Concierge Doctors in California
657 concierge and direct primary care practices across 186 cities — average membership: $241/mo
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Quick Facts: Concierge Medicine in California
- Practices on NextMD: 653
- Cities with practices: 185
- Average membership: $241/mo
- State population: 38.9 million (2025)
- National ranking by practice count: #1 of 50 states
- Most practices in one city: San Francisco (25)
- Most cities with practices of any state: 185
About Concierge Medicine in California
California has more concierge medicine and direct primary care practices than any other state. NextMD lists 653 practices across 185 California cities, with an average membership of $241/mo per month.
The California market is geographically fragmented across a massive state. Southern California (Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Newport Beach, San Diego) and Northern California (San Francisco, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek) are effectively separate markets. Beverly Hills alone has 24 practices, the densest concierge market in the state, with Private Medical Beverly Hills limiting each doctor to 100 patients. San Francisco has the Bay Area's strongest concentration with 25 practices and a distinctive longevity and genomics scene (CRISSP whole genome sequencing, HealthspanSF 250+ biomarkers).
Sutter Health operates a formal concierge medicine program with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Los Gatos. Scripps Health and Sharp HealthCare both run concierge programs in San Diego. UCLA Comprehensive Health Program serves Los Angeles. A national actuarial study found that concierge patients visit the ER 40% less often than traditional patients. For a broader look at how concierge medicine pricing works across the US, California spans from $40/month DPC at Sequoia MD in Sacramento to ~$40,000/year ultra-premium at Private Medical in San Francisco.
Top Cities for Concierge Medicine and Direct Primary Care in California
| City | Practices | Avg Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills | 32 | $535/mo |
| San Francisco | 31 | $160/mo |
| Newport Beach | 31 | $344/mo |
| Los Angeles | 25 | $290/mo |
| San Diego | 20 | $267/mo |
| Los Gatos | 18 | — |
| Pasadena | 16 | $803/mo |
| Thousand Oaks | 13 | $150/mo |
| Walnut Creek | 13 | $302/mo |
| Fresno | 13 | $150/mo |
| Santa Monica | 12 | — |
| San Luis Obispo | 11 | $138/mo |
| Tarzana | 10 | $189/mo |
| Torrance | 10 | $137/mo |
| Irvine | 10 | $184/mo |
| Menlo Park | 10 | $800/mo |
| Encinitas | 10 | — |
| Sacramento | 9 | $161/mo |
| San Mateo | 9 | $525/mo |
| Monterey | 8 | $125/mo |
| Mountain View | 7 | — |
| Palo Alto | 7 | — |
| Glendale | 7 | — |
| Long Beach | 6 | $139/mo |
| Bakersfield | 6 | $143/mo |
Frequently Asked Questions About Concierge Medicine in California
How much does concierge medicine cost in California?
The statewide average is $241/mo per month. DPC starts at $40 per month (Sequoia MD, Sacramento). San Francisco averages $169/month. San Diego averages $317/month. Los Angeles averages $270/month. Ultra-premium practices in San Francisco and Beverly Hills charge $10,000 to $40,000+ per year.
What are the top 5 cities for concierge medicine and direct primary care in California?
- San Francisco (25 practices): longevity and genomics hub, Sutter Concierge Medicine, DPC from $125/month (Athletic Heart)
- Beverly Hills (24 practices): highest-density concierge in SoCal, Private Medical (100-patient cap), specialty concierge in cardiology/dermatology/oncology
- Los Angeles (20 practices): wellness and functional medicine capital, DPC from $100/month (Golden Hour Pediatrics)
- Newport Beach (17 practices): Orange County anchor, Hoag Concierge Medicine from $425/month, multi-specialty 9-physician group
- San Diego (13 practices): Scripps and Sharp both run concierge programs, Health Matters DPC at $125/month
Is direct primary care available in California?
DPC is available but less common than concierge. Sacramento has the most affordable DPC in the state ($40/month at Sequoia MD). San Francisco has DPC from $125/month. The California market skews more toward concierge and functional medicine than flat-fee DPC.
How does California compare to other states for concierge medicine?
California ranks #1 nationally with 653 practices across 185 cities. It has more practices AND more cities with practices than any other state. Florida (#2), Texas (#3), and New York (#4) follow. California's large population (38.9 million) and geographic spread mean practices are distributed across a wider area than any other state.
How do I find a concierge doctor in California?
Browse practices by city using the links above, or search all California practices on this page. Our guide on how to choose the right concierge or DPC doctor covers the key factors.
