Direct Care - A Patient Centered Approach

The direct care model is an insurance-free, patient-centric approach that allows for upfront, transparent, reasonable pricing along with exceptional convenience and accessibility to quality care. Price transparency is essential and a top priority in the direct care model.  Unlike insurance-based healthcare models, our fees are known PRIOR to treatment. There are no copays, no surprise bills, no arguing with your insurance company. In this model, we do not work for insurance companies or the government. We work for our patients.

Dr. Fahs is an independent physician and works directly for her patients, not insurance companies. She is not contracted with any insurance carriers and does not submit insurance claims. We welcome you to use your out-of-network insurance benefits, such as an HSA or FSA account, to pay for non-cosmetic services. We have affordable, transparent fees for all patients, and payment is due at the time of service.

You do not. As we do not accept insurance, all patients may book directly with Dr. Fahs.

You may potentially use your healthcare savings account (HSA) or flexible savings account (FSA) for medical services (not cosmetic). Please check with your carrier prior to your appointment. 

• Cash
• Check
• Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express)
• Health Savings Account Funds (for non-cosmetic services)
• Flexible Spending Account Funds (for non-cosmetic services)

Payment is due in full at time of service.

The benefits of utilizing a direct-care practice are numerous:

• convenience
• accessibility
• price-transparency
• low wait-times
• convenient scheduling
• adequate face-to-face time with the doctor

The direct pay model is ideal for any patient who needs or wants to be seen quickly and desires a more personalized approach to their care.

If your insurance plan includes high specialist copays, high deductibles, or restrictions on where you can seek care, the direct pay route is almost always more convenient and typically has significantly lower out-of-pocket expenses than utilizing your insurance.