Q: What is direct primary care (DPC)?

Direct primary care (DPC) is a practice and payment model where patients pay the doctor/clinic directly instead of going through the traditional insurance system. Payments are set and paid either monthly, quarterly, or annually. The DPC model typically has less patients than a traditional clinic. Because of this, patients get increased access to their provider--longer visits, after-hours communication, and quick access to appointments (same day/next day).

Q: If I have insurance, can I still see you? Do I cancel my insurance?

Yes you can come to The Little DPC if you have insurance! In fact, most people have insurance. We do not recommend cancelling your insurance in order to see us. We only provide care at our clinic and if you are needing hospital/emergent/surgery needs, those things are not covered by our membership. We are NOT an insurance plan.

Q: What about labs, medications and imaging?

If you have insurance, you can use your insurance for all of these things. However, we have access to wholesale prices for labs, meds, and imaging and often these prices are cheaper than our patients' insurance copays. You only have to use your insurance for these things if it save you money. Your monthly fee does NOT include costs of labs, medications, or imaging.

Q: Do you offer weight loss assistance?

Yes! Every patient is different on what they need to approach weight loss and we will discuss that with you in person. We do offer a program for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide for patients that are a good fit.

Q: Can you send referrals?

Yes! However, for all of our patients, we are able to spend way more time with them than traditional clinics. Because of this, we can often keep most things "in house" and avoid unnecessary/costly specialist appointments. However, if a specialist is needed, we will absolutely send a referral. We are comfortable treating most things, but if you have a specific condition/concern you are wondering about, please ask! If you have Soonercare (medicaid), we will not be able to send referrals, that will need to come from your Soonercare PCP.

Q: Is this concierge medicine?

No. Concierge medicine typically has higher monthly/annual costs than DPC clinics. They also often bill insurance in addition to the fees (think pro-athlete or celebrity doctors). DPCs have a much lower average cost and do not bill insurance, so they are more accessible to your "average joe."

Q: If I have medicare, can I see you?

Yes we can see patients who have Medicare. However, we will not be billing medicare. Memberships will be out of pocket for patients.

Q: Is there a minimum membership commitment? How does cancelling work?

There is a 3 month minimum commitment. After that a patient can cancel their membership at anytime.

Question 1

How can I become a patient?

Accepted Answer

Go to our membership page and click the button "enroll now"
Give us 1-2 business days to process your enrollment. 
When we process your enrollment, the one-time enrollment fee of $100 (per household) will be charged. If this charge fails, your enrollment will not be processed and may delay when you can get in to see us
After your enrollment fee is charged and enrollment processed, you will receive a text message from us with our next available appointment date. You will also receive some new patient emails. 
There is a 3 month commitment and you will be charged for all 3 months PRIOR to your first visit. This charge will go through on the 1st of the month that your establishing care appointment is scheduled

Question 2

How much does the membership cost?

Accepted Answer

There is a one time enrollment fee (per household) of $150 in addition to the following monthly fees: For children <18 years old, the cost is $75/month, for adults 18-65:  $120/month,  65-99: $150/month and over 100 years old is free. The enrollment fee gets charged immediately after we process your new enrollment. There is a 3 month commitment and you will be charged for all 3 months PRIOR to your first visit. This charge will go through the 1st of the month that your establishing care appointment is scheduled.  The enrollment fee and first three month's membership are non-refundable. After your first 3 months, you can pay monthly, quarterly, every 6 months, or annually.

Question 3

What is direct primary care (DPC)?

Accepted Answer

Direct primary care (DPC) is a practice and payment model where patients pay the doctor/clinic directly instead of going through the traditional insurance system. Payments are set and paid either monthly, quarterly, or annually. The DPC model typically has less patients than a traditional clinic. Because of this, patients get increased access to their provider--longer visits, after-hours communication, and quick access to appointments (same day/next day).

