LeConte Family Practice and Recovery

LeConte Family Practice uses age-based monthly membership tiers. Children ages 0 to 18 pay $25 per month. Adults ages 19 to 39 pay $45 per month. Adults ages 40 to 64 pay $55 per month. Patients 65 and older pay $65 per month. A one-time enrollment fee of $100 applies at the first visit.

Yes. Patients who prefer not to join a membership can pay for individual services. A standard office visit costs $75, an annual physical costs $150, and procedures like antibiotic or steroid injections cost $35 each. Suture repair runs $100 to $150 depending on the laceration.

No. LeConte Family Practice does not accept insurance. Patients pay Dr. Carter directly, which allows him to focus entirely on patient care rather than insurance requirements. This direct payment structure keeps costs transparent and accessible.

You may use HSA or FSA funds for certain services, including medications and diagnostic testing. Check with your HR department to confirm whether your plan allows membership fees to qualify. Those funds currently apply to many services the practice provides.

Yes. Medicare patients can join by signing a one-time waiver stating that neither the patient nor Dr. Carter will bill Medicare for services at the practice. Medicare benefits remain fully intact for all outside services, including labs, imaging, medications, and hospitalizations.

Dr. Carter runs an outpatient Medication Assisted Treatment program using Suboxone for patients managing opioid dependence. The first visit establishes the patient in the program and may include a drug screen and a treatment plan. Weekly visits follow for the first four weeks, then the schedule transitions to biweekly and monthly check-ins based on progress. After a few months, patients can choose in-person or video visits.

The initial recovery visit at LeConte Family Practice costs $100. Weekly visits during the induction phase cost $75. Biweekly visits cost $100, and monthly visits cost $150. These rates give patients access to a board-certified Addiction Specialist at a straightforward, flat cost.

Dr. Carter caps his panel at 300 to 400 patients total. That limit lets him offer extended appointment times, same-day or next-day scheduling, and thorough consultations for each person he sees.

Yes. Dr. Carter conducts telehealth visits for both primary care and recovery patients. Members can reach him by phone, text, email, or video at any time of day or night.

Yes. LeConte Family Practice offers a DPC option for small businesses to provide as part of an employee benefits package. Employer-sponsored DPC gives employees affordable, accessible primary care and can reduce sick days, hospitalizations, and overall healthcare costs.