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Personalized Pediatrics of Maine

Quick Facts

Membership Price RangeChildren 0 - <2: $225/month | Children 2-6: $175/month | Children/Adolescents >7: $150/month | Siblings $15 off per child/month | Maximum family charge: $425/month | 5% discount if paid annually
Practice TypeDirect Primary Care
LocationPortland, Southern Maine
DoctorsAli Kopelman M.D., I.B.C.L.C., F.A.A.P., F.M.A.A.P, Pediatrics
Telehealth TypeTelehealth visits including video chat and virtual follow-up
HousecallsYes
Telehealth AvailableYes

About

At Personalized Pediatrics of Maine, Dr. Ali Kopelman delivers relationship-driven pediatric care on a direct care model. Her Portland practice was the first DPC pediatric office to open in Maine. Dr. Kopelman brings over 20 years of experience and holds dual credentials as a board-certified pediatrician and International Board Certified Lactation Counselor. The practice keeps its panel deliberately small so families reach Dr. Kopelman directly, around the clock. Every appointment runs 60 minutes. The office features a certified therapy dog named Ari, available upon request for children who feel anxious around medical visits. Membership fees start at $150 per month, with sibling discounts and a family maximum of $425 per month. The practice also runs a Milk Depot and Dispensary and offers Fourth Trimester Care, home phototherapy rental, and a specialized vaccine experience for needle-phobic children. An in-house pharmacy lets Dr. Kopelman dispense medications at the visit, often at a fraction of retail cost.

Details

Address

205 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103

Membership

$150/monthly

Membership Details

Monthly membership fees vary by age. Children 0-<2: $225/month (includes home visits/lactation support for children <3 months). Children 2-6: $175/month. Children/Adolescents >7: $150/month. Siblings receive $15 off per child/month. Maximum charge for any family size: $425/month. Annual payment option with 5% discount. Six month minimum membership requirement, then 30 days notice to cancel. Fee-for-Service also available: Acute visit $200 ($300 after hours), Second Opinion/Consult $250, Well Child Check $250, Sports/Camp Physical $200, Frenotomy $350.

Typical Appointment

60 minutes

Telemedicine House Calls Same-Day Appointments

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monthly fees vary by age. Children under 2 pay $225 per month, which includes home visits and lactation support for infants under 3 months. Children ages 2 to 6 pay $175 per month. Children and adolescents 7 and older pay $150 per month. Siblings receive $15 off per child each month. No family pays more than $425 per month total. Families who pay annually receive a 5% discount.

Yes, and the practice actually requires it. Because one child's health so often connects to the health of their siblings, Personalized Pediatrics of Maine enrolls all children within a family together. The sibling discount and family maximum of $425 per month make this affordable for larger families.

No. Personalized Pediatrics of Maine operates outside insurance networks and does not bill insurance for membership fees or covered services. Families pay a flat monthly fee directly. The practice still recommends carrying health insurance to cover hospitalizations, specialist visits, and other costs outside the membership.

Possibly. The practice recommends checking with your accountant to confirm whether your FSA or HSA plan covers DPC membership fees. Monthly payments process on the 15th of each month via bank account, credit card, or debit card.

Membership covers well child checks, vaccines, sick visits, same-day and next-day appointments, telehealth, lactation services, home visits for infants two months and under, anticipatory guidance, ADHD management, chronic condition management, and direct access to Dr. Kopelman by phone, text, and email. The practice also offers in-house medication dispensing and lab testing at significantly reduced costs.

Yes. Personalized Pediatrics of Maine offers single-visit pricing for families who prefer not to enroll. An acute visit costs $200, or $300 after hours. Well child checks and second-opinion consults each run $250. Sports and camp physicals cost $200. Frenotomy is $350.

Standard appointments run 60 minutes. That time allows Dr. Kopelman to address concerns thoroughly without rushing. Same-day and next-day appointments are available for acute needs.

Yes to both. Dr. Kopelman conducts telehealth visits for appropriate concerns. She makes home visits for infants two months and under as part of the membership. Fourth Trimester Care also includes physician home visits for newborns and lactation support.

If a child needs hospital care, the pediatric team at Barbara Bush Children's Hospital manages the inpatient stay. Dr. Kopelman works closely with them and coordinates outpatient follow-up care directly once your child is discharged.

The practice requires a six-month minimum membership. After that, families can cancel with 30 days notice. This minimum allows Dr. Kopelman to build the ongoing relationship that makes the model work well for children and families.

Practice last updated June 11, 2026