Kari Nelson, MSN
DPC Family Medicine nurse practitioner, Cary, IL
Cary Primary CareKari Nelson is a family nurse practitioner and the primary care provider behind Cary Primary Care, a direct primary care practice.
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About Kari Nelson
Kari Nelson is a family nurse practitioner and the primary care provider behind Cary Primary Care. She earned a Bachelor of Arts at North Central College in 2011 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lakeview College of Nursing in 2014. In 2017 she earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Nelson began practicing as a nurse practitioner at Christie Clinic in Champaign, Illinois. She later cared for veterans as a primary care provider with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Her career has stayed in primary care since she became a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Her approach is to get to know patients well, make care easier to reach, and build long-term relationships that support health over time. The practice runs a direct primary care membership instead of billing insurance for routine care.
Membership and fees
Membership at Cary Primary Care for adults is $99 a month for the first 12 months at the Founding Member rate, then $119 a month.
Child membership for ages 5 to 17 is $49 a month with an enrolled parent or guardian, up to $299 a month for an eligible household, and weight management is a $49 a month add-on for active primary-care members or $119 a month as a standalone program.
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Questions patients ask
Does Kari Nelson take insurance, or offer a membership?
Cary Primary Care is a direct primary care practice with monthly memberships. The practice offers predictable monthly pricing instead of billing insurance for routine care.
How much does a membership at Cary Primary Care cost?
The adult Founding Member rate is $99 a month for the first 12 months, then $119 a month. Child membership for ages 5 to 17 is $49 a month with an enrolled parent or guardian, up to $299 a month for an eligible household.
Where did Kari Nelson train?
Nelson earned a nursing bachelor's degree from Lakeview College of Nursing in 2014 and a Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017. She began practicing at Christie Clinic in Champaign, Illinois.
Does Kari Nelson offer telehealth?
Cary Primary Care offers telehealth virtual visits when appropriate.
Is Kari Nelson a doctor?
Nelson is a nurse practitioner, not a physician.
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