Dr. Rhonda Carlson, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Chico, CA
Dr. Rhonda Carlson offers direct primary care family medicine for a monthly membership fee, without requiring insurance for that care.
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About Dr. Carlson
Dr. Carlson graduated magna cum laude from Chico State with degrees in chemistry and psychology. She graduated with High Honors from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. She trained as a rural family physician at the U.C. Davis-Merced Family Medicine Residency Program.
The practice offers family medicine for a monthly membership fee, without requiring insurance for that care. Office visits last from thirty minutes to over an hour. The practice does not bill insurance, and members may use insurance for services outside the office.
Members can reach her by cell phone after hours for urgent health concerns and by email for less urgent ones.
Membership and fees
Membership is $25 a month for ages 8 to 19, with a parent or guardian membership.
Membership is $50 a month for ages 20 to 29.
Membership is $75 a month for ages 30 to 64.
Membership is $100 a month for ages 65 and older.
A nonrefundable $100 registration fee per member applies, and it is waived if annual membership is paid in advance.
Fees vary by plan. Ask the practice.
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Does Dr. Carlson take insurance, or offer a membership?
The practice offers direct primary care with a monthly membership fee. The practice does not bill insurance and has opted out of Medicare. Members may use insurance for services outside the office. Members pay no copays or additional costs for medication, tests and services she provides in the office.
How much does Dr. Carlson charge?
Monthly membership is $25 for ages 8 to 19 with a parent or guardian membership, $50 for ages 20 to 29, $75 for ages 30 to 64 and $100 for ages 65 and older. A nonrefundable $100 registration fee per member applies, and it is waived if annual membership is paid in advance.
Where did Dr. Carlson train?
Dr. Carlson graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. She trained at the U.C. Davis-Merced Family Medicine Residency Program.
What care does Dr. Carlson provide?
The practice offers family medicine, including basic children's health services, female exams, pap smears, family planning and menopause management.
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