Frequently Asked Questions
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Our Services
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Appointments are made through the patient portal. Membership grants direct access to your doctor for office and telehealth appointments blocked for 30 minutes to an hour.
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Stone Medical offers preventative care, comprehensive labs, acute sick visits and chronic disease management such as diabetes or high blood pressure. We provide annual exams and in-office procedures at no additional price. Medication refills and non-urgent matters should be addressed during business hours. For urgent concerns after hours and weekends, please call Dr. Stone directly.
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We do not provide chronic opioid management, treat trauma such as broken bones or perform surgeries.
For life threatening emergencies such as symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, please seek emergency care immediately. We are not able to provide emergency level care.
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The good news is that 80 to 90% of healthcare concerns can be handled directly by Dr. Stone. When needed, we can refer you to trusted specialists.
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You may use your insurance for any labs or imaging. If you do not have insurance, we offer labs at significantly discounted prices and work closely with local imaging centers for affordable cash-prices.
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We prescribe medications to your pharmacy and can assist in finding coupons when needed.
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Direct primary care (DPC) and concierge medicine offer similar enhanced access and personalized care from expert physicians. Concierge practices bill insurance in addition to annual membership fees which may result in additional copays. DPC is a more cost-effective option, as it doesn't bill insurance, resulting in significantly lower membership fees and reduced administrative costs.
Membership
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We maintain a limited number of memberships to ensure the highest standard of care. There is a one-time enrollment fee of $100 to obtain and review your medical records. Membership includes an annual contract paid in monthly installments of $130. No copays. No hidden costs. You can pay with credit card, debit card, HSA or FSA card. College students can request a discounted rate.
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The medical weight loss membership run by obesity expert Dr. Stone is a 6-month plan at $230 per month with option to continue with maintenance month-to-month that includes a personalized nutrition plan, targeted physical activity recommendations, behavioral counseling, and medication management AND it includes all direct primary care services.
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Dr. Stone is a board-certified MD in Internal Medicine and sees patients ages 16 and up.
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Then this model is perfect for you! Stone Medical focuses on keeping you healthy through preventative care and health education. Membership gives you access when you need it (minor injuries such as burns or cuts OR infection such as COVID, a sinus infection or UTI). Unbeatable access creates peace of mind and prevents costly, time-consuming ER and urgent care visits. Why pay $500 to wait two hours for a urine test or stitches that you could get done quickly and efficiently in clinic for no additional cost?
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Of course! Stone Medical works with local small business and non-profit organizations to offer employees affordable care to keep employees healthy and happy. DPC membership has been shown to increase employee retention and increase job satisfaction.
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Absolutely! It can be an adjustment living far away from your home and family doctor. Dr. Stone offers a discounted student rate $100/month to care for all your needs while you’re at school.
Insurance
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Any insurance plan can be used for labs, imaging, hospital stays and specialist referrals. Our negotiated cash prices are often significantly lower than using insurance. Insurance is required for unforeseen emergencies.
The monthly membership fee for Stone Medical is not reimbursable by insurance, however many plans allow you to use your HSA or FSA card to pay this fee. Check with your HR department.
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Not a problem. At Stone Medical we believe everyone deserves high quality medical care. We do not discriminate against those without insurance. If interested in joining our practice, we are happy to set you up with a consultation with a health insurance specialist to find a plan that works for you.
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Dr. Stone possesses expertise in caring for this population. If you have Medicare, you will need to sign a waiver declaring you nor your doctor will bill Medicare for membership services. You can use Medicare to see specialists, get labs and for hospital admissions.
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Most patients are able to use Health Reimbursement Agreements (HRA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to pay the membership fee. Please check with your health insurance for your specific plan.