Question 4

Do you take any insurance?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 5

If I have insurance, can I still see you? Do I cancel my insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can come to The Little DPC if you have insurance! In fact, most people have insurance. We do not recommend cancelling your insurance in order to see us. We only provide care at our clinic and if you are needing hospital/emergent/surgery needs, those things are not covered by our membership. We are NOT an insurance plan.

Question 6

What about labs, medications and imaging?

Accepted Answer

If you have insurance, you can use your insurance for all of these things. However, we have access to wholesale prices for labs, meds, and imaging and often these prices are cheaper than our patients' insurance copays. You only have to use your insurance for these things if it save you money. Your monthly fee does NOT include costs of labs, medications, or imaging.

Question 7

Do you offer weight loss assistance?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Every patient is different on what they need to approach weight loss and we will discuss that with you in person. We do offer a program for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide for patients that are a good fit.

Question 8

Can you send referrals?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  However, for all of our patients, we are able to spend way more time with them than traditional clinics. Because of this, we can often keep most things "in house" and avoid unnecessary/costly specialist appointments. However, if a specialist is needed, we will absolutely send a referral. We are comfortable treating most things, but if you have a specific condition/concern you are wondering about, please ask!

If you have Soonercare (medicaid), we will not be able to send referrals, that will need to come from your Soonercare PCP.

Question 9

Is this concierge medicine?

Accepted Answer

No. Concierge medicine typically has higher monthly/annual costs than DPC clinics. They also often bill insurance in addition to the fees (think pro-athlete or celebrity doctors). DPCs have a much lower average cost and do not bill insurance, so they are more accessible to your "average joe."

Question 10

If I have medicare, can I see you?

Accepted Answer

Yes we can see patients who have Medicare.  However, we will not be billing medicare. Memberships will be out of pocket for patients.

Question 11

Is there a minimum membership commitment? How does cancelling work?

Accepted Answer

There is a 3 month minimum commitment. After that a patient can cancel their membership at anytime.

Question 12

Can I enroll when I need you and unenroll when I don't?

Accepted Answer

We do not encourage this. We limit how many patients we see, so we can give them the time and quality of care they deserve. If a patient cancels their membership, we cannot guarantee they will be accepted back as a patient. Also, if a patient cancels and then re-enrolls, they will be charged an additional enrollment fee of $100.

Question 13

Do you charge more for pre-existing conditions/complex medical history?

Accepted Answer

Nope and often these patients can benefit the most from direct primary care because you can get ahold of us when you need us and have frequent/long appointments when you need them.

Question 14

Do you offer any procedures? Is this extra?

Accepted Answer

We do offer procedures! Examples are pap smears, skin biopsies, joint injections, ingrown toenail removals, wart freezing, abscess drainage. These are included in the monthly fee. If it is not covered, you will know ahead of time because we believe in full price transparency. If a procedure requires pathology from a lab to be done (like a pap smear), the extra cost will come from the lab charge.

Question 15

I'm healthy and don't see the doctor a lot...is DPC for me?

Accepted Answer

We believe direct primary care can be for everyone. Whether it is a sinus infection, mental health problem, stomach bug, a laceration that needs to be sewn up, you don't need a doctor until you need them. The peace of mind knowing we are here for you when you need us is priceless. In the meantime, we will work on your preventative health and keeping you healthy now and in the future. Direct primary care can help you avoid unnecessary urgent care and ER visits. If you have nausea on vacation, we are a text away and we can send you in medications.

Question 16

Can I use HSA/FSA for my monthly fee?

Accepted Answer

While we have never had issues running FSA/HSAs for the monthly fee, it is important to consult with your accountant or employer about this.

