Question 1

How is Columbia Direct Primary Care’s model different from a traditional (i.e., insurance-based) primary care practice?

Accepted Answer

Did you know that most doctor's visits only last for 8 minutes and in our community it can take 3-6 months to get a doctor's appointment? At Columbia DPC, appointments run on time. Dr. Lee-Llacer spends 30 minutes to 1 hour with his patients allowing ample time to discuss medical concerns. He offers same day or next day appointments, restoring the patient-physician relationship and improving health. Patients are charged a membership fee outside of insurance that can be paid every 3 months, 6 months or yearly.

Question 2

Do you have any evening or weekend hours?

Accepted Answer

Our clinic hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except on Wednesday where it is 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

For enhanced patient access, Dr. Lee-Llacer is available for urgent matters by phone, text or email.

Question 3

Why should I join your practice?

Accepted Answer

To help you stay healthy. We at Columbia DPC strongly believe in the power of prevention. Through personalized lifestyle interventions such as bio-identical hormone therapy and evidence-based screening tests, we can help keep you healthy.

To get the care you need when you need it, by someone who knows you and not by a random urgent care provider.

Question 4

Is there a pay-per-visit option available for direct primary care services?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have a pay-per-visit option to access services. Please contact our office for current pricing.

Question 5

Do you take insurances like Medicare or Blue Cross?

Accepted Answer

We are currently evaluating this option.  Please contact us to get on a waitlist.