Everything you need to know about Direct Primary Care and how our practice works. Still have questions? Contact us.
Yes — if you are located anywhere in the state of New York, Minnesota, or Texas at the time of the visit, we can meet through telehealth for many health concerns. Depending on your concern, we may recommend that you are seen for an in-person visit. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide telemedicine services for patients located outside of New York, Texas, or Minnesota at the time of your visit.
You pay an enrollment fee and a monthly membership fee. This gives you uncapped access to your doctor, priority visit scheduling, no copays, help with care, and connection to community resources. Membership is available to New Yorkers at this time. Non-member services are available to patients in New York, Minnesota, and Texas.
No, we will be paid by you, not your insurance company. This helps us to spend more time with our patients, keep their private health information private, and focus on taking the best possible care of them. We accept all patients: insured, Medicare, uninsured, and more — we just don't bill these third parties. Patients with Medicare/Medicaid need only to sign a waiver declaring that neither you nor your doctor will ever directly bill Medicare or Medicaid for our services. Insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid will still cover any laboratory testing, imaging, medications, or hospitalizations prescribed by our office. Being free from insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare allows providers more time with patients. You receive the care you deserve and need, and decisions about your health are made between you and your doctor.
Yes, you should still have some type of medical insurance or medical cost-sharing for any labs, imaging, medications, specialist consultations, or hospitalizations that you may require. It is good to have health insurance for the big things like cancer, heart attacks, and car wrecks. Patients are encouraged to have at least a catastrophic (i.e., low premium/high deductible) medical plan.
DPC doctors are considered an out-of-network provider. You'll want to ask: if an out-of-network provider orders labs, imaging, referrals, or medications, will that service still be covered? If you want to describe what type of practice this is, you can describe it as Direct Primary Care, an affordable concierge practice, or a membership-model practice.
Your monthly fee does NOT count toward your medical insurance deductible. Some patients have Health Savings Accounts or Flexible Spending Accounts which may allow for your monthly fees or specialized service costs to be paid with pre-tax dollars. You should check with your specific plan or tax accountant to find out if this applies in your case.
Unfortunately, no. Being a member of this practice will not count toward the ACA requirements. You can consider getting a low premium, high deductible plan to pair with our practice for the most economical way for your overall care.
We maintain scrupulous standards of privacy. We are never obligated to provide any third party with a copy of your records, unless you specifically ask that we do so. This is one of the many benefits of a DPC practice.
Naturally we provide such care — yet another freedom we enjoy together as a result of our independence from the restrictions of third-party payment. Because we know you well, we can streamline your care when you're sick away from home. In the age of telemedicine, some illnesses can be diagnosed and treated with a simple conversation by phone or quick video visit. We'll work with you to locate the nearest pharmacy and order medications as appropriate for your present circumstances.
Of course. Not all problems require a trip to the office. In fact our focus is to work closely with you to help you live your best possible life. We want to partner with you and work on preventing and reversing disease before it becomes active with symptoms. We will develop a personalized health plan for you and partner with you to achieve your wellness goals. We will meet you where you are in your wellness journey and support you in a personable, non-judgmental manner as you make positive changes.
Yes. Dr. Colt is only one person. There is a balance of what a human being can do to provide optimal care and remain healthy. So, in order for our providers to have time and flexibility for each patient, enrollment will be limited.
Unless there is an emergency, we will notify you ahead of time when upcoming vacations and away-times are, so that you can plan to be seen and have all your needs addressed before your provider leaves.
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If you live in Texas or Minnesota, Dr. Colt is licensed in those states and may be able to provide telehealth services to you. Contact us and let's figure out how we can help!
Flat monthly fee. No insurance hassle. Direct access to your doctor — in person in Oneonta or by telehealth in Texas and Minnesota.
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