Question 17

What kind of medical care do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer "full spectrum" primary care. This includes newborn visits, pediatric well child checks, chronic disease management, women's health, mental health, LGBTQIA+ care, preventative medicine, etc. This is not an exhaustive list, but we can manage the following things:

Routine check ups/wellness visits
Endocrine disorders (diabetes, thyroid, adrenal disease)
Heart Disease (blood pressure, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, cholesterol)
Mental Health (depression, anxiety, bipolar, insomnia, OCD, ADHD)
Sexual Health (STI/STD screening and treatment, erectile dysfunction, low libido)
LGBTQIA+ (adult gender affirming care, PrEP, PEP)
Pediatrics (well child checks, sick visits, minor injuries)
Geriatrics (elderly care)
Chronic lung disease (asthma, COPD, emphysema)
Acute care (colds, flu, strep, COVID, UTIs, STIs, constipation, etc)
Dermatology (skin cancer checks, wound care, toenail trims/removals, warts, corns, calluses)
Women’s Health (Pap smears, contraception (including IUDs and Nexplanon insertion/removal), menopause)
Musculoskeletal (arthritis, EDS, sprains, spasms, injuries)

Question 18

How do you feel about LGBTQIA+ care?

Accepted Answer

We believe all patients, no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity, deserve a place to feel safe and accepted and to receive excellent medical care. We are very passionate about our LGBTQIA+ community. Unfortunately in Oklahoma, getting good medical care for these patients can be hard to find. We offer adult gender-affirming care, STI screening and treatment, PrEP, and PEP.

Question 19

Do you offer prenatal care and do you deliver babies?

Accepted Answer

We will manage your first trimester if uncomplicated, but then we will be co-managing with your OB. We do not do deliveries. However we can see your newborn!

Question 20

Do you offer house calls?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This is offered for an additional $100 and is available only to Oklahoma City metro residents. For newborns, the first two newborn visits are free house calls.

Question 21

Do you have vaccines?

Accepted Answer

At this time, no. This may change soon, but for now we will work with our patients/pediatrics to get their vaccines elsewhere.

Question 22

Can I get ahold of Jay and Danielle after my appointment?

Accepted Answer

YES! This is one of the huge benefits of The Little DPC. We are a text, email, or call away. You won't be calling a nurse-line or call center, your communication will be directly with us.

Question 23

What if the doctor goes on vacation?

Accepted Answer

First, you will know months in advance (which isn't typical at traditional clinics). This will give you plenty of time to get refills, get seen, etc. However, unless we specifically tell you, we are also available when we are out of town via text, call, email.

Question 24

Do you offer televisits?

Accepted Answer

Yes! For new establishing care visits, these need to be in person. After that, we can have visits over video or phone!

Question 25

Do you accept patients that don't live in Oklahoma?

Accepted Answer

At this time, no.

Question 26

Do you offer mental health care or do I need to be referred to psychiatry?

Accepted Answer

We offer medication management for many mental health conditions. Whether it is depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar, or ADHD, we can care for you. Sometimes if you have a complex history, we may need to refer to psychiatry. Please note--we do NOT offer therapy/counseling services or psychological testing. We also do not prescribe chronic benzodiazepines.

Question 27

How do payments work?

Accepted Answer

You put a card on file with us and after your enrollment fee is charged, your first 3 month's will be charged on the 1st of the month of your first establishing care appointment. After your first three months, you can pay monthly, quarterly, every 6 months, or annually. We do no accept cash.

Question 28

Do you treat chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

This is on a case-by-case basis. Please call our office to see if we are a right fit for you.

Question 29

When are you open? Do you accept walk-ins?

Accepted Answer

We are open M-Th 9-5. We do not accept walk-ins, we are by appointment only. There is often a wait of 1-3 months to get in for new patients. However, once patients are established, we can get them in same day/next day.

Question 30

Can I see you for a single appointment or initial consult and not have a membership?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 31

Is Jay or Danielle going to be my primary care provider?

Accepted Answer

At The Little DPC, we believe that "two brains are better than one." We both strive to know everything about the patients, so we have a unique dual-approach at our clinic. Usually for your first appointment, you will be talking to both Jay and Danielle. If you have a preference on one of us, please let us know and we will try to accommodate this.

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