Long Island Direct Medical

Long Island Direct Medical charges $150 per month for an individual membership and $250 per month for a couple. The practice requires a minimum three-month commitment at sign-up. After that, there are no contracts and no long-term obligations. Members can cancel at any time after the initial period. A re-enrollment fee of $250 applies if a former member reactivates their membership.

Yes. Long Island Direct Medical offers a trial membership for a one-time fee of $275. That fee covers a comprehensive first visit and a two-month membership. If you decide the practice is not the right fit, you can cancel at the end of the trial. The trial option is available once per calendar year.

The practice does not accept health insurance. Long Island Direct Medical operates on a flat monthly membership fee. The practice is an out-of-network provider. If your insurance plan requires in-network referrals to see a specialist, you would need a separate in-network physician to generate those referrals.

No. A DPC membership covers primary care, not emergencies, surgeries, or specialist care. Long Island Direct Medical recommends that members maintain a health insurance plan for hospital visits, injuries, and specialist needs.

Dr. Hersh draws blood in-office and sends samples to Sherman Abrams lab. The lab bills your insurance directly for testing costs. Sherman Abrams accepts most insurance plans. For patients without insurance, Sherman Abrams also offers competitive self-pay pricing.

Yes. Long Island Direct Medical offers same-day appointments, both in-person and via telehealth, for sick visits, chronic care management, and medication refills. Other appointment types are typically available within one to two weeks.

Yes. For urgent matters, members can call or text Dr. Hersh after hours. For non-urgent concerns, send a text and the practice will respond when the office opens the next day. For medical emergencies, the practice recommends calling 911 or visiting the nearest hospital.

Long Island Direct Medical offers telehealth appointments for sick visits and other care needs. Dr. Hersh also provides home visits for enrolled patients at her discretion, for an additional fee. Patients who are homebound should contact the practice directly to discuss membership options and pricing.

Long Island Direct Medical sees patients aged 16 and older.

Members can call, text, email, or message through the Elation Passport patient portal. A live person answers the phone and responds to texts during office hours. There are no call centers. The office sits at 557 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst, with metered parking on Central Avenue and two municipal lots within two blocks.