Emerald Health Direct Primary Care
Hassle-free Primary Care, no insurance required
Some of our patients have no insurance.
Some have insurance but rarely use it because of high deductibles.
All of them wanted a doctor they could actually access.
A Different Kind of Primary Care
You can still keep your insurance.
You can still see specialists.
You simply gain a primary care team that you can actually reach.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a membership-based medical practice.
Instead of billing insurance for every visit, we work directly for you. This allows longer visits, easier communication, and faster appointments.
Our goal is simple: make getting medical care easier and less stressful.
Not ready to join yet?
That’s completely normal.
You can schedule a one-time visit first.
This visit is designed for people who:
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want a second opinion
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have lab results they don’t understand
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have a health concern but no insurance
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want to see how our office works before joining
Cost for one time visit: $85
If you decide to join afterward, we apply that visit toward your enrollment. You don't pay the enrollment fee twice.
This lets you try the practice without committing.
What you are actually paying for
You aren't paying for a certain number of visits.
You're paying for:
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having a doctor available when something starts
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guidance before problems worsen
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medication adjustments without appointments
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help deciding if something needs urgent care
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someone who already knows your history
Many months you may not need an in-person visit. That's great! Hopefully that's because you are feeling good, which is exactly what we want.
Your membership means you can contact your doctor anytime, not that you must come monthly.
Why would I join if I already have insurance?
Many patients still join even with insurance because insurance mostly covers catastrophic events and hospital care, not day-to-day access to a doctor.
With Direct Primary Care:
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you don’t wait weeks for an appointment
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you can ask questions without scheduling a visit
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medication and chronic issues are managed early
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you avoid urgent care and ER visits
Most members end up using insurance less, not more.
Direct Primary Care IS
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Longer visits (30–60 minutes)
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Same- or next-day appointments when needed
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Direct messaging with your care team
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Chronic disease management
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Medication review and adjustments
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Preventive care and wellness planning
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Coordination with specialists
Direct Primary Care is NOT
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Not health insurance
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Not urgent care
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Not emergency care
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Not a telemedicine-only service
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Not limited to healthy patients
If you’re unsure whether something needs urgent care or the ER, you can contact us first and we will guide you.