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  • Are you in-network with my third-party payor?

    No. We are a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. To be a patient you must be enrolled in a DPC membership plan. DPC membership fees are cash-only, and not billable to any third-party payer.

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  • Online Enrollment Tips

    Enrolling in a Direct Primary Care (DPC) membership is as simple as completing the online enrollment form. As simple as it is, there are, however, a couple of things that must be properly selected for your enrollment to be completed correctly. Please carefully follow the instructions outlined below to ensure there are no issues in…

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  • Full DPC Conversion Underway

    Our pilot Direct Primary Care (DPC) membership program launched in January 2021 has been a great success. As a result, we are converting to a full DPC practice with the goal of operating as such by January 1, 2024. Once fully converted we will no longer provide services using the fee-for-service (FFS) payment model accepting…

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  • Can I use my HRA funds to pay membership fees?

    No. Under current law, membership and/or “concierge” fees are not reimbursable with the funds in an HRA plan. Please contact your local, state, and federal representative(s) to push for the necessary legal changes to allow these fees to be reimbursed under HRA plans.

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  • Can I use my HSA card to pay membership fees?

    Yes. We have families using an HSA credit card for the payment of their membership fees. We advise you to consult with your plan’s sponsor to verify that membership or “concierge” fees are payable under your plan’s rules, and know that you are solely responsible for your decision to use an HSA credit card for…

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  • Can I use my insurance to pay membership fees?

    No. The recurring membership fee is cash-only and is not billable to any third-party payor.

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  • Can I use my insurance for services not included in my membership?

    Yes. You may use your “insurance” for services rendered by providers outside of our office, e.g. lab testing and diagnostic imaging. We can keep your policy information on file for inclusion in the prescriptions, orders, and referrals we write for services not provided by us. If you do choose to use your insurance for an…

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  • Getting Enrolled in Membership

    Being an established, active patient of Vibrant Kids Pediatrics requires enrollment in a Direct Primary Care (DPC) membership plan. A membership plan is an annual contract that gives you access to all the services covered by the plan. Our DPC membership contract is provided for your approval during the enrollment process. You—as the parent or…

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  • What does the patient-type terminology mean?

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  • HBOT Policy

    What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the medical use of oxygen in a pressurized environment, at a level higher than atmospheric pressure. Increased pressure allows oxygen to dissolve and saturate more effectively into the blood plasma, enabling it to reach deeper areas of the body where red blood cells (due to…

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