
Skylark Family Medicine
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | Newborn to 18: $50/mo | 18 to 65: $110/mo | 65+: $140/mo | Employee group rate: $100/mo |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Buena Vista, Salida, Chaffee County |
| Doctors | Joel Bonzo DO, Family Medicine |
| Telehealth Type | Phone visits |
| Housecalls | Yes |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Skylark Family Medicine, Dr. Joel Bonzo delivers full-scope family medicine to patients across Buena Vista, Salida, and Chaffee County. The independent DPC clinic runs on a straightforward monthly membership that covers the vast majority of primary care needs. Members pay no copays, hidden fees, or deductibles for covered services. The practice handles a wide range of services in-house, from standard labs and joint injections to take-home sleep studies and Nexplanon insertion. Dr. Bonzo keeps open appointment slots so patients get seen promptly. When in-person visits are not practical, he offers phone visits and telemedicine. He also makes house calls when the situation calls for it. The goal is to keep patients out of urgent care, specialist offices, and the ER whenever possible.
Details
Address
907 South Main Street, Suite B, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Website
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$110/monthly
Membership Details
Monthly membership fee based on age. Newborn to 18: $50/mo, 18 to 65: $110/mo, 65+: $140/mo, Employee group rate: $100/mo. Pay monthly or yearly (yearly gets one month free). Initial enrollment/restart fee required. No copays, hidden fees, or deductibles for covered services.
Typical Appointment
60 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Monthly membership fees at Skylark Family Medicine depend on age. Patients newborn through 18 pay $50 per month. Adults 18 to 65 pay $110 per month. Patients 65 and older pay $140 per month. Employers enrolling a group of employees pay $100 per member per month. Choosing an annual plan earns one month free. An initial enrollment or restart fee applies.
Membership covers all office visits, standard labs drawn in-house, and most common procedures at no extra charge. Common labs include BMP, CMP, A1c, TSH, CBC, and lipid panels. Dr. Bonzo also provides on-site medication for qualifying visits, which eliminates extra pharmacy trips. Non-standard labs receive significant discounts through arrangements with partner laboratories.
No, Skylark Family Medicine does not require insurance. The practice recommends pairing membership with a high-deductible insurance plan, an HSA, or an out-of-pocket budget for specialist visits, imaging, and emergency care. Removing primary care from your insurance coverage can meaningfully reduce your overall health costs.
Dr. Bonzo keeps open slots in his schedule specifically for timely access. Same-day appointments are available. The practice's goal is to keep members out of urgent care and the ER by ensuring they can reach their doctor when they need to.
Office visits run 30 to 90 minutes depending on the visit. Dr. Bonzo targets 60-minute appointments on average. Members do not spend this time on redundant intake forms.
Yes, Skylark Family Medicine offers both telemedicine and phone visits. When an in-person visit is not practical, Dr. Bonzo connects with patients remotely. He also makes house calls when the situation requires it.
Skylark Family Medicine serves patients from newborn through older adulthood. The tiered membership pricing reflects this full age range, with separate rates for children, working-age adults, and patients 65 and older.
Yes, members can cancel at any time. Skylark Family Medicine offers both monthly and annual billing. The annual plan provides one month free, and an initial enrollment or restart fee applies when joining or rejoining.
Yes, Skylark Family Medicine serves patients throughout Buena Vista, Salida, and the broader Chaffee County area. The practice also offers house calls and phone visits for added flexibility.
Prospective patients can reach out through the contact form on the Skylark website. Dr. Bonzo's team reviews inquiries and responds within 48 hours to schedule a free initial consultation.
Practice last updated June 11, 2026

