Direct Primary Care in Temecula, CA
How Membership Medicine Works
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a membership model for everyday healthcare. At Thrive Family Health, you pay a flat monthly membership fee—ranging from $85 to $185 based on age—for convenient access to your physician, same-day and next-day visits, and unhurried appointments, with no copays or per-visit billing. Your membership covers your routine primary care, while health insurance remains in place for specialist care, hospitalizations, and other major medical expenses.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a membership model for everyday healthcare. At Thrive Family Health, you pay a flat monthly membership fee—ranging from $85 to $185 based on age—for convenient access to your physician, same-day and next-day visits, and unhurried appointments, with no copays or per-visit billing. Your membership covers your routine primary care, while health insurance remains in place for specialist care, hospitalizations, and other major medical expenses.
Is Direct Primary Care the same as concierge medicine?
Not quite. Both replace the rushed insurance model with direct access to physicians, but they're structured differently.
Concierge practices typically charge a high annual retainer (often thousands of dollars) on top of billing your insurance, and patient panels can still be large.
Direct Primary Care is simpler and more transparent: one flat monthly membership, no insurance billing for primary care, and a deliberately small patient panel capped at 300 patients at Thrive Family Health—so every visit is with the same physician who knows you and your history.
How We Compare
Here's how Direct Primary Care at Thrive compares to a traditional, insurance-based practice:
Traditional Primary Care
2,000+ patients per physician
Weeks to get an appointment
15-minute visits, one concern at a time
Phone trees and days waiting for callbacks
Copays, deductibles, and surprise bills
A different face every visit
Panel capped at 300 patients
Same-day and next-day visits
Unhurried appointments, full agenda
Direct, timely access to Dr. Boyatt
One flat monthly fee, no surprises
One physician who knows your history
Do I Still Need Insurance?
DPC is not insurance and does not replace it for major medical needs such as hospitalizations, surgeries, or specialist care. Most members pair their membership with a high-deductible insurance plan, which carries a lower monthly premium. Together, the combination often costs less than traditional insurance while providing a better primary care experience.
Menopause care is core to what we do
Menopause and perimenopause care are an integral part of primary care at Thrive Family Health. Because these transitions require time, thoughtful follow-up, and personalized adjustments, they're especially well suited to the Direct Primary Care model. Learn more on our dedicated Menopause Care page.
