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Pediatrics

Lionheart DPC

Quick Facts

Membership Price Range$115/mo (1 member) | $225/mo (2 members) | $320/mo (3 or more members) | One-time enrollment fee of $50 per member | 4th Trimester Package: $450 one-time fee
Practice TypeDirect Primary Care
LocationPresque Isle, Aroostook County
DoctorsMaria Rutmann MD, Pediatrics
Telehealth TypeVideo calls and secure messaging
HousecallsYes
Telehealth AvailableYes

About

At Lionheart DPC, board-certified pediatrician Dr. Maria Rutmann delivers direct primary care to children and young adults across rural Aroostook County, Maine. She serves patients from birth through age 25. Her practice runs on a single flat monthly fee, covering all visits with no copays, deductibles, or surprise bills. Appointments run 30 to 60 minutes, and families can reach Dr. Rutmann directly through secure messaging for after-hours concerns.

Lionheart DPC covers a wide range of pediatric needs, from well-child checks and vaccinations to concussion care, mental health visits, and developmental screenings. The practice also offers tongue and lip tie laser release, medical ear piercing, InBody body composition analysis, and affordable laboratory testing through partner labs. The 4th Trimester Package supports new families with prenatal and newborn home visits, lactation support, and the baby's first month of membership included. Dr. Rutmann makes house calls within a 25-minute radius of the Presque Isle office and treats every patient as she would her own children.

Details

Address

209 State St, Suite 1, Presque Isle, ME 04769

Membership

$115/monthly

Membership Details

One flat monthly fee covers all visits with no copays, deductibles, or surprise bills. One-time enrollment fee of $50 per member. Month-to-month, cancel anytime with 30 days notice.

Typical Appointment

45 minutes

Telemedicine
House Calls
Same-Day Appointments

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Frequently Asked Questions

Membership at Lionheart DPC starts at $115 per month for one child. Two members cost $225 per month, and three or more members cost $320 per month. A one-time enrollment fee of $50 per member applies when joining. The monthly fee covers all visits with no copays, deductibles, or surprise bills.

Yes. Lionheart DPC operates on a month-to-month basis with no long-term contracts. You can cancel anytime with 30 days' notice.

No. Lionheart DPC does not bill insurance for primary care services. You pay a flat monthly membership fee directly to the practice. You can still use your insurance for prescriptions, imaging, outside labs, or specialist visits, and the practice will help coordinate those when needed.

Lionheart DPC serves patients from birth through age 25. Dr. Rutmann sees newborns, school-age children, teenagers, and young adults navigating early independent life.

Yes. Starting January 1, 2026, you can use HSA funds toward your monthly membership. The limit is $150 per month for an individual or $300 per month for a family. These are pre-tax dollars, making membership a tax-advantaged way to invest in your child's health.

Members can contact Dr. Rutmann directly through a secure messaging system for after-hours urgent concerns. There are no call centers or phone trees. Dr. Rutmann responds personally and helps families decide whether a visit is needed or whether a concern can be addressed remotely.

The 4th Trimester Package costs $450 and supports families through the first weeks after a baby arrives. It includes a meet-and-greet clinic visit, a prenatal home visit, and home visits at the one-week, two-week, and one-month newborn appointments. Lactation support is also available. The package includes the baby's first month of membership.

Yes. Lionheart DPC offers virtual visits as part of the standard membership. All virtual visits carry no additional cost beyond the monthly fee.

Lionheart DPC partners with trusted laboratories to negotiate significantly reduced prices on common lab tests and passes those savings directly to members. Tests like a complete blood count, metabolic panel, lipid panel, and thyroid panel are available at a fraction of typical costs. There are no hidden fees on lab orders.

No. A Lionheart DPC membership covers primary care but does not replace health insurance. The practice recommends that members carry some form of coverage for hospitalizations, ER visits, or surgeries. Many families pair their membership with a high-deductible or catastrophic health plan for comprehensive financial protection.

Practice last updated April 10, 2026