Scarborough Direct Primary Care

Membership fees at Scarborough Direct Primary Care depend on age. Adults 18-40 pay $85 per month, adults 41-59 pay $105 per month, and adults 60 and older pay $120 per month. Children ages 5-17 pay $65 per month. Families of up to four members can join for $270 per month. All tiers include unlimited doctor visits and most primary care services with no copays or surprise fees.

The flat monthly fee covers all doctor visits and most primary care services. Members also receive heavily discounted lab rates and access to steeply discounted imaging fees. The practice does not add copays or hidden charges. Some costs, such as pathology for biopsies and the cost of contraceptive devices, fall outside the membership.

Yes, Scarborough Direct Primary Care offers same-day and next-day scheduling. Appointments typically run 45 minutes. Members always see Dr. Alvarez directly, not a random provider.

The practice does not bill insurance companies. Members pay a flat monthly fee directly to the practice. Dr. Alvarez recommends that members maintain some insurance coverage for hospitalizations, major surgeries, specialty care, and specialty medications, but the membership itself operates independently of insurance billing.

Yes, patients with Medicare can join Scarborough Direct Primary Care. Medicare does not cover the monthly membership fee, but it should continue to cover medications, labs, and other testing. The practice currently sees patients with both traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans. Members should contact their insurer to ask how using an out-of-network primary care physician may affect their coverage.

Yes, Dr. Alvarez delivers care in the office, by video, by phone, and through text or email. She also makes house calls when appropriate. This range of options means members can reach her in whichever way fits their situation best.

The practice serves patients from age 5 through adulthood. Membership tiers cover children ages 5-17, young adults 18-40, adults 41-59, and adults 60 and older. Family memberships cover up to four people.

The practice is not currently accepting new patients. Prospective patients can join the waitlist through the practice website. The waitlist gives interested patients the opportunity to be notified when a spot becomes available.

If your membership lapses, Scarborough Direct Primary Care charges an $85 re-enrollment fee to rejoin. If you need to cancel your membership, the practice asks for 30 days notice.

Yes, Scarborough Direct Primary Care regularly hosts community health events at the office. Past events have covered topics like pelvic health, protein nutrition guidelines, and outdoor activity. The practice partners with local organizations including the Scarborough Land Trust, Coastal Run Maine, and Growing to Give. Some events also offer a virtual attendance option.