Insurance based Primary Care
$1,019
average out of pocket per visit (2018)
One time visit only. No house calls.
Appointment often unavailable same day.
Often different doctor if you need sooner appointment
Full price labs, imaging and pathology
Average 3 days to respond to your message
Often cannot speak with doctor directly
Average 7-10 mins spent with doctor
Doctor does not know upfront costs for labs and imaging
Extra full price cost for performing procedures
Doctors fee per visit around $150
Have to sit in waiting rooms and exam rooms for long duration near other contagious patients.
Complicated 'Explanation of Benefits' and bill arrives by mail
No text support from doctor