Direct Primary Care: Is It The Right Choice For You and Your Family?

August 31, 2021

As insurance prices soar, and the experiences in traditional healthcare leave much to be desired, more people are choosing Direct Primary Care (DPC) – an innovative alternative to the traditional, fee-for-service healthcare model. Is it the right choice for you and your family?

How DPC Differs From Traditional Healthcare

DPC takes primary healthcare back to a time when doctors could practice medicine with more freedom, and doctor-patient relationships were trusting and long-lasting. But, unfortunately for both doctors and their patients, insurance requirements and restrictions have chipped away at the relational aspect of healthcare.

Price Transparency

Much like traditional practices, DPC practices offer comprehensive primary healthcare services – but, unlike traditional practices, many DPC practices do not accept insurance. Getting rid of the middleman allows the doctor to pass along savings to the patient in the form of free generic prescriptions from the office formulary, in-house lab testing at no additional cost, and more. Instead of paying separately for each service and each ailment, the patient pays one set monthly membership fee.* Most importantly, the DPC healthcare model fosters the development of a strong doctor-patient relationship built on trust and transparency. This relationship between doctor and patient truly helps the patient achieve optimum health throughout their wellness journey.

More Doctor Availability

Since a Direct Primary Care doctor has fewer patients to attend to, they are able to focus on each individual, which leads to personalized care. Having a family physician that gets to know the medical history and needs of every person in your family is priceless.

DPC physicians are also available to their patients during extended hours and in more convenient ways. For instance, in addition to same-day and next-day appointments, many DPC physicians are accessible to their patients 24/7 via voice, videoconferencing, and SMS text. Through the use of the latest technologies, DPC physicians are able to provide quality care for their patients while keeping sensitive information safe and secure.

DPC practices like Optimum Direct Care, prioritize our patients. This is rare in the healthcare industry, which is not known for its outstanding customer service. If all of this sounds good to you, the team at ODC would like to welcome you to our family practice in Orlando, FL.

Meet with our board-certified family practice physicians and find out how she can make a true difference in your health and wellness.

*DPC patients are encouraged to purchase a relatively low-cost, wraparound insurance plan to cover healthcare services that extend beyond primary care, such as hospitalizations and specialist care for complex illnesses and injuries.

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Dr Hall's Patient

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Dr Hall's Patient

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Dr Hall's Patient

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Patricia & Jon G.

Our initial appointment was so thorough. She wanted to know every aspect of our past records. I felt like she really cared about us and her main goal was to keep us as healthy as possible.

Dr Muzzi's Patient

We made an initial appointment with her and learned so many things that we didn’t think existed anymore. Her main focus is on the patient and not the insurance companies! When she doesn’t have to worry about the bureaucracy and red tape of insurance companies, she has so much more time to listen to the patient and come up with a truly great level of care. The patient comes first and foremost.

Dr Muzzi's Patient

How comforting is it to know that your doctor is always available to you and truly cares about your well being! That is worth its weight in gold!

Dr Muzzi's Patient

Dr. Muzzi has become our doctor as well as a good friend. She will always have our best interest at heart and her main goal is to provide the highest level of care. We are so thankful to have found Dr. Muzzi and Optimum Direct Care.

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Dr Muzzi's Patient

There is no better care available than with Optimum Direct Care (ODC). The attention to detail, quick response and holistic approach to your health is unrivaled. They provide peace of mind for always knowing you can reach your doctor anytime. There is no waiting, no repeating who you are and your history over and over. No making multiple calls to the doctors office for requesting your prescription refills or holding your breath to be able to make an appointment for urgent care.

Dr Muzzi's Patient

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Dr. Muzzi knows me. She knows what I do for work, where I travel, sports and activities, our pets, what I wear to Burning Man and even knows my Dad (who approves!). Taken at face value, this may seem like a cute note to show that we’re friendly. But this depth of knowledge is organically woven into the care she provides every time we speak and my health is better for it.

Dr Muzzi's Patient

In the years leading up to finding Dr. Muzzi, the way I think about my health evolved to fit a more modern view of health and science with a focus on overall wellness and preventative medicine. I was surprised and delighted on my first visit to find Dr. Muzzi not only shared this view, but was practicing medicine in this way. Focusing on my overall wellness rather than treating symptoms has improved my quality of life and undoubtedly add quality years to my life.

Dr Muzzi's Patient

If you want the best care possible, and the added peace of mind of direct access then look no further!

Dr Muzzi's Patient

Dr. Muzzi goes above and beyond for her patients. She really takes the time to listen and understand my questions, thoughts, and concerns. She helps educate me while also respecting my choices and preferences, which is very important to me as a mom. I know my family is receiving the best possible care under Dr Muzzi. I’ve never experienced another doctor so passionate about truly helping her patients. She goes above and beyond for us, and we are truly grateful to have her in our lives! Her nurse Erin is awesome and takes great care of us as well!

Dr Muzzi's Patient

The switch to Dr. Muzzi took some getting used to. I am not accustomed to Doctors actually calling me back promptly nor spending quality time with me analyzing my complete medical make up. In this medical era of 'get them in and get them out quickly', her approach is professionally refreshing

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