The Practice Bakersfield

The Practice Bakersfield offers two standard tiers. The Tier 2 Value Plan runs $143 per month and the Tier 3 Premium Plan runs $179 per month. A Tier 4 Executive Plan is also available; call the office for pricing. All plans require a one-year contract. Members who pay a full year upfront receive a 5% discount.

The Practice Bakersfield does not bill insurance companies. Members pay a flat monthly fee that covers their primary care needs directly. The practice does partner with insurance broker Clay Koerner to help members access dental, vision, and major medical insurance separately if needed.

The monthly fee covers unlimited access to the doctors with no additional charges per visit. The practice handles roughly 92% of the average member's medical needs each year. Services include annual physicals, urgent care procedures, EKGs, lab testing, prescription refills, hormone therapies, nutrition counseling, and more. Members also receive negotiated discounts on medications at local pharmacies and on imaging services.

Yes. The Practice Bakersfield offers same-day appointments with an average wait time of 24 hours or less. Face-to-face appointment time with the doctor averages over 30 minutes. Telemedicine visits are also available for added convenience.

The practice partners with Healora to connect members with direct-pay surgical procedures at 30 to 70% savings off standard pricing. Rather than performing surgeries on-site, the practice refers members to Healora's network of physicians in southern California who offer cash-pay pricing with transparent, upfront costs.

Yes. The Practice offers a business plan at $119 per employee per month. This plan covers approximately 92% of employees' healthcare needs. When combined with a high-deductible insurance plan, employers typically save 30 to 50% on total healthcare costs. Special pricing is available for companies with 25 or more employees.

Yes. The practice partners with Sherry Rose of Wellspring Personal Development to offer pastoral counseling to members. This service complements the clinical care the physicians provide, particularly for patients managing depression or emotional health concerns.

Prospective members can contact The Practice Bakersfield directly by phone at 661-871-3300. There is no waiting period and no pre-existing condition exclusions. New members can enroll and begin care right away after selecting a membership plan and signing a one-year contract.

Yes. The practice provides weight loss instruction and free nutrition classes. Over 75% of members lost weight within a 12-month period. The physicians take a whole-body approach to weight management, addressing hormones, gut health, and nutrition alongside lifestyle coaching.

Yes. The Practice Bakersfield offers telemedicine visits for members who need remote access to their physician. The practice also uses the eScripts electronic system so doctors can send and renew prescriptions electronically without requiring an in-office visit for routine refills.