Independent Medicine

Independent Medicine charges $75 per month per member. That fee covers all visits and basic services with no copays. Families pay a maximum of $225 per month regardless of how many members enroll. Active duty military, veterans, teachers, nurses, PAs, NPs, and first-responders each receive a 10% discount on membership.

The membership covers all office visits, acute and chronic care, preventive visits, well-child checks, office procedures, and after-hours access. Members also receive supplies and materials at cost through group-purchasing organizations, with no markup and no facility fees. The practice estimates that membership covers 85 to 90 percent of day-to-day healthcare needs.

Yes. Independent Medicine accepts HSA, FSA, and HRA payments starting January 1, 2026. Federal law now explicitly allows DPC memberships to pair with HSA-eligible high-deductible health plans. This makes it easier to use tax-advantaged funds for primary care costs.

You do not need insurance to become a member, but the practice recommends pairing your membership with some form of coverage. DPC membership is not insurance. For hospitalizations or specialty care, you will still need a health plan. A high-deductible or catastrophic plan works well alongside a DPC membership.

Yes, the practice welcomes Medicare and Medicaid patients. However, Independent Medicine does not bill Medicare or Medicaid for any services. Members on Medicare or Medicaid pay the standard monthly membership fee and receive the same access and services as all other members.

Yes. Independent Medicine offers telehealth visits to patients anywhere in Oregon or California. Members often receive same-day or next-day telehealth appointments. This option is especially useful for patients in rural areas who would otherwise face a long drive for routine care.

Yes. Dr. Edmonds makes house calls at a flat fee of $100 per visit. House calls give patients who cannot easily come into the office a way to receive in-person care at home.

No. Independent Medicine performs DOT/DMV physicals, employment physicals, and school and sports physicals for non-members. DOT/DMV physicals cost $125, employment physicals cost $125, and school and sports physicals cost $50. Members receive these exams at no additional charge.

Yes. Federal law classifies DPC as a direct primary care service arrangement, not a health plan. Employers can pay DPC membership fees as a tax-deductible business expense. Independent Medicine offers an employer membership program with pricing that scales based on the number of employees enrolled.

Independent Medicine currently accepts new patients. The practice offers a free meet-and-greet appointment so prospective patients can get to know Dr. Edmonds before enrolling. You can call the office to schedule or reach out through the contact form on the practice website.