Two Membership Models, Two Very Different Experiences
Direct Primary Care and concierge medicine both move away from the traditional insurance-based system, and it’s easy to assume they’re the same thing. They’re not. Here’s what actually sets SilvaCare’s DPC model apart from concierge medicine:
- Insurance billing is the biggest difference: SilvaCare does not bill insurance for membership or visits. Concierge practices typically charge a retainer fee and still bill your insurance on top of it.
- Cost and transparency: DPC membership is a flat, predictable monthly fee. Concierge medicine often layers a retainer fee (commonly $200 to $1,000+ per month) on top of your existing insurance costs, copays, and deductibles.
- What the fee actually covers: Your SilvaCare membership covers your everyday primary care directly. Concierge fees often pay for elevated access and amenities, while the actual medical services still get billed separately through insurance.
- Who it’s built for: Concierge medicine tends to serve a smaller, higher-income patient base. DPC is built to make unhurried, direct physician access affordable for individuals and families.
- The relationship stays the same either way: Both models offer smaller patient panels and more time with your doctor — the real difference is what you’re actually paying for and how.
At SilvaCare, what you pay is what you get: direct access to Dr. Silva, no insurance middleman, no surprise bills. Let SilvaCare show you what straightforward, affordable primary care looks like.