Shep Dunlevie, MD

The annual membership fee at Dr. Dunlevie's MDVIP-affiliated practice is $4,500 per year. The practice offers flexible payment options, including quarterly payments of $1,125, semi-annual payments of $2,250, or a single annual payment. The membership fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which includes comprehensive screenings, diagnostic tests, and a custom wellness plan.

The MDVIP Wellness Program gives each member a thorough set of screenings and diagnostic tests, along with a personalized wellness plan. Dr. Dunlevie uses these results to anticipate health risks and build a prevention strategy tailored to each patient. The program forms the foundation of the practice's focus on keeping members healthy rather than simply treating illness.

Yes. Members can reach Dr. Dunlevie by phone after regular office hours and on weekends. This direct access means you speak with Dr. Dunlevie himself, not a nurse practitioner or on-call service. The practice operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with after-hours phone access available for urgent matters.

Yes, the practice accepts insurance for medical services such as sick visits. Your insurance covers standard services, and Dr. Dunlevie bills your insurer and charges applicable copays, co-insurance, and deductibles as usual. The annual membership fee is separate and covers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which insurance typically does not include.

Yes. The practice offers same- and next-day appointments for members. Dr. Dunlevie keeps his panel smaller than a typical primary care practice, which allows him to accommodate urgent needs quickly and spend meaningful time with each patient at every visit.

You will see Dr. Dunlevie at every office visit. The practice does not substitute nurse practitioners or physician assistants for your appointments. This direct access to the same physician at each visit supports the kind of continuity that makes personalized care possible.

Yes. If you need urgent medical attention while traveling, Dr. Dunlevie can help coordinate care with a local hospital, pharmacy, or physician at your destination. This travel support is one of the benefits included with MDVIP membership.

Yes. Through the MDVIP Medical Centers of Excellence program, Dr. Dunlevie can connect you with specialists at leading medical institutions when your condition requires care beyond what his practice provides locally. He also personally oversees any referrals to ensure the same standard of attentive care continues.

Yes. Dr. Dunlevie's practice currently has limited availability and maintains a waiting list. Prospective patients can submit their information to receive updates on availability. Given the smaller panel size the practice maintains, openings do arise periodically.

Dr. Dunlevie actively monitors and manages chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He takes a preventive and forward-looking approach, working with patients to understand root causes and make adjustments before conditions worsen. Members with chronic conditions tend to achieve better control under this model of consistent, personalized attention.