The new year is coming, which means it’s now time for open enrollment. If you haven’t prioritized your health, now is the time to make a change! But with so many options available, the open enrollment season can be overwhelming. Choosing good coverage often means paying high-cost premiums, deductibles, and copays. Plan comparisons can be confusing, and hidden costs can be surprising and exorbitant. Not to mention the long wait times, inaccessible doctors, and one-size-fits-all approach.
Dr. Sara Whatley is an affordable family physician in Camarillo who believes that seeking medical care should be straightforward, accessible, affordable, and low-stress. Patients should be able to trust their doctors to provide the best service, at a fair price. Instead, patients often experience difficult scheduling, long wait times, and surprise bills. Dr. Whatley wants to change that. She provides a health and wellness experience where patients have access to care without long wait times, high fees, and costly copays.
Her direct primary care model allows her to practice as a family physician in Camarillo, without limitations from insurance companies. The DPC model is simple, straightforward, and takes a patient-first approach to healthcare. Patients pay a low monthly membership fee which provides open access to their family physician in Camarillo. This includes in-office visits and telehealth appointments. It also includes the convenience of having a doctor on call at any time for a quick text, phone call, or email.
Through this membership-based model, Dr. Whatley delivers affordable, comprehensive medical care with a personalized approach. As a family physician in Camarillo, she provides many in-office procedures, and cash-based prices for labs, imaging, and medications. Her membership is for every age and every stage, from birth to 99+. Dr. Whatley partners with her patients to create holistic, individualized treatment plans that put patient needs at the forefront.
Many of Dr. Whatley’s patients do have commercial insurance coverage. Oftentimes, their plans have high deductibles and overwhelming out-of-pocket costs. Dr. Whatley works with these patients to maximize their insurance coverage so they are not paying more than necessary for care. She works with the patient’s insurance or uses her cash-based contracts, whichever benefits the patient most.
Other patients don’t have insurance or have been denied coverage and need a family physician in Camarillo. Dr. Whatley’s affordable service eliminates the barrier that people face when seeking care. With Dr. Whatley’s membership, patients can enjoy peace of mind and accessible, affordable care without a commercial insurance plan.
Here’s a brief look at how Dr. Whatley’s membership-based program has helped her patients:
- Patient A received medication through insurance for $400. Dr. Whatley was able to order the same medication from her wholesaler for $50.
- Patient B was charged $600 for an imaging test through insurance. The cash price was $55 for the same test.
- Patient C needed a Vitamin D Lab. The cash price was $17. Insurance would charge $214.
- Patient D had a Quest lab bill for $1000+. Dr. Whatley got it lowered to $77 with her cash contract.
If you are frustrated with your current treatment options or you are looking for an authentic, value-based wellness plan, Dr. Whatley’s direct primary care model might be for you!
Please visit her website to learn more about affordable memberships and personalized care. Choose the right family physician in Camarillo for your family. Contact Dr. Whatley today!