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Direct Primary Care vs. Concierge Medicine in Brooklyn, NY

Both are membership-based ways to get more time with a doctor. Here is how the two models differ, plus the 44 direct primary care and 4 concierge practices we list in Brooklyn.

How the two models compare

Direct Primary CareConcierge Medicine
How you payFlat monthly or annual membership paid to the practiceAn annual retainer or membership, often higher than DPC
Insurance billingUsually does not bill insurance for primary careOften still bills your insurance on top of the retainer
What the fee coversOffice visits, messaging, and care coordination; labs/meds varyEnhanced access and amenities; covered services vary by practice
Panel sizeSmaller panels for longer, same/next-day visitsAlso smaller panels with priority access
Best forPeople wanting affordable, relationship-based primary carePeople wanting premium access who keep using insurance

General characteristics of each model; specifics vary by practice. Always confirm fees and what is included in writing. Definitions informed by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

In Brooklyn, the direct primary care practices listed here include Anise Medical PLLC, Arlene Perkins, MD - Maimonides Medical Center, Baker Health, and others, while concierge options include Aaron Greenberg MD: Concierge Doctor Brooklyn, Beautique Concierge, Caridi Concierge, and others. Each sets its own fees and included services, so confirm the current details with the practice before joining.

Direct primary care in Brooklyn

Anise Medical PLLC

Brooklyn, NY

DPC
DPC
Baker Health

Brooklyn, NY

DPC
DPC
Brooklyn Medicine

Brooklyn, NY

DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
Health Hero's

Brooklyn, NY

DPC
DPC
DPC
KIRO

Brooklyn, NY

DPC
Leaf Medical

Brooklyn, NY

DPC
Medcare

Brooklyn, NY

DPC
Medical Center

Brooklyn, NY

DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
Pure OBGYN

Brooklyn, NY

DPC
DPC
Slope Wellness

Brooklyn, NY

DPC
Total Family Care

Brooklyn, NY

DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC
DPC

Concierge medicine in Brooklyn

Concierge
Concierge
Caridi Concierge

Brooklyn, NY

Concierge
Concierge
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Common questions

What's the difference between direct primary care and concierge medicine?

Both are membership-based models with smaller patient panels. Direct primary care (DPC) charges a flat membership and usually does not bill insurance for primary care. Concierge medicine charges a retainer that is often higher and frequently still bills your insurance on top of it. The right fit depends on whether you want to keep using insurance and what level of access and amenities you are paying for.

Do DPC or concierge practices take insurance?

DPC practices typically do not bill insurance for the primary care covered by your membership, though you can still use insurance for specialists, hospitals, labs, and prescriptions. Concierge practices more often continue to bill insurance in addition to the retainer. Always confirm the specific arrangement with the practice in writing.

Is concierge medicine more expensive than DPC?

Concierge retainers are commonly higher than DPC memberships, but the total cost depends on the practice, what is included, and whether insurance is still billed. Ask each practice for its written fee schedule and what the fee does and does not include before deciding.