Direct Primary Care, or DPC, is a model of healthcare that puts patients first by getting rid of the red tape by which most other traditional practices are restricted.

 Garcia Family Medicine is Blue Springs, Missouri’s first Direct Care practice. We offer a pattern of family healthcare that is immediate, thorough, comprehensive, specific, easily affordable, and very, very personal.

One word… Availability.

Dr. Tess is there when you need her.

You get unlimited office visits at no additional charge—and they’ll be as long as you need. Typically, you will be able to book a same-day or next-day appointment, sometimes directly through our website. You will have access to Dr. Tess’s cell phone number, so you will be able to call or text her with any medical questions as needed. Simple diagnostics (e.g. strep tests) and other tests may be performed in office for a small additional charge (or no charge at all). If you have a major issue, Dr. Tess and her team will coordinate any specialist referrals or hospital care.

Below is a comprehensive list of services, but not exclusive, for members of Garcia Family Medicine:

• Treating common everyday problems like colds, flu, strep throat, rashes, burns, joint injuries, and other wounds. 

• Keeping you up-to-date on all recommended preventative screening, like colonoscopies, pap smears, and EKGs. 

• Managing chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or thyroid disorder. 

• Performing minor procedures. If you need a minor procedure like a mole removal, joint injection, stitches, or a simple cosmetic procedure.

• Providing medications and labs at wholesale prices (bold “Providing”). A comprehensive review of systems at your very first in-person appointment.

Being a member of Garcia Family Medicine is like having a medical provider in the family. Your provider will always be in your corner, working to keep you as healthy as possible. Healthcare as it should be.

The typical monthly fee is about as much as your cell phone bill. That’s a small price to pay for a level of care you literally cannot get anywhere else.

But will it really save money?

You bet! Let’s go over some common scenarios where a subscription based membership can save you money.

1. You’re taking multiple medications.

If you’re taking multiple medications and paying with insurance for all of them, your co-pays are probably stacking up. Garcia Family Medicine will dispense common medications directly from our office SOON. Convenient and purchased at wholesale prices with savings passed on to you. List of Included Medications

2. You have a minor injury. 

If you get in a minor accident, need stitches, or require urgent medical care of any sort you will probably go to an urgent care or the emergency room. In the best base scenario, the urgent care center is in your insurance network and you pay a high co-pay—up to $100 or $250.00 in some cases. As a member of Garcia Family Medicine you have your provider’s phone number to reach for urgent care and at no additional office visit cost.

3. You’re overpaying for insurance. 

If you are on an insurance plan named after a precious metal, you should not be. As a Garcia Family Medicine member the majority of your healthcare will be taken care of by your provider. All standard care, wound treatment, blood work, preventative screens, and physicals will either be included in your membership or provided at a fair price. If Garcia Family Medicine is not equipped to deal with a medical issue, that means it is serious. And if it is serious, then you will very likely hit your out-of-pocket maximum (OOP) which means insurance is covering the cost.

4. You care about your health.

Garcia Family Medicine is more than health care, it is preventative wellness. You do not have to be rich to have a personal medical provider on speed dial to answer questions, keep track of preventative screenings, advise on your diet and lifestyle and actually care about you, the person and not about seeking reimbursement for a service.

Absolutely. We’re fortunate to work with the industry leaders in health insurance who build custom plans that remove much of the waste and inefficiency
from a typical, bloated policy. We’ve been able to save families nearly $1,000/month and many businesses up to 50% while providing a higher level of care. If you’re interested in speaking with a health insurance expert, contact David Powell Associates at 316.320.2091

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