Legacy Direct Primary Care

Legacy Direct Primary Care charges $150 per month for membership. The fee covers unlimited virtual visits, a comprehensive annual physical, prescription management, chronic disease care, lab interpretation, health coaching, and direct messaging with Dr. Higginbotham. The practice charges no copays and no hidden fees.

Beginning January 1, 2026, federal rules allow many patients to use HSA funds for Direct Primary Care memberships. If your plan permits it, you may pay your Legacy DPC membership fee with pre-tax HSA dollars. Check with your benefits administrator to confirm eligibility.

Yes. Legacy DPC covers your primary care needs, but you still need coverage for hospitalizations, specialist visits, surgeries, and emergencies. Many members pair their membership with a high-deductible plan or health-sharing ministry for that broader protection.

Legacy Direct Primary Care typically schedules appointments within 48 hours of a request. For urgent concerns, same-day visits are often available. Members also reach Dr. Higginbotham directly through messaging, with responses within one business day.

Yes. Dr. Higginbotham offers secure virtual visits to patients throughout North Carolina. Members join through a link on any device with a camera and internet connection. In-person visits are also available in Charlotte for situations that require them.

The 90-Day Transformation Program is a focused, one-time engagement for patients addressing a specific health goal. It differs from ongoing membership, which covers all primary care needs continuously. Prospective patients can ask Dr. Higginbotham directly whether the program or membership is the better fit.

No. Legacy Direct Primary Care does not participate in Medicare or Medicaid. This allows the practice to operate fully on a membership model and provide longer visits and more direct access without insurance billing constraints.

Legacy DPC offers two paths to join. Prospective patients can attend a complimentary group Meet and Greet session with Dr. Higginbotham through Calendly to ask questions before committing. Patients who are ready to enroll can sign up directly through the Hint Health platform and begin care at their first visit.

Dr. Higginbotham orders labs and imaging as clinically appropriate. Members receive discounted lab rates through LabCorp. Lab interpretation and follow-up discussion are part of the membership. The practice does not have onsite phlebotomy, so labs take place at a nearby facility.

Yes. Dr. Higginbotham holds a North Carolina medical license and sees patients virtually across the state. In-person visits are available in Charlotte. Patients outside North Carolina may contact the practice to inquire about future licensing in other states.