Recharge Medical
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | Biannual Plan: $1,200 due at first visit (6-month minimum) | Annual Plan: $2,100 due at first visit (12-month minimum) |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | San Francisco, Bay Area |
| Doctors | Kamal Ghei MD, Internal Medicine, Philippe Nguyen MD, Internal Medicine |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Telehealth Type | Telehealth single-issue visits |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Recharge Medical, two board-certified internists deliver primary care, immigration medical exams, cosmetic medicine, and IV therapy from a single San Francisco location. The practice has served patients since 2007 at 1456 California Street, walkable from several city neighborhoods. Dr. Kamal Ghei and Dr. Philippe T. Nguyen lead a physician-driven team that handles everything from annual wellness visits to complex immigration exams.
Recharge Medical holds USCIS designation as a civil surgery program and performs thousands of I-693 green card medical exams each year with a claimed 100% success rate. The practice runs a physician-led med spa where licensed doctors administer all injections and laser treatments. Membership plans start at $1,200 for six months or $2,100 annually, with transparent, itemized pricing and no insurance required. The practice operates as an inclusive and safe space for LGBTQIA+ patients and communities.
Details
Address
1456 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone
(415) 409-3456Website
Visit websiteMembership
$2,100/annual
Membership Details
Direct-Pay Primary Care membership. Biannual Plan: $1,200 due at first visit (6-month minimum). Annual Plan: $2,100 due at first visit (12-month minimum). Includes 1 Annual Wellness Visit per year, up to 11 in-clinic single-issue visits per year (max one per month; $150 each additional), up to 1 telehealth single-issue visit every 30 days (max 11 per year; $100 each additional), and 1 in-clinic blood draw per month in conjunction with an in-clinic visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recharge Medical offers two direct-pay membership plans. The biannual plan costs $1,200 due at the first visit and covers a six-month minimum. The annual plan costs $2,100 due at the first visit and covers a twelve-month minimum. Both plans include an annual wellness visit, up to eleven in-clinic single-issue visits per year, and up to eleven telehealth visits per year.
Recharge Medical operates on a direct-pay model and does not require insurance. The practice sets transparent, itemized pricing that the practice says is often lower than typical insurance co-pays. Patients pay directly for their membership and any additional visits.
Yes. Recharge Medical offers same-day and next-day urgent and express care appointments, available Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. Every urgent care visit involves a consultation with a physician, not a PA or nurse.
Yes. The membership plan includes up to one telehealth visit every 30 days, with a maximum of eleven per year. Patients who need additional telehealth visits beyond that can schedule them for $100 each.
Yes. Recharge Medical holds USCIS designation as a civil surgery program and performs thousands of I-693 exams each year. The practice claims a 100% success rate on those filings. Dr. Philippe T. Nguyen serves as the designated civil surgeon.
Recharge Medical runs a physician-led med spa with a broad range of cosmetic treatments. Services include botulinum toxin injections such as Botox, Xeomin, and Daxxify, dermal fillers, microneedling, CoolSculpting, laser hair removal, thread lifts, platelet-rich fibrin treatment, and more. A licensed physician administers all injections and laser treatments.
Yes. Recharge Medical offers a full menu of IV therapy options, including iron replacement, hydration, immune boost, endurance boost, anti-aging, Myers' Cocktail, and custom formulations. A physician oversees all IV treatments at the practice.
Yes. Recharge Medical describes itself as an inclusive and safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and other communities. Both physicians welcome all patients regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Yes. Recharge Medical offers driver medical exams for CDL and DOT requirements. Patients can schedule these alongside other primary care or urgent care visits at the California Street location.
Recharge Medical sits at 1456 California Street in San Francisco. The location is walkable from multiple San Francisco neighborhoods. The practice sees patients Monday through Friday and closes on Easter and federal holidays.
Practice last updated September 17, 2026