Upper Echelon Medical

Upper Echelon Medical operates on a membership-based Direct Primary Care model. Members pay a recurring membership fee that covers a broad range of primary care services. The practice does not bill insurance for membership, which removes copays, deductibles, and unpredictable billing from the equation.

Members access primary care, preventive care, chronic disease management, urgent care, annual physicals, women's wellness exams, sports physicals, weight loss support, minor skin procedures, osteopathic medicine, IV hydration, genetic testing, prescriptions, and laboratory services. The practice also offers iVirtual Care for remote visits.

Upper Echelon Medical offers significantly reduced lab pricing for members. Patients who draw labs in-clinic pay a $4 convenience fee. Lab Corp draws are free. A Complete Physical Exam Lab Panel runs $39.

Upper Echelon Medical does not bill insurance for membership fees or covered services. Members may carry insurance for hospitalizations or specialist referrals outside the practice. The DPC model keeps costs transparent and eliminates surprise bills.

Yes. The practice offers iVirtual Care for members near and far. Remote visits cover a wide range of primary and integrative care needs, making access convenient regardless of location.

Yes. The practice offers a free meet-and-greet with one of the physicians before you enroll. This gives prospective members a chance to learn about the practice, ask questions, and decide if UEM is the right fit.

Yes. Upper Echelon Medical works with employers to provide employee health benefits through the DPC model. Employer plans carry no copays, no deductibles, and no confusing billing practices, making healthcare costs more predictable for both employers and employees.

iDirect Primary Care is the care model Upper Echelon Medical uses. It pairs conventional medical treatments with complementary therapies to address the full spectrum of a patient's health. That includes physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, osteopathic, and environmental influences. Nutritional guidance, stress management, exercise planning, and psychological support are all part of the model.

Upper Echelon Medical is adding DEXA body composition scans to its service offerings. The scans will be available to both members and non-members. DEXA scanning provides detailed data on muscle mass, body fat, and bone density to support health and fitness planning.

Prospective patients can enroll directly through the practice's online platform or sign up for a free meet-and-greet first. The enrollment form supports both English and Spanish. New members can start the process through the Upper Echelon Medical website at any time.