Havekost Personal Healthcare
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | Children 0-18: $20/mo | Adults 19-44: $50/mo | Adults 45-64: $75/mo | Adults 65+: $100/mo | Employer groups (5+): $50/mo |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Beatrice, Gage County |
| Doctors | Michael Havekost M.D., Family Medicine |
| Panel Size | 700 patients per doctor |
| Telehealth Type | Video calls, telephone, text messaging, email |
| Housecalls | Yes |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Havekost Personal Healthcare, Dr. Michael Havekost delivers direct primary care to the Beatrice, Nebraska community. He founded the practice as Beatrice's first DPC clinic after five years of researching the model. His goal was straightforward: return to the close patient-physician relationships he valued most in his early career. The practice rests on four pillars: Access, Time, Transparency, and Value. Dr. Havekost limits his panel to 500-700 patients and schedules appointments in 30- or 60-minute blocks. He gives patients his cell phone number and stays on call 24 hours a day by phone, text, and email. The practice offers same-day or next-day visits, telemedicine, and house calls. Members access in-house laboratory testing and generic medications at 80-90% savings. Dr. Havekost describes his approach as comprehensive care for the whole person, physical, mental, and spiritual.
Details
Address
105 S. 9th St., Beatrice, NE 68310
Phone
(402) 520-7302Website
Visit websiteMembership Details
Tiered monthly membership pricing based on patient age. No copays, deductibles, or insurance billed. Children 0-18, Adults 19-44, Adults 45-64, Adults 65+, and Employer groups with 5+ employees each have their own pricing tier.
Typical Appointment
30 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Membership includes unlimited office visits with no copays or deductibles, same-day or next-day appointments, extended 30- or 60-minute visits, telemedicine, and house calls. Members also receive access to in-house laboratory testing and generic medications at 80-90% savings. Dr. Havekost also provides his cell phone number for non-emergent after-hours contact.
Havekost Personal Healthcare uses a tiered monthly pricing structure based on patient age. Tiers cover children ages 0-18, adults 19-44, adults 45-64, adults 65 and older, and employer groups with five or more employees. The practice charges no copays, deductibles, or insurance fees on top of the monthly membership.
No. The practice does not bill insurance for membership or office visits. Dr. Havekost recommends members carry a high-deductible insurance policy to cover specialist care, emergency visits, and hospitalizations. The monthly membership handles the vast majority of primary care needs directly.
Yes, though the practice currently maintains a waiting list. When a spot opens, Medicare patients sign a one-time waiver stating that neither the patient nor Dr. Havekost will directly bill Medicare for membership services. Medicare continues to cover laboratory testing, imaging, medications, and hospitalizations that Dr. Havekost orders.
The practice is not currently accepting new patients. Dr. Havekost has reached his panel capacity and maintains a waiting list. Prospective patients can complete an online application to secure a spot on the list.
Yes. The practice welcomes children from birth through age 18. Havekost Personal Healthcare works with the Gage County Immunization Clinic for routine vaccinations for young children.
Yes. Havekost Personal Healthcare offers group memberships for employers with five or more employees. Business owners can contact Dr. Havekost directly to discuss options and pricing.
Yes. Dr. Havekost offers a free, unconditional visit for prospective patients. This visit gives patients the opportunity to discuss their healthcare needs and determine whether the practice is the right fit before committing to membership.
Dr. Havekost helps patients navigate referrals, imaging, and specialist care directly. He works alongside hospitalists during hospital stays and coordinates closely with specialists. The practice encourages members to carry a high-deductible insurance policy to cover those costs.
Dr. Havekost stays on call 24 hours a day with minimal exception. Patients can call his cell phone for urgent non-emergent needs, send a text for non-urgent concerns, or email for issues that can wait until the next business day.
Practice last updated June 11, 2026