FAQ

Numerous reports show better care and cost-saving throughout the United States. In an actuarial study, they found that my type of practice led to fewer specialist referrals, hospital admissions, and ER visits.

The only change is that I’ve partnered with resources that may save you additional money if you would like to pay cash rather than submit to insurance. For example, I’ve partnered with labs, imaging centers, and a prescription wholesaler for dramatically lower cash-based pricing. However, if you still would like to submit to your insurance, you are welcome to do so. I can provide you with those options that allow you to make the right decision based on your situation.

My practice leverages a telemedicine app that allows me to be available after hours, especially for urgent concerns. This dedicated tool enables us to securely text, video chat, and send pictures in real-time. If we determine that you need to visit the office, I have same-day or next-day appointments available.

It’s easy – schedule a visit via secure messaging or call in and come into the office to see me when your visit is scheduled. You and I also have the option of a televisit as an alternative for a quick checkup or if you’re sick at home and would prefer not to come in. As a member of my practice, there are no additional charges to see me-ever!

You never know what the future holds for your health, so I suggest joining for a membership to take advantage of my time to get ahead of any problems that may pop up. If you aren’t sure if a membership is right for you, whether it be financial, for your health, or otherwise, you can always contact me so we can sit down and I can help you work through your decision.

You are my main priority, and I want to ensure I’m available for you. Therefore, I cap my patient panel at 300 patients (a traditional panel is 2000-3000 patients) to maintain little to no wait, same-day or next-day visits, and non-rushed, 30-60 minute visits.

Through my national FreedomDoc network, we’ve partnered with local companies that provide my patients discounts for paying with cash. However, if you still would like to submit to your insurance, you are welcome to do so.

If you need to go to the hospital, please call and discuss it with me at any time. I can help you decide whether it’s something we can take care of or if the emergency room is necessary. As your private physician, I would like to be involved in your hospital care—whether to speak to the emergency room physician or the in-patient doctor to assist in your care. We are also happy to keep in touch with your families during your stay and help arrange your care after you return home.

We recommend that you continue to have some type of health plan coverage. If you are looking for a cost-effective way to obtain catastrophic care (childbirth, surgery, accidents, etc.), we recommend you enroll in a healthshare. This new type of health plan is affordable, provides great service, and is useful to alleviate emergency medical bills.

Medicare offers a low baseline of primary care services and typically makes it hard to gain personal access to a primary care physician. My practice is excellent for the Medicare patient who values having unlimited access to a primary care physician that knows them. My Medicare patients pay practice fees directly, but Medicare coverage remains in place for everything else: specialists, testing performed outside of our office, and hospitalizations. Your Medicare will also cover lab services I prescribe, as these are performed by an independent lab affiliate. I can still refer, write prescriptions, and act as your primary care physician.

Some patients utilize their health savings (HSAs), flexible spending (FSAs) or health reimbursement accounts (HRAs) to pay our fees as “qualified medical expenses.” Legal experts have recommended that these patients follow the best practice of paying annually or semi-annually. If requested, we can provide you with an invoice and/or submit a notice to your employer if any questions arise about our programs. Please note that we cannot provide tax or legal advice, and you should consult your own tax advisor for guidance.

My service contract is for one year. If you are unhappy with the services OR wish to cancel your contract for any reason, you may do so with a 30-day notice. Any services already performed (i.e., preventive exams) will be itemized for payment. Any refunds will be granted after the service items are paid. All contracts are automatically renewed unless we receive a 30-day notice not to renew.

You call us at 469-421-9933 or click this link to start the enrollment process!