Lighthouse Direct Primary Care
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | 0-39 years: $105/mo | 40-64 years: $115/mo | 65+ years: $150/mo | Couples: (Age price – $10 per person)/mo | Enrollment Fee: $250 | Homebound <10 miles: $350/mo | Homebound >10 miles: $350/mo + $150/hr | Employer plan: $85/employee/mo, $150/couple/mo |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Newport News |
| Doctors | James Tinsley MD, Family Medicine |
| Telehealth Type | Phone, email, text, and virtual visits |
| Housecalls | Yes |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Lighthouse Direct Primary Care, Dr. James Tinsley delivers family medicine through a membership model built on access and affordability. The Newport News practice is family and veteran-owned, rooted in Dr. Tinsley's belief that patients deserve genuine, unhurried care.
Members receive same-day or next-day appointments running 30 to 60 minutes. Dr. Tinsley handles a wide range of services in-office, including skin procedures, EKGs, joint injections, pap smears, and sutures. The practice also offers telemedicine and house calls for homebound patients. Members reach Dr. Tinsley directly by phone, text, or email. Labs, medications, and imaging carry deeply discounted prices, and the practice connects patients to independent facilities for CTs and MRIs at rates often below insurance pricing. Employers can enroll their teams through a dedicated business plan, covering full or partial monthly fees.
Details
Address
703 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite B-4, Newport News, VA 23606
Phone
(757) 586-3050Website
Visit websiteMembership
$105/monthly
Membership Details
Monthly membership fees vary by age: $105/mo (0-39), $115/mo (40-64), $150/mo (65+), starting October 1, 2025. Couples receive $10 discount per person off age-based price. One-time enrollment fee of $250. Homebound patients within 10 miles: $350/mo; beyond 10 miles: $350/mo + $150/hr. Employer plan: $85 per employee/mo, $150 per couple/mo. Labs and medications sold at discounted prices. No insurance filing. Late payment fee: $20.
Typical Appointment
45 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Monthly fees at Lighthouse Direct Primary Care vary by age. Members aged 0-39 pay $105 per month, those 40-64 pay $115 per month, and members 65 and older pay $150 per month. These prices take effect October 1, 2025. A one-time enrollment fee of $250 applies. Couples receive a $10 discount per person off the age-based price.
No. Lighthouse Direct Primary Care does not file insurance claims. Dr. Tinsley does recommend that members carry some form of health coverage for catastrophic events, but insurance is not a requirement for membership.
Yes. The practice offers same-day and next-day appointments. Dr. Tinsley schedules visits within one to two days and keeps appointments at 30 to 60 minutes so each visit gets proper attention.
Members receive unlimited visits without copays, same-day or next-day scheduling, and extended appointments. The membership also includes direct access to Dr. Tinsley by phone, text, and email, plus telehealth visits. Labs, medications, and nonemergent imaging carry discounted prices for all members.
Yes. Dr. Tinsley offers virtual visits for members. Patients can also communicate with him directly by phone, text, or email for questions and follow-ups between appointments.
Labs and medications are not included in the base membership fee, but the practice sells both at deeply discounted prices. CT and MRI imaging are available through an independent facility at rates that often run below insurance pricing. Prices are transparent before purchase.
Yes. Dr. Tinsley makes house calls for homebound patients in the Newport News area. Patients within 10 miles pay $350 per month. Patients beyond 10 miles pay $350 per month plus $150 per hour.
Yes. Lighthouse Direct Primary Care offers a business plan for employers. The employer rate runs $85 per employee per month and $150 per couple per month. Employers can cover the full fee or contribute a partial amount toward their employees' memberships.
New patients can enroll online through the Atlas MD platform on the Lighthouse Direct Primary Care website. The process is secure and straightforward. A one-time enrollment fee of $250 applies at sign-up.
Yes. Dr. Tinsley provides family medicine care across all age groups, from children through older adults. Membership fees adjust by age bracket to reflect different coverage needs.
Practice last updated April 10, 2026