Direct Primary Care That Feels More Personal, Accessible, and Proactive
United Medical combines relationship-based primary care with a functional medicine lens, giving children, teens, and adults a more personal way to access care. Through Direct Primary Care membership and insurance-based visits, patients can choose the model that best fits their needs, goals, and stage of life.
This model is especially appealing to patients who want more time at visits, easier access to their clinician, stronger continuity, and a more prevention-focused approach to long-term health.
Who We Serve
Kids, teens, and adults under one roof
Families can establish care with one practice that supports preventive visits, acute needs, chronic care, and broader wellness planning.
What Changes
More time, better access, stronger relationship
Direct Primary Care is designed around longer visits, easier communication, and a direct relationship with your clinician.
Good Fit For
Patients wanting a true medical home
DPC works well for patients who want continuity, prevention, and a more proactive primary care experience.
Next Step
Start with a consultation
We can help determine whether DPC membership, insurance-based care, or a blended approach makes the most sense.
A primary care home with more access and a broader lens
Direct Primary Care is a membership-based model where patients pay a predictable monthly fee for enhanced access to their primary care clinician. This fee is not billed to insurance. Instead, it supports a direct relationship with the practice for the covered services described in the membership agreement.
At United Medical, Direct Primary Care can also pair with a functional medicine perspective when appropriate, meaning we may look more broadly at sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, hormones, metabolism, and lifestyle patterns when evaluating symptoms and building a care plan.
Patients often explore Direct Primary Care when they want:
More time at visits
A better fit for patients who want thoughtful conversation, prevention planning, and more than quick symptom-based care.
Better day-to-day access
Helpful for patients who value easier communication and same or next-business-day urgent visits when available.
Care for the whole family
A strong option for parents who want one medical home for children, teens, and adults under one roof.
A more proactive care model
Ideal for patients who want prevention, chronic care support, and a broader lifestyle and functional medicine perspective.
Patients often choose Direct Primary Care for benefits such as:
- Longer visits than a typical rushed primary care model
- Same or next-business-day urgent visits when available
- Secure messaging for simple follow-up questions
- Care coordination for referrals, labs, and imaging
- More time for prevention and lifestyle support
- Continuity of care across multiple visits and goals
- A direct relationship with your clinician
- A care model that can include both traditional and functional approaches
Direct Primary Care is not insurance and does not replace major medical coverage for emergencies, hospital care, or outside specialists.
A simple path to a more personal primary care experience
Getting started is straightforward. We help you choose the right access model, establish your care plan, and build an ongoing relationship with the practice.
1. Schedule a consultation
We review your goals, current care needs, and whether DPC membership or insurance-based care is the better fit.
2. Choose your model
Select DPC membership, traditional insurance-based primary care, or a broader functional plan depending on your needs.
3. Build your ongoing plan
Establish your care relationship, coordinate follow-up, and create a plan for prevention, wellness, and long-term support.
Primary care services available at United Medical
Core Primary Care
- Annual wellness exams and preventive visits
- Well-child checks and sports physicals
- Same or next-day sick visits when available
- Chronic condition support for hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and more
- Medication management and refills
- Care coordination with specialists when needed
Functional & Lifestyle Support
- Sleep, stress, and lifestyle counseling
- Support for weight, metabolism, and hormone changes
- Mental health screening and discussion
- Telemedicine visits when appropriate
- Functional medicine add-on support for deeper root-cause work
Family Care Across Ages
Because United Medical cares for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients, many families appreciate having one practice that understands the broader family picture and can provide more continuity across life stages.
Direct Primary Care, insurance, and functional medicine can work together
Insurance-Based Primary Care
For traditional insurance-billed visits, United Medical is in-network with major plans including CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare. Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance are determined by your specific plan.
Some functional medicine services or advanced testing may be considered non-covered or out-of-network by your insurance carrier.
Direct Primary Care Membership
Direct Primary Care membership is a direct agreement between you and United Medical. It covers the primary care services included in the membership agreement, while outside services such as specialists, emergency care, hospitals, some labs, and imaging are billed separately and may be submitted through insurance.
Many patients keep a traditional or high-deductible insurance plan for major medical needs while using Direct Primary Care as their day-to-day primary care home.
Membership, functional add-ons, and program options
Use the tabs below to review Direct Primary Care membership tiers, functional medicine add-ons, defined programs, and specialty hormone or weight management pathways.
Medication, laboratory testing, imaging, and services performed outside United Medical may involve additional out-of-pocket costs. Direct Primary Care membership is not insurance.
Many patients combine DPC with other United Medical programs
Direct Primary Care often works best when it serves as the foundation for broader care. Many patients pair their primary care relationship with functional medicine, medical weight loss, hormone-related support, telemedicine follow-up, or aesthetics and wellness services depending on their needs and goals.
Common questions about DPC, insurance, and functional care
Do I still need health insurance if I join Direct Primary Care?
Yes. Direct Primary Care is not insurance and does not replace major medical coverage for emergencies, hospitalizations, surgeries, specialists, or outside services.
Can I still use my insurance for labs, imaging, and medications?
Often, yes. Coverage and cost depend on your specific insurance plan and the outside facility or pharmacy involved.
Are functional medicine visits covered by insurance?
Some elements may be covered depending on the visit and your plan, but other services such as extended counseling or advanced testing may be considered non-covered.
Do you see children as their primary care provider?
Yes. United Medical provides primary care for children, teens, and adults, allowing families to work with one practice across age groups.
What if I only want insurance-based primary care visits?
That may still be an option. We can discuss whether traditional insurance-based care, Direct Primary Care membership, or a blended approach makes the most sense for your needs.
Can I move between DPC and non-membership care?
Possibly, depending on clinic policies and membership terms. We review this with patients before enrollment so expectations are clear.
Important Information & Disclaimers
Direct Primary Care membership is a direct agreement between you and United Medical and is not health insurance. It does not replace comprehensive coverage for emergency care, hospital care, specialty services, or services provided outside the practice.
Insurance coverage varies by plan. Functional medicine visits, advanced testing, and program-based services may be considered non-covered or out-of-network by your insurer. Coverage is not guaranteed.
Any pricing shown on this page may change. A written membership agreement and current fee schedule will govern actual costs and benefits.
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. All treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a licensed healthcare provider.
United Medical does not provide emergency medical services. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Ready for a primary care home that actually knows you?
Whether you want Direct Primary Care membership, insurance-based visits, or a broader functional medicine approach, United Medical can help you choose a care model that fits your life.