U Care MD
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $249/mo Individual | $473/mo Family of 2 | $685/mo Family of 3 | $884/mo Family of 4+ | Employer groups (8+): $225/mo per employee | One-time enrollment fee: $150 (currently waived) |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Midtown Manhattan, Garment District, Hudson Yards, Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea, Koreatown, Manhattan, New York City |
| Doctors | Kuan-Yu Chen MD, Family Medicine |
| Telehealth Type | Virtual visits (video and secure messaging) |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At U Care MD, Dr. Kuan-Yu Chen delivers direct primary care from his Midtown Manhattan office steps from Penn Station. He founded the practice to make primary care accessible, affordable, and genuinely personal for New Yorkers. His panel stays intentionally small so every member gets same-day availability and unhurried appointments.
U Care MD serves a broad and diverse patient community. Dr. Chen is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, offering Mandarin-language primary care throughout New York City. He holds lived experience in the LGBTQIA+ community and built the practice as a fully affirming space. Services span preventive care, chronic disease management, sexual health, gender-affirming hormone therapy, mental health, and weight management with InBody body composition testing. The practice runs on a flat $249 monthly membership with no copays and no surprise bills.
Details
Address
481 8th Ave, Suite 1144, New York, NY 10001
Phone
(332) 322-0696Website
Visit websiteMembership
$249/monthly
Membership Details
Flat monthly membership with no copays, coinsurance, deductibles, or surprise bills. Labs, imaging, and medications are NOT included. Single visit option available at $349 (credited toward membership if joined within 30 days). Family and employer group discounts available.
Typical Appointment
45 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
U Care MD charges a flat $249 monthly membership fee. Members pay no copays, no coinsurance, no deductibles, and no surprise bills. Labs, imaging, and medications fall outside the membership and carry separate costs. The practice currently waives the one-time $150 enrollment fee.
Yes. U Care MD offers a single-visit option at $349 with no membership required. If you join the membership within 30 days of that visit, U Care MD credits the full $349 toward your membership, effectively making the visit free.
No. U Care MD operates on a direct primary care model and does not bill insurance for membership or visits. Patients pay the flat monthly fee directly. The practice accepts HSA and FSA payments. Upon request, Dr. Chen provides superbills that patients can submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Standard appointments run 45 minutes. That length allows Dr. Chen to address multiple concerns, review history, and have a real conversation without rushing. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs.
Yes. U Care MD offers telemedicine visits for members. Telehealth works well for follow-ups, prescription refills, and concerns that do not require an in-person exam. Members can reach Dr. Chen directly without going through a call center or receptionist.
Yes. U Care MD offers discounted pricing for families and employer groups. Dr. Chen works directly with small businesses to provide their employees with primary care access. Employers interested in group plans can contact the practice to discuss options.
U Care MD sits at 481 8th Ave, Suite 1144 in Midtown Manhattan, steps from Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall. The office is accessible via the A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W, and 7 subway lines.
Yes. U Care MD welcomes visiting students, interns, and professionals who need a primary care option during their time in New York City. The practice serves as a strong alternative to urgent care, offering same-day appointments and a consistent doctor relationship for the duration of a student's stay or internship.
Dr. Chen keeps his patient panel intentionally small. That limit ensures members can access same-day appointments and reach Dr. Chen directly when they need care. Membership spots are limited, and the practice accepts new patients on a rolling basis.
Yes. U Care MD accepts HSA and FSA payments for the monthly membership fee. This makes the membership compatible with most high-deductible health plan arrangements.
Practice last updated August 16, 2026