719-452-2116
6285 Lehman Drive Building D Suite 203 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
aja.hardisty@tbhmedical.com
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Direct Primary Care in Colorado Springs

direct primary care in colorado springs
Reclaim your right to simple, accessible care. Join TBH Medical today and get your very own nurse practitioner in Colorado Springs. At TBH Medical, we want to ensure you have a clear understanding of our direct primary care (DPC) practice and what it means for you.
TBH Medical is a direct primary care (DPC) provider in Colorado Springs, CO. Aja Hardesty, MSN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner in Colorado Springs with 15+ years of emergency room, urgent care, and primary care experience. With direct primary care, you skip the hassles of insurance and pay a monthly low-cost membership fee to have faster and more personalized access to essential primary care services – Same-Day or Next-Day Appointments – No Copays. No Deductibles. No Surprise Bills – Clear