Frequently Asked
Questions
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DPC is a membership-based model where you pay a simple monthly fee for unlimited primary care visits, direct access to your provider, and most routine services — without dealing with insurance billing, copays, or hidden fees.
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No, by cutting out insurance middlemen, I can focus entirely on my patients — not on billing codes, prior authorizations, or rushed visits. This allows me to spend the time needed to actually listen and care for you.
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Traditional clinics bill your insurance for every visit, which often limits visit time and adds layers of complexity. In DPC, you pay your provider directly, allowing for longer visits, easier access, and more personalized care.
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Most primary care needs! Routine visits, wellness exams, chronic disease management, sick visits, minor procedures, and communication by phone, text, or portal are all included. As well as once yearly screenings labs: lipid panel, cbc, cmp, and an A1C. Additional labs are deeply discounted compared to traditional settings.
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Yes. DPC covers your everyday primary care needs, but you’ll still want insurance (or a health-sharing plan) for hospitalizations, surgeries, or emergencies. Many patients pair DPC with a high-deductible or catastrophic plan.
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Yes! I offer telehealth visits when appropriate for convenience and accessibility.
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You can call, text, or message through the patient portal. You’ll get direct communication with me — no waiting on hold or talking to front office staff.
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I’ll help coordinate your care and communicate with specialists, but hospital and specialty care are billed separately.
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Often yes, but it depends on your plan. Many members successfully use HSA/FSA funds — starting in 2026 membership fees can be applied to your deductible.
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Yes. Memberships are month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime with 30 days notice. I want you to stay because you love the care, not because you’re locked into a contract.
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Insurance pays for “sick care.” DPC is “real care.” You get direct access, longer visits, more prevention, and a provider who actually knows you — for less than most people spend on a monthly phone bill.
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My office is currently located at 505 SW Mill View Way Ste 100 Bend, OR 97702. I gladly service patients throughout Central Oregon.
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