Midland Medicine

Midland Medicine charges $350 per month for an individual membership. Two related family members can join together for $500 per month. Memberships run as 12-month agreements billed on a monthly basis.

No. The monthly membership fee is an out-of-pocket expense that health insurance does not cover. However, Midland Medicine accepts most major health insurance plans for medical visits, routine exams, and lab tests. Members should maintain their existing health coverage.

Yes. Health insurance remains necessary for covered services, including specialist visits, hospitalizations, and lab work. Your usual copays, deductibles, and coinsurance apply whenever Midland Medicine submits a covered service to your plan. The membership fee covers enhanced access and primary care services directly.

The practice currently accepts waitlist requests. Prospective members complete a short enrollment form and pay a $1 waitlist fee to secure their place. Midland Medicine offers both individual and two-person family waitlist options.

Yes. Midland Medicine extends a courtesy discount for two related family members. The combined monthly rate for two people is $500. Both members share a single family membership agreement.

Members reach Dr. Atkins through the practice's patient service hotline or EMR portal at any hour. This access helps members determine the right next step when a health concern arises after hours. It does not replace emergency services; members experiencing serious symptoms should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Yes. Dr. Atkins supports members remotely, including during travel, through phone consultations and virtual visits. Members away from Midland can still reach him for medical guidance and support. The practice encourages members to make contact for any time-sensitive concern, regardless of location.

Membership at Midland Medicine includes comprehensive physical exams, preventive care, personalized wellness coaching with SMART goals, IV therapy, specialist referral coordination, hospital visit coverage at Midland Memorial Hospital and Odessa Regional Hospital, and access to monthly community health events. Members also receive same-day or next-day appointments and extended visit times.

For urgent concerns, members contact Dr. Atkins directly for guidance on next steps. If a member visits urgent care or the emergency room, Dr. Atkins follows up to review discharge instructions, interpret results, and coordinate any necessary referrals. Members should always call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

Dr. Atkins remains available to members by phone during travel. He provides remote guidance, virtual visits, and medical support from a distance. Members should contact the practice as they would from home whenever a health concern arises while traveling.