What Is Direct Primary Care
Healthcare Without the Middleman
Direct Primary Care is a membership-based approach to primary care that cuts out the insurance middleman. Flat monthly fee. Unlimited visits. A provider who has time for you.
DPC in 30 Seconds
You pay a flat monthly fee directly to your provider. In return, you get unlimited visits, same-day scheduling, direct messaging, lab work at wholesale prices, and a provider who manages a fraction of the patients that traditional doctors carry.
No copays when you visit. No deductible to meet first. No surprise bills. No fighting with insurance about what's covered.
It's how primary care worked before insurance companies got involved. And it works better.
How Direct Primary Care Compares to Traditional Healthcare
The Numbers Tell the Story
Who Benefits Most From Direct Primary Care
You Don't Have to Hate Your Doctor to Want a Better Option
Self-employed and small business owners who buy their own insurance and are tired of paying high premiums for care that barely covers a doctor visit.
People on high-deductible plans who never hit their deductible and pay out of pocket for everything anyway. DPC is often less than what they were spending on copays.
Families who want one provider who knows every family member and coordinates care without the runaround.
Anyone who has felt rushed, ignored, or frustrated by the traditional system and wants a provider who actually has time.
People who value prevention over waiting until something is wrong. DPC providers have the bandwidth to catch things early.
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Common Misconceptions About Direct Primary Care
What DPC Is Not
Is Direct Primary Care the same as concierge medicine?
No. Concierge medicine costs $2,000-10,000 per year and typically still bills insurance. DPC is $100-200/month and doesn't involve insurance at all.
Does DPC replace health insurance?
No. You should still carry a catastrophic or high-deductible plan for emergencies, hospital stays, and specialist care. DPC covers your primary care. Insurance covers the big stuff.
Is Direct Primary Care only for wealthy people?
Not at all. The average DPC membership costs less than most people spend annually on copays, deductibles, and surprise bills combined.
How much does Direct Primary Care cost?
DPC membership fees typically range from $100 to $200 per month. At VitaLife, memberships start at $20 per month for the Essential plan (plus a $399 annual enrollment) and $150 per month for the Signature plan, which includes unlimited visits, direct provider access, and same-day scheduling.
Is there a Direct Primary Care doctor near me in Arizona?
VitaLife Longevity Medicine offers Direct Primary Care in Show Low, Arizona, serving the White Mountains region including Pinetop-Lakeside, Snowflake, Springerville, and Heber-Overgaard. We also see patients statewide through telemedicine.
VitaLife Longevity Medicine Is a DPC Practice
We run on the Direct Primary Care model. Your membership covers primary care, hormone management, weight loss programs, peptide therapy, and functional wellness. No copays. No insurance billing. Direct relationship with your provider.
VitaLife Longevity Medicine is a Direct Primary Care practice in Show Low, Arizona, founded by Courtney Contreras, PA-C. Our membership model keeps our patient panel small so every member gets same-day access, 30-60 minute visits, and a provider who knows their full health picture. We serve members in the White Mountains in person and across Arizona through telemedicine.
We're in Show Low, Arizona, and we serve the entire state through telemedicine.