Lanier Family Healthcare

Vickery Direct Care is the Direct Primary Care membership program at Lanier Family Healthcare. Members pay a monthly fee and receive high-quality primary care, preventive health services, chronic disease management, and urgent care. The practice structures it as a cash-pay alternative, not as a concierge program, with the goal of delivering excellent care at affordable costs. Members can also combine the plan with a high-deductible or catastrophic insurance policy for broader coverage.

Lanier Family Healthcare accepts most major insurance plans and Medicare. The practice does not accept Medicaid. Patients who pay cash also qualify for a discount plan. Payment is due in full at the time of service for cash-paying patients.

Yes. Lanier Family Healthcare usually offers same-day appointments. The practice operates by appointment only and does not accept walk-ins. Patients should call ahead to schedule.

Yes. The practice offers telemedicine visits through VSEE, a HIPAA-compliant video platform. Dr. Orris also offers visits via FaceTime or Skype for patients who prefer those options. Patients schedule a designated time in advance to meet online.

Lanier Family Healthcare keeps an on-call provider available after the office closes to handle urgent medical needs. The on-call provider does not refill medications or prescribe pain medications after hours. All non-urgent issues require a scheduled appointment.

Yes. Lanier Family Healthcare has its own radiology suite for X-rays. The practice also performs in-office blood draws, with results typically available in 7 to 10 business days. Patients may also choose to use a lab of their preference.

Yes. Lanier Family Healthcare markets the Vickery Direct Care plan to small businesses as an affordable employee benefit. Employers can combine the membership plan with a high-deductible health plan purchased through an insurance broker. This structure gives employees access to quality primary and urgent care while helping employers control healthcare costs.

Lanier Family Healthcare covers a broad clinical scope. Services include physical exams, well woman exams, school and athletic physicals, adult immunizations, travel wellness and immunizations, preventive health screenings, minor emergency services, EKGs, echocardiograms, cardiac stress testing, nuclear stress testing, pulmonary function testing, weight management programs, nutritional counseling, smoking cessation programs, drug and substance abuse testing, minor cosmetic treatments, and advanced leg vein treatment through the Orris Vein Center.

Lanier Family Healthcare uses the eClinicalWorks patient portal for secure access to health records and communication. Patients can log in through the portal to manage their care between visits.