Michael A. Schindel, MD

The annual membership fee at this practice is $2,500. Patients can pay in quarterly installments of $625, semi-annual payments of $1,250, or a single annual payment. The fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which includes advanced screenings, labs, and a personalized wellness plan.

The membership fee covers the MDVIP Annual Wellness Program. This includes comprehensive screenings, advanced diagnostic labs not typically covered by insurance, and a custom wellness plan. It also covers the enhanced access benefits of the practice, including 24/7 physician availability and same or next-day appointments.

Yes. Dr. Schindel continues to bill your insurance for medical services like sick visits. Your insurance covers those services as it normally would, including any applicable copays, co-insurance, and deductibles. The annual membership fee covers the wellness and preventive services that insurance does not typically pay for.

The practice offers same or next-day appointments for members. Dr. Schindel also provides 24/7 availability by phone for after-hours and urgent concerns. Appointments run without a rushed pace, giving patients meaningful time with the doctor.

Dr. Schindel limits his practice to a few hundred patients. That smaller panel allows him to build thorough, individualized care plans and remain accessible to each patient throughout the year.

The practice focuses on cardiovascular health, diabetes management, hypertension, and preventive health. Dr. Schindel also builds nutritional and exercise plans for each patient as part of comprehensive care. Advanced wellness labs support early detection and proactive management of these conditions.

Dr. Schindel provides 24/7 phone availability to members, including evenings and weekends. This direct access allows patients to reach him for urgent questions outside of regular office hours.

Dr. Schindel holds affiliations at St. Anthony's Hospital and Lutheran Medical Center. These affiliations support care coordination when members need hospital services or specialist referrals beyond the scope of the practice.

Prospective patients can request more information or schedule a meet-the-doctor appointment directly through the MDVIP website. The practice accepts new members on a space-available basis, as panel size stays intentionally limited.