What Is Direct Primary Care? A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about the membership model that's changing how Americans access healthcare.
One flat monthly membership. Unhurried visits, same-day appointments, and your physician's direct line — no insurance in the exam room, no surprise bills.
No insurance between you and your doctor. Join, meet, and then just reach out whenever you need to.
Select an individual, couple, or family membership that fits your needs and budget.
Schedule a welcome visit on your terms — no rush, no waiting rooms full of strangers.
Call, text, or visit whenever you need us. Your health, on your schedule.
Your membership covers comprehensive primary care — with no copays and no surprise bills.
Feeling unwell? Get seen today — not in three weeks. We reserve time daily for urgent needs.
Call, text, or video chat with your doctor directly. No phone trees, no gatekeepers.
Blood work and labs at wholesale cost — often 90% less than what hospitals charge.
Ongoing management of diabetes, hypertension, thyroid conditions, and more — with the time you deserve.
Comprehensive yearly exams with a physician who knows your full history, not just a chart.
Anxiety, depression, and stress assessments built into your care plan — because mind and body are connected.
One flat monthly fee. No copays, no deductibles, no hidden charges.
For one adult
For two adults
For your household — children included
Billed monthly, cancel anytime · $50 one-time enrollment · Children $25/mo each on any plan · Membership is not insurance
| Compare | Summit membershipDirect primary care | Traditional clinicInsurance-billed |
|---|---|---|
| Wait for an appointment | Same day or next day | 2–4 weeks |
| Time with your doctor | 30–60 minutes | 7–10 minutes |
| What you pay | One flat monthly fee | Copays + deductibles + premiums |
| Reaching your doctor | Call, text, or video — anytime | Call center, then a portal |
| Labs & imaging | Wholesale, at cost | Insurance-inflated rates |
| Surprise bills | Never | Common |
Most members pair Summit with a high-deductible or health-share plan for hospital and specialist coverage.
With over a decade of experience in family medicine, Dr. [Name] founded Summit Primary Care to bring back the physician-patient relationship. Board-certified in family medicine, she believes that the best outcomes come from unhurried visits, genuine connection, and truly knowing each patient's story.
After years in the insurance-driven system, she chose Direct Primary Care to spend more time with fewer patients — and deliver the kind of medicine she went to medical school to practice.
Switching to Summit was the best healthcare decision I've ever made. I can actually reach my doctor when I need her, appointments start on time, and I never worry about surprise bills. It's what healthcare should feel like.
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Everything you need to know about the membership model that's changing how Americans access healthcare.
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