Patients First Direct Primary Care

Membership runs $150 per month for adults over 25. Patients between 8 and 25 years old pay $75 per month. All new members pay a one-time $100 sign-up fee. The monthly membership covers unlimited primary care visits with no copays or deductibles. Members can pay their monthly fee using HSA funds.

The membership covers comprehensive primary care, chronic disease management, preventive care, urgent care visits, telehealth, and after-hours access to Dr. Berland for non-life-threatening concerns. It also includes in-office procedures, EKGs, pulmonary function testing, point-of-care testing, and use of the InBody body composition scale at no additional charge. Some specialized services like joint injections, hormone management, and skin procedures carry additional fees.

Patients First recommends that members maintain a high-deductible or health-sharing plan for hospitalizations, specialist care, and emergencies. Dr. Berland handles roughly 95 percent of primary care needs directly in the office, which allows many members to significantly reduce their insurance premiums by choosing lower-cost, high-deductible coverage.

Patients First Direct Primary Care offers appointments typically within 24 to 48 hours. Members also have direct access to Dr. Berland by phone, text, and email between visits. Same-day or next-day appointments are available based on medical need.

Yes. As of 2026, members can use Health Savings Account funds to cover the full cost of their monthly membership fee at Patients First Direct Primary Care.

Yes. Dr. Berland offers telehealth visits for members who prefer remote care or who are traveling. Members can also reach him by phone or email for questions and concerns between scheduled visits.

Patients First Direct Primary Care sees patients age 8 and older. The reduced membership rate of $75 per month applies to patients between 8 and 25 years old. Families can consolidate care for children, teens, young adults, and adults under one membership model.

Yes. Dr. Berland communicates directly with specialists when referrals are needed. If a member is hospitalized, Dr. Berland speaks with the treating physician team on their behalf. The practice also helps arrange specialist appointments and negotiates discounts on lab and radiology services.

Beyond standard family medicine, membership at Patients First includes access to advanced diagnostics such as coronary artery calcium scoring, coronary CT angiography, home sleep apnea testing, and whole body MRI prescriptions. Dr. Berland also offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, weight management programs, nutrition counseling, body composition testing, and advanced lab testing through specialized partners including Genova, Boston Heart Lab, Galleri, and Genesight.

Prospective patients can reach Patients First Direct Primary Care by calling (813) 669-7412 or submitting a contact form on the practice website. The practice serves patients in the Tampa and Westchase area of Florida.