Dr. Charles Opperman, MD
DPC Internal Medicine physician, Centerville, OH
Simplicity Health Direct Primary CareDr. Opperman founded Simplicity Health Direct Primary Care, a membership practice that does not accept insurance.
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About Dr. Opperman
Dr. Opperman earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton. He graduated in 2012 from UMHS, a Caribbean medical school in St. Kitts, in its first graduating class. He completed his internal medicine residency at Kettering Medical Center and holds the FACP designation.
He has served as clinical teaching faculty for the Kettering Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency program and has held teaching appointments at Wright State University and Ohio University Schools of Medicine. He opened Simplicity Health Direct Primary Care in September 2020. His clinical interests center on diabetes, cardiology and obesity management, and he takes particular care with deprescribing unnecessary medications when patients are ready.
In 2022 he reserved an entire hour for each patient appointment. He was a guest on the DPC Life podcast in an episode titled "The Bad Business Decisions That Built a 1,500-Patient Direct Primary Care Practice". He enjoys golf and is a fan of Dayton Flyers basketball.
Membership and fees
Gold membership at Simplicity Health is $79 a month, or $49 a month for adults under 40, and includes extended appointments with the same physician, member-priced labs and pharmacy, and next business day scheduling, with additional visits and telehealth at $50 each.
Platinum membership is $129 a month and includes unlimited primary care, unlimited 30-minute appointments, VIP cell phone access for urgent or emergent issues after hours, same-day scheduling, telehealth and member-priced labs and pharmacy.
Concierge Diamond membership is $199 a month and includes unlimited 60-minute appointments, most labs, medications and procedures at no extra cost, VIP cell phone access for urgent or emergent issues after hours, and up to four house or work calls per year.
Children under 18 are $49 a month with an enrolled adult and follow the membership tier of the lowest enrolled adult.
A $300 fee applies if a former member re-enrolls later.
Members keep their own insurance coverage, and the practice does not bill insurance.
Fees vary by plan. Ask the practice.
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Patient reviews
"Handles questions with thoughtfulness and care."
"Communicates complex information in an easy-to-follow way."
"Makes even nervous patients feel at ease."
Demonstrates commitment to patient-centered care
"Maintains a welcoming and comfortable environment and demonstrates commitment to patient-centered care."
Provides personalized care
"Provides personalized care based on individual needs. Dr. Opperman respects his patients autonomy."
"Explains medical information clearly and thoroughly."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Opperman take insurance, or offer a membership?
Simplicity Health is a direct primary care practice with a membership fee, and it does not bill insurance. Members keep their own coverage.
How much does a membership at Simplicity Health cost?
Gold membership is $79 a month, or $49 a month for adults under 40, Platinum is $129 a month and Concierge Diamond is $199 a month. Children under 18 are $49 a month with an enrolled adult, and a $300 fee applies if a former member re-enrolls.
Is Dr. Opperman board certified?
Yes. Dr. Opperman is a board-certified internal medicine physician.
Where did Dr. Opperman train?
He graduated in 2012 from UMHS in St. Kitts and completed his internal medicine residency at Kettering Medical Center.
