Simple, Transparent Direct Care Pricing​

Quality healthcare should be straightforward. With our Direct Care model, you get unlimited access to personalized primary care for a simple, predictable fee—no hidden costs, no surprise bills.

A Better Way to Experience Primary Care

Unlike traditional healthcare, Direct Care eliminates insurance barriers, allowing for longer visits, real-time communication, and truly personalized treatment.

With Lakes Region Internal Medicine, you’ll always know your costs upfront and have direct access to a trusted physician who prioritizes your well-being.

What’s Included in Your Membership?

Unrushed, Extended Appointments

Spend 30-60 minutes with your doctor for thorough evaluations and personalized care—no rushed visits.

Same-Day & Next-Day Access

In-person or virtual visits when you need them, plus 24/7 direct communication via call, text, or email.

No Copays, No Surprise Bills

A flat monthly fee covers your care, ensuring transparent, predictable pricing with no insurance hassles.

Comprehensive Preventive & Chronic Care

Annual exams, cancer screenings, lifestyle coaching, and ongoing management for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol.

Urgent Care Guidance & Lab Testing

Rapid assessments by phone or in person to determine the best course of action, plus routine lab work, strep, flu, COVID testing, and EKGs.

Essential Procedures Included

Cryotherapy, wound care, skin lesion removal, simple laceration repair, and more—performed in-house when needed.

Telemedicine and direct primary care can help patients access affordable, quality care. Taken together, they offer a way out of the costly and confusing status quo.

Predictable, Affordable Healthcare—Without the Red Tape

Traditional insurance-based healthcare is costly, frustrating, and unpredictable. With Direct Care, you’ll always know your costs upfront, and your physician will have more time to focus on your health—not billing codes or insurance paperwork.

Our Pricing

Membership for Lakes Region Internal Medicine is available for a simple, transparent monthly fee—$150 per month for patients under 45 and $200 per month for those 45 and older.

A one-time enrollment fee, equal to one month’s payment, is required upon joining. In some cases, individual adjustments may be made at the provider’s discretion after a joint discussion.

Dr. Kallmerten has completely changed how I experience healthcare. I no longer feel rushed, and I have peace of mind knowing I can reach out anytime for guidance. Having a doctor who truly listens and responds directly is invaluable.

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