Direct primary care is a healthcare model focused on putting the patient first. That means treating you when you need it, never rushing through appointments,
and being proactive with healthcare treatment plans. The doctor-patient relationship is just as the name suggests – direct. Direct primary care practices
don’t accept insurance; rather we work directly with the patient. All your primary care needs are covered with an affordable monthly fee – there are no
copays or coinsurance.
Our office will be limited to a smaller number of patients so we have the flexibility to be available when you need us for a visit, text, email, or call.
Our focus is allowing you to develop an effective doctor-patient relationship. We will take as much time as we need to address every problem you have every
time.
Because illness and injury do not respect regular office hours, you may call your physician any day, at any hour. We also encourage texting and emailing for minor issues and questions. It’s how we do custom healthcare.
Yes. We recommend that our patients continue to carry a major medical plan to ensure financial help should hospitalization or referral to a specialist
be necessary. We’re happy to refer you to insurance representatives who can help customize an insurance plan that fits your specific needs.
No, Wellcare MD does not accept any health insurance. The current system comprised of rushed visits and brief encounters does not encourage development
of the doctor patient relationship. Time is required to get to know patients and to understand their symptoms, context, fears, and concerns. This relationship
is integral to providing exceptional care for the patient and your doctor will have as much time as needed to address every problem you have everytime.
About 600 patients will be enrolled per provider, and the slots are filling up quickly. That’s quite a difference from the 2,500 patients in traditional
practices. Please do not wait until you need care to attempt to sign up, or we may not be accepting any more patients at that time. Sign up now!
Schedule a free unconditional “meet and greet” visit to discuss your health care needs. It’s the only reasonable way to begin what, we trust, will be a
long, productive, healthy relationship. Get in touch!
Yes. You need only sign a waiver declaring that neither you nor your doctor will directly bill Medicare for our services. Medicare will still cover any
laboratory testing, imaging, medications, referrals to specialists, or hospitalizations.
Annual membership fees are considered by our office to pay for your annual physical which is a qualified medical exepense and generally tax deductible.
If needed for tax purposes, please ask for an invoice at the time of your physical if you will be paying up front for your fee for the year. If you
would rather pay in monthly installments towards the cost of your annual physical and need a receipt for tax purposes, please request a receipt at
the end of the year. Consult your tax professional with any further questions as we cannot give individual tax advice.
If you happen to be admitted to the hospital, the hospital will assign you a hospitalist to manage your care. Our commitment is to help you avoid
being hospitalized by early detection of disease and/or subtle signs that an existing disease state is worsening. In addition because you will always
have access to your doctor via text, phone and email you can keep in contact about your case and your Wellcare MD doctor can help you advocate for
yourself while in the hospital. Wellcare MD doctors can see your records and chart while in the hospital so they can help answer any questions
you may have along the way.
We all benefit from services tailored to our needs, and your health care should be no different. Your doctor will provide you with the care you need to
optimize your health and reach your wellness goals. Your doctor will be available to answer questions about small things you wouldn’t think to reach out
to the doctor about normally. At some point you will be sick or injured and need acute care. When that happens, you will have immediate access to your
doctor who knows your complete personal health history and will take your circumstances into account when developing a treatment plan. We will do our best
to keep you out of the ER. If we save you one ER visit, your yearly membership fee (possibly 2-3 years) will pay for itself.
Welcome to the Wellcare MD Application Form
Excellent healthcare and unlimited access for a flat monthly fee.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member at Wellcare MD. We are so sorry we aren’t accepting new patients right now. Due to the nature of this practice we only accept a limited number of patients so that we can give each patient the attention they deserve. Feel free to check back in a couple months to see if space has become available.
