1. Why is there a membership fee for this service?

In order to provide the kind of personalized care offered in this program, we must limit the number of patients in each doctor’s practice. We do not bill insurance for office visits.

2. How is the membership fee set?

The fee reflects the national averages for doctors providing this kind of enhanced service.

3. I’m used to my insurance covering all my medical expenses. Why do I have to pay an extra fee?

The fee allows us to provide the best healthcare experience you want to receive and the kind we want to give.

4. Do I still have to have insurance?

Carrying insurance to cover additional medical services is a must; such as bloodwork, immunizations, diagnostic testing, specialist visits, and hospitalization.

5. Does my insurance cover any part of the membership fee?

Insurance does not cover any part of the membership fee. The fee is paid out of pocket by patients who want to be part of a smaller, more personalized medical service.

6. I have Medicare can I still join?

Of course but just like private insurance, no part of the fee can be submitted to Medicare for reimbursement.

7. Do I have to pay a co-pay for the medical services received under the Premier Private Physician service?

There are no co-pays for office visits. However, all bloodwork and immunizations are billed to private insurance and any necessary deductibles or co-pays would apply.

8. Are there additional fees associated with the program?

The fee covers all of my primary care services provided at Premier Private Physicians with no additional co-pays or deductibles.

9. What happens if I need to go to the ER or become hospitalized?

For most of our patients who we admit to the hospital, we manage their care ourselves.

10. Why don’t more physicians do this?

We believe more physicians will begin offering this kind of service as patient and physician dissatisfaction grows. We are grateful to you, our patients and friends, for supporting us, and to our families and colleagues who have mentored us and encouraged this concept. Many things are changing in medicine but quality must always be the primary focus.