No, DPC is not insurance, and would not be able to cover any costs outside of our office such as outside imaging, specialists, or hospital charges. We recommend that our members keep their insurance plan, or that uninsured members seek out at least a catastrophic insurance plan for insurance coverage. DPC alone does not fulfill the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.

New patient appointments are 1.5 hours for the exam and intake. We want to understand your health, your goals, your concerns, your history…our favorite part about DPC is having the time to give you time! Sequential appointment times will vary, but are usually 30 minutes to an hour.

There is no limit on the number of appointments for our members. We recommend at least annual wellness checks to help promote health and wellness, and as needed appointments if other concerns arise throughout the year.

Yes. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Tara provides care for patients of all ages—from infants and children to adults and seniors. This allows individuals and families to receive continuous, comprehensive care through every stage of life, all within a personalized direct primary care model.

Please call or message if you have concerns after hours, but we do ask you to be mindful when communicating outside of normal business hours. After hours messages are screened for urgent needs and addressed as indicated. If your concern is urgent or emergent, we suggest you consider visiting urgent care or the emergency room, or calling 911.

You can reach us anytime via direct messaging or on your portal. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

No. By not accepting insurance, we are able to see fewer patients, and in turn, ensure our members receive unparalleled access to care.

If you have commercial insurance or Oregon Health Plan, most labs, imaging, and some prescriptions will still be covered by your plan.

There are some small costs associated with select in-office lab tests, procedures, and medications, but most of these are included in your membership. You will always be made aware of any extra costs associated with procedures and tests during your visit (i.e. labs, select medications), and given the option to decline if you choose. We have worked hard to get the most affordable pricing, and are pleased to extend lower-cost deals on procedures, medications, and select diagnostics to our members!

IteYour membership includes unlimited office visits, direct communication with your provider, and extended appointment times when needed. Members also receive discounted laboratory testing and imaging when available, discounted prescription medications when available, and 20% off physician-grade supplements. This model allows for more personalized, accessible care without the restrictions of traditional insurance-based practices.m description

That’s perfectly fine. Many patients choose to keep their insurance for services outside of their membership. Depending on your insurance carrier and plan, certain laboratory tests, prescription medications, and imaging studies may still be covered. We’re happy to help guide you on when insurance can be used and when self-pay options may be more cost-effective.