FAQ
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A membership plan offers personalized, accessible, and comprehensive care that goes beyond the limits of traditional insurance-based models. With a membership, you get more time with your doctor, and a focus on preventative care and long-term health goals.
- Medical visits with Dr. Rue Laka.
- 3 free 30 min trainer sessions upon start of membership.
-Follow up visits to understand your health history, and current health concerns, lifestyle, and diet.
- Give you a virtual exam or a physical exam in person, if appropriate.
- Go over your personalized health plan with you, review labs, discuss your progress, and work with you to adjust your plan to optimize your wellbeing
-Get discounts at Fullscripts- an online supplement store for medical grade supplements.
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Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a modern, membership-based model that puts you — not insurance companies — at the center of your care. For a simple monthly fee, you get direct access to your doctor, same-day or next-day appointments, longer visits, and a focus on prevention, longevity, and whole-person health.
No co-pays. No surprise bills. No red tape. Just a trusted relationship with your physician
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Lab tests are covered partially or fully with insurance, but some may require a copay or may not be covered at all. Specialty tests (like stool, urine, and saliva) are not included in your membership
Health care services outside of what is specified above such as vaccinations, urgent care, MRIs, etc.
Non-medical services, such as acupuncture, fitness classes, medications (both prescription and over-the-counter), and supplements.
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Yes we can be your PCP. We currently do not provide urgent care visits. Same-day visits are available on a case-by-case basis, and we assess each situation individually to determine availability.
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Yes you can use HSA and FSA to pay for memberships, packages, a la carte or whatever services you get.
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At the moment, I am not taking insurance. But I can create a super bill to your insurance for reimbursement.
By choosing a membership model, we eliminate the rushed visits, surprise bills, and insurance-driven decisions. This gives you direct access to your doctor, longer visits, and a personalized plan that actually supports long-term health — not just sick care.
You do need insurance for labs, prescriptions and other specialists.
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NY (in person and virtual)
CA (virtual)
VA (virtual)
FL (virtual)
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Please be aware that if you cancel your appointment within 24 hours of your scheduled visit, a fee of $100 will be charged. Additionally, no-shows will incur a $200 fee. Preparing for your visit requires time and effort to create personalized protocols tailored to your health needs. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring that our schedule runs smoothly.