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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?

DPC is a healthcare model that is built to reduce some of the barriers that exist in the current healthcare system. In this model, patient's pay their physician directly a monthly membership fee for primary care services. 

2. How does DPC differ from traditional primary care?

Traditional care involves billing the insurance company for services. DPC eliminates this by charging a month fee for direct access to a physician, and therefore, helps improve access and often reduces overall healthcare costs. 

3. Is DPC the same as concierge medicine?

No. Where both DPC and concierge medicine prioritize better access to your physician, they differ in a few principles. Concierge medicine typically charges a high fee for access and may also bill the insurance company. Where DPC focuses on an affordable monthly fee with no additional charges to the insurance company. 

4. Is insurance required for DPC?

No. DPC does not bill insurance. We accept patients with all types of insurance or without insurance. It is recommended to have at least a high deductible plan for emergencies, hospital and specialty care.

5. Does DPC replace specialist or hospital care?

No. DPC covers primary care services. See our services tab for more information. Patients still need insurance or other payment methods for specialty care, hospitalization, and surgeries.

6. Where is DPC available?

DPC is a growing model of health care in the USA. You can check out dpcfrontier.com to locate other DPC practices.

7. What do I do if I just want Osteopathic Manipulation?

We are happy to see you! Our DPC members do get a discounted rate. However, if you have a primary care provider and are just looking for OMM, we are more than happy to see you for a consultation.

8. Have additional questions?

Please reach out to our office. We are happy to chat! 

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Primary Care, The Right Way.

740-263-7170

30 S Main St

Thornville, OH, 43076

(located in same building as Thornville Dental)

 

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Dr. Brooke Smith is a licensed osteopathic family physician, but she is not necessarily your physician. Use of this site or any thing or person referred to on this site does not constitute establishing a physician-patient relationship. The information on this site is for educational purposes and does not in any way constitute medical advice or the practice of medicine.

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