Hometown Pediatric Dermatology
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | New patient appointment $200 | Follow up patient appointment $150 | E-Visits For Follow Up $75 | Full Isotretinoin course for acne $900 | Generate A Bill For Your Insurance $25 | Prior Authorizations $25-$250+ |
| Practice Type | Hybrid |
| Doctors | Sarah Asch MD, Dermatology |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Telehealth Type | Video visits and photo-based teledermatology (store-and-forward); phone call with photos when video not available |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Hometown Pediatric Dermatology, Dr. Sarah Asch delivers board-certified pediatric dermatology care through a Direct Specialty Care model. She founded the North Oaks, Minnesota practice in 2022 with a clear goal: high-quality, affordable skin care that patients can actually access. The practice operates primarily as a virtual practice, functioning like a modern house call. Patients send clear photos and describe their skin concern, then connect with Dr. Asch directly by video.
The practice treats an extensive range of pediatric skin conditions, from eczema and acne to rare congenital skin diseases, birthmarks, and complex cases involving developmental disabilities. No referral is necessary to schedule. Dr. Asch keeps pricing transparent and publishes all fees upfront. The practice sits outside all insurance networks and charges no membership fees. Evening appointments fit around school and work schedules. Starting March 2026, Dr. Asch is adding in-person time to her schedule.
Details
Address
10 Charles Lake Rd, North Oaks, MN 55127
Phone
(612) 234-2331Website
Visit websiteMembership Details
Direct Specialty Care model. No memberships, no hidden fees, no surprise bills. New patient appointment $200 (applied to isotretinoin course if started). Follow up appointment $150. E-Visits For Follow Up $75. Full Isotretinoin ('Accutane') course for acne $900 (covers all appointments for a single course, limit 2 years). Generate A Bill For Your Insurance $25. Prior Authorizations priced by work required: $25 simple electronic, $50 faxing/specialized forms, $100 time-consuming appeals, $200 letters of medical necessity, $250+ peer-to-peer review. Out of network for all insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hometown Pediatric Dermatology publishes all fees upfront. New patient appointments cost $200, follow-up appointments cost $150, and e-visits for follow-up cost $75. The practice charges no membership fees and carries no hidden costs or surprise bills.
Hometown Pediatric Dermatology operates out of network for all insurance plans. The practice does not bill insurance directly. For patients who want to seek reimbursement, the practice generates an insurance bill for a $25 fee.
Patients submit clear, well-lit photos of their skin concern along with a description of the problem. Dr. Asch then conducts a video appointment to review, diagnose, and discuss a treatment plan. The process requires no waiting room, no phone tree, and no referral.
No referral is necessary. Patients can schedule directly with Hometown Pediatric Dermatology without a referral from a primary care provider.
The practice primarily serves children, adolescents, and young adults. Established patients, depending on their condition, can remain in Dr. Asch's care through age 26. The practice also accepts adult patients with congenital skin diseases such as ichthyosis, neurofibromatosis, and port-wine birthmarks, as well as adults with complex needs who transitioned from pediatric care.
Hometown Pediatric Dermatology charges a flat fee of $900 for a full isotretinoin course for acne. That fee covers all appointments for a single course, up to two years. The $200 new patient appointment fee applies toward the course if the patient starts isotretinoin treatment.
Yes. The practice offers evening appointments to work around school, after-school activities, and work schedules. Occasional Saturday and Sunday appointments are available by request.
The practice operates primarily as a virtual practice. Starting in March 2026, Dr. Asch is adding in-person appointments to her schedule for patients who prefer or require an in-office visit.
The practice handles prior authorizations at flat, published rates based on the complexity of the work. Simple electronic submissions cost $25. Faxing or completing specialized forms costs $50. Time-consuming appeals cost $100, letters of medical necessity cost $200, and peer-to-peer reviews start at $250.
Yes. Dr. Asch answers her own phone when available. Patients and families reach her directly, without navigating a phone tree or going through a front desk.
Practice last updated August 17, 2026