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True Health Direct DPC

Quick Facts

Membership Price Range$40/mo Children (0–18) | $65/mo Young Adults (19–44) | $85/mo Adults (45–64) | $100/mo Seniors (65+)
Practice TypeDirect Primary Care
LocationAlbuquerque
DoctorsMichael McKinney MD, Family Medicine
Telehealth TypeVideo visits, phone, text, email, secure patient portal
Telehealth AvailableYes

About

At True Health Direct DPC, Dr. Michael R. McKinney delivers comprehensive family medicine through a flat-fee membership model. He founded the practice in Albuquerque to serve his community with unhurried, relationship-driven primary care. Appointments run 30 to 60 minutes, and members reach Dr. McKinney by text, email, or video for urgent needs. The practice serves patients from newborns through adults, with monthly fees starting at $40 for children.

True Health Direct DPC carries a particular strength in advanced diagnostics. Dr. McKinney performs Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in the office during visits, covering abdominal, cardiac, lung, musculoskeletal, vascular, and soft tissue imaging at no additional cost. He focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, and lifestyle medicine. Members also access labs, imaging, and medications at wholesale cost. The practice serves Albuquerque's Spanish-speaking community and maintains a bilingual website.

Details

Address

1251 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Membership

$40/monthly

Membership Details

Monthly membership fees by age group: Children (0–18) $40/mo, Young Adults (19–44) $65/mo, Adults (45–64) $85/mo, Seniors (65+) $100/mo. No copays or hidden costs. Does not accept Medicare patients at this time.

Typical Appointment

45 minutes

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Frequently Asked Questions

True Health Direct DPC sets monthly membership fees by age group. Children ages 0 to 18 pay $40 per month. Young adults ages 19 to 44 pay $65. Adults ages 45 to 64 pay $85. Seniors 65 and older pay $100. Members pay no copays and face no hidden costs. HSA and FSA funds may cover membership fees.

Membership covers comprehensive primary care, annual physicals, chronic disease management, preventive health services, prescription services, wound care, EKG, in-office procedures, and care coordination with specialists. Members also receive Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) at no additional charge. Labs, imaging, and medications are available at wholesale cost.

Yes. Members contact Dr. McKinney directly by text, email, or video. The practice provides after-hours and weekend access for urgent needs. This direct line to your physician means you do not need to wait for a scheduled appointment to get answers.

True Health Direct DPC schedules appointments for 30 to 60 minutes, with a typical visit running about 45 minutes. The practice also offers same-day appointments for urgent concerns. Members never face a rushed 10-minute visit.

True Health Direct DPC does not bill insurance for membership fees. The flat monthly fee covers all included services with no copays or surprise charges. Dr. McKinney recommends that members carry a high-deductible insurance plan for emergencies, hospitalizations, and specialist referrals.

The practice does not currently accept patients enrolled in or eligible for Medicare. This reflects current federal regulations for physicians who have not yet formally opted out of Medicare. True Health Direct DPC plans to opt out of Medicare as the practice grows and will notify waitlisted patients once that transition happens.

Prospective patients can schedule a complimentary Meet and Greet with Dr. McKinney to learn about the practice, ask questions about membership and pricing, and decide if the model fits their needs. The practice currently accepts new members and welcomes inquiries by phone or email.

Yes. True Health Direct DPC offers video visits for patients who cannot come in person or need a quick consultation. Members also connect with Dr. McKinney by text or email for non-urgent questions and guidance.

The practice serves patients of all ages. Membership tiers begin at birth with the children's rate and extend through seniors 65 and older. Families can enroll every member under one practice with age-based pricing.

Yes. True Health Direct DPC serves Albuquerque's Spanish-speaking community. The practice maintains a fully bilingual website in English and Spanish, and Spanish-speaking patients are welcome to schedule a complimentary Meet and Greet.

Practice last updated August 17, 2026