Direct-Pay Primary Care
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Affordable, accessible, personalized care — without the insurance hassle
At Recharge Medical, we’ve created a new way to experience primary care—without the interference of insurance companies. Our Direct-Pay Primary Care membership plan offers affordable, transparent, and personalized health care, designed for people without insurance or with insurance that doesn’t meet their needs.
When you join Recharge Medical, you’ll receive one-on-one care with an experienced, compassionate physician—not a nurse, physician assistant, or other provider. Your doctor will take the time to understand your needs, develop a treatment plan, and help you achieve your health goals—all without an insurance middleman deciding your care.
Why choose Recharge Medical?
✅ See your doctor every time
No more being passed off to a nurse or physician assistant. With our membership plan, you see your real doctor for every visit. They have the time to listen, understand, and help you in ways that traditional health care systems simply can’t.
✅ No insurance? No problem.
We don’t accept insurance—and that’s what makes our model work for you. Our pricing is often lower than typical insurance co-pays, making it a more affordable option than traditional health care.
✅ Everything you need in one place
No need to schedule separate appointments or drive to different locations. We offer on-site blood draws, lab tests, and other services—so you can get everything done in one visit, saving time and money.
✅ Transparent, low-cost pricing
Our membership plans are affordable and include everything you need for routine care. You’ll always know what you’re paying for—no surprise bills, no complicated insurance paperwork.
✅ Easy access to care
Get up to 12 in-person visits and 12 video chat visits per year—with the flexibility to address specific health concerns each month. And with longer appointments so you don’t feel rushed.
✅ Smaller is better
At Recharge Medical, you always speak with familiar staff who know you personally, avoiding impersonal apps, websites, or phone trees. Fewer intermediaries ensure consistently better, more personalized care with every call or visit.
Direct-Pay Primary Care Membership Plan
| Service | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 in-person annual wellness exam Preventive care with no diagnosis or treatment (e.g., physical exam, lifestyle goals, personal goals) |
✅ Included |
| Up to 11 other in-person visits per year Up to 1 visit per month for a single issue per visit |
✅ Included |
| Additional in-person visits | 💵 $150 each |
| Up to 1 video chat visit per month Up to 12 video chat visits per year |
✅ Included |
| Additional video chat visits | 💵 $100 each |
| 99% on-time appointments | ✅ Included |
| Same-day or next-business-day appointments for urgent issues | ✅ Included |
| Up to 1 blood draw per month | ✅ Included |
| Lab processing | 💵 billed separately |
| Prescription first-time orders | ✅ Included during in-person or video chat visit |
| Prescription refill authorizations | ✅ Included when ordered through your pharmacy |
| Orders for lab tests and imaging | ✅ Included during in-person or video chat visit |
| Coordinating with urgent care, emergency care, and hospital providers | ✅ Included |
| Referrals to specialists | ✅ Included during in-person or video chat visit |
Simple, affordable pricing
Choose the membership plan that fits your needs:
|
Biannual plan |
Annual plan |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Cost |
$200/month |
$175/month |
|
Term |
6 months |
12 months |
|
Due at first visit |
$1,200 |
$2,100 |
Direct-pay vs. insurance
- Recharge Medical is a direct-pay clinic. We do not accept or bill any insurance, including Medicare or Medi-Cal.
- This plan is not insurance and does not replace insurance for prescription medications, lab tests, imaging, emergency care, specialist visits, or hospital care.
- Patients are responsible for maintaining insurance or paying out of pocket for non-covered services.
Become a member
Ready to get started? Experience a better way to see your doctor—more affordable, more accessible, and more personal. Call us at 415-409-3456 to join.
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