No. This practice operates outside of insurance so care can be focused on patients, not billing requirements. Insurance often dictates visit length, documentation, and treatment decisions. Removing it allows for more time, access, and thoughtful care.

No. Health insurance remains important for emergencies, hospitalizations, imaging, and specialty care. This practice is designed to cover everyday medical needs, urgent issues, and ongoing physician guidance.

A subscription model allows predictable access to your doctor without per-visit fees, copays, or surprise bills. It supports longer visits, easier communication, and continuity of care rather than volume-based medicine.

Yes. You are free to use insurance for emergency care, specialists, testing, or hospital services. This practice works alongside traditional insurance, not against it.

In many cases, yes. Some patients are able to use HSA or FSA funds for direct primary care memberships. You should check with your plan administrator for confirmation.

This practice is ideal for people who want a personal relationship with their doctor, easy access to care, and clear medical guidance. It works well for busy professionals, college students, travelers, and anyone frustrated with rushed or fragmented healthcare.

Urgent issues can often be handled quickly through virtual visits or direct communication. If you have a medical emergency, you should always seek immediate emergency care.

Certain medications are never prescribed via telehealth through this practice. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Narcotics or opioid pain medications

• Controlled substances of any kind

• Sedatives, benzodiazepines, or stimulant medications

These medications require in-person evaluation and ongoing monitoring and are not appropriate for virtual prescribing.

No. This practice does not refill or continue controlled substances that were prescribed by other providers, whether through telehealth or in-person care.

All prescriptions are written based on medical appropriateness, safety, and clinical judgment. The physician reserves the right to prescribe only medications that are appropriate for a given condition and setting.

A request for a specific medication does not guarantee that it will be prescribed.

If a condition requires in-person evaluation or a medication that cannot be safely prescribed through virtual care, you will be advised of appropriate next steps, which may include in-person care or referral.