Employers can contact the practice directly to discuss plan options.

Each physician at Gloria Gates CARE caps their daily patient count at 15. That limit allows the care team to give thorough attention to every patient rather than rushing through a high-volume schedule.

Prospective patients can contact the Altoona location directly or submit an inquiry through the practice's contact form online. A team member will guide new patients through enrollment and help them identify the right coverage or membership option.