Gold Direct Care
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | Ages 0-21: $55/mo ($660/yr) | Ages 22-30: $85/mo ($1,020/yr) | Ages 31-44: $110/mo ($1,320/yr) | Ages 45-64: $140/mo ($1,680/yr) | Ages 65+: $165/mo ($1,980/yr) |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Salem, North Shore |
| Doctors | Jeffrey Gold MD, Family Medicine |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Panel Size | 1000 patients per doctor |
| Telehealth Type | Secure video call, phone, text, email |
| Housecalls | Yes |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Gold Direct Care, Dr. Jeffrey S. Gold delivers family medicine to the North Shore, MA community through a flat-fee membership model he built from the ground up in 2015. His motivation for medicine runs deep and personal. His grandmother developed early-onset dementia at 68, and watching her struggle shaped his entire career path. He wanted to build something that put patients first and kept care genuinely accessible.
Today the practice serves roughly 1,000 patients across Salem and the surrounding area. Dr. Gold schedules appointments for a minimum of 30 minutes, offers same-day and next-day availability for urgent needs, and provides 24/7 after-hours access by cell phone and text. Members reach him by secure video, phone, email, or in-person visit. The practice also makes house calls and serves patients in long-term and skilled nursing facilities. earned recognition in a Boston Globe feature on the Direct Primary Care movement.
Details
Address
63 1/2 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970
Phone
(781) 842-3961Website
Visit websiteMembership
$55/monthly ($660/annual)
Membership Details
Flat monthly membership fee covers all primary care services up to 12 visits per year. No copays or surprise bills. Extra visits billed at $25 each. Home visits within 3 miles: $30 additional; beyond 3 miles: $50 additional. Long-term/skilled nursing facility visits: $100 additional. Lab processing fees charged separately at discounted cash rates. 15% family discount available. No insurance accepted.
Typical Appointment
30 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Membership fees vary by age. Members ages 0-21 pay $55 per month, or $660 per year. Rates increase by age group, reaching $165 per month for members 65 and older. Families receive a 15% discount. The monthly fee covers all primary care services up to 12 visits per year, with no copays or surprise bills.
Gold Direct Care covers up to 12 visits annually under the membership fee. Each additional visit beyond that costs $25. The practice keeps this structure transparent so members always know what to expect.
Gold Direct Care does not accept insurance for membership fees. The practice operates on a direct-pay model. Members pay a flat monthly fee and access care without billing intermediaries. The practice does offer discounted cash-rate labs and imaging through partner facilities to help members manage those costs.
Yes. Dr. Gold provides 24/7 after-hours access for urgent needs by cell phone and text. Office hours run Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with Friday reserved for urgent appointments only. Members never have to wait until Monday for time-sensitive concerns.
Yes. Telehealth is included in the flat monthly membership fee. Members connect with Dr. Gold by secure video call, phone, text, or email. These visits count toward the annual 12-visit allotment.
Yes. Gold Direct Care makes house calls for an additional fee. Visits within 3 miles of the office cost $30 extra. Visits beyond 3 miles cost $50 extra. The practice also visits patients in long-term and skilled nursing facilities for an additional $100 fee.
Gold Direct Care schedules every appointment for a minimum of 30 minutes. Many visits run 30 to 60 minutes depending on the patient's needs. For urgent matters, the practice offers same-day or next-day availability.
Yes. Gold Direct Care has a business solutions program for North Shore employers. The practice partners with health insurance expert Andy Roberts of AMR Benefits Management, LLC to help business owners and HR leaders design more cost-effective employee healthcare options. Employers interested in learning more can contact the practice directly.
Gold Direct Care currently accepts new patients. The practice offers a free information session to help prospective members understand how the model works before enrolling. You can reach the office by phone or through the contact form on the practice website.
Yes. Dr. Gold coordinates specialist referrals for members who need them. The practice also uses RubiconMD, a virtual consultation service, to access specialist expertise directly when appropriate.
Practice last updated March 21, 2026