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, Dr. Fahs does not work for insurance companies or the government--she works for her patients. Whether you have a high-deductible insurance plan, costly specialist co-pays, or no insurance at all, Dr. Fahs can evaluate your concerns and recommend the best treatments based on her expertise as a board-certified dermatologist—without the limitations of insurance company rules. 

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
• 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.

You can utilize your health insurance benefits for all of your prescriptions or labs that are needed for your care if you choose.

For added convenience, Dermy Doc Institute has a reasonably priced in-house laboratory. We also offer access to many prescription medications which can be filled directly in our office, saving patients time and money!

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 co-pays, 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.
 

No. We are not a concierge practice as we do not charge a membership fee. Patients ONLY pay when services are rendered.

We require 24 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your  appointment. Patients who provide less than 24 hours notice or miss their appointment, will be billed a $100 no show fee.  Patients who arrive late to their visit will be seen based on the amount of time remaining in their scheduled visit and will be responsible for the entirety of the scheduled fee price.