Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care

Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care charges $99 per month for patients ages 12 to 64 and $129 per month for patients 65 and older. A one-time registration fee of $250 applies per individual or family enrolling at the same time. The practice accepts all major credit cards and ACH direct bank withdrawals. There is no long-term commitment, and members can cancel at any time.

Membership covers virtually unlimited office visits with no copays, deductibles, or hidden charges. Every appointment runs a minimum of 30 minutes face to face with your physician. Members also receive same-day or next-day urgent visits whenever possible, direct access to their physician by phone, text, and email, discounted pricing on labs and generic medications, and access to member-only discounts on massage therapy.

Yes. Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care schedules same-day or next-day urgent visits whenever possible. Members reach their physician directly by cell phone, text, and email, which makes it easy to get answers or arrange care quickly. The practice also offers telemedicine consultations and home visits when medically appropriate.

The practice does not bill insurance for membership fees or office visits. The practice does not share medical records with insurance carriers or pharmaceutical companies. Patients with Medicare may still use Medicare to cover labs, medicines, and specialist care. Dr. Bernard opted out of Medicare as of October 1, 2016 and privately contracts with Medicare-eligible patients for her services directly.

Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care partners with a national laboratory to offer members steeply discounted testing. Common panels including CBC, CMP, lipid panel, and TSH each cost under $5 per test. Members can also pay for labs through their insurance if they choose. The practice also provides discounted radiology tests through relationships with local imaging centers, with transparent upfront pricing.

Yes. Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care covers primary care needs, but does not cover hospitalizations, surgeries, or other catastrophic expenses. The practice recommends pairing a DPC membership with a high-deductible health plan. Health sharing ministries such as MediShare, Liberty, or Samaritan are also options the practice suggests members consider.

Yes. Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care accepts children of enrolled clients. The practice does not currently provide routine vaccinations for young children but will help families arrange those services elsewhere.

Yes. Dr. Bernard is a USCIS civil surgeon and performs immigration physicals at Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care for $325, plus the cost of any required vaccines. The physical includes a medical history review, physical examination, immunization review, and required USCIS lab tests for tuberculosis, syphilis, and gonorrhea. Results are typically ready within one week.

Yes. Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care offers corporate pricing for businesses of any size. Employers interested in providing DPC access to their employees can contact the practice directly to learn about available arrangements.

Call Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care at 239-322-3860 or send an email to schedule a time that works for you. The practice also offers online registration. A one-time registration fee of $250 applies at enrollment for individuals or families joining at the same time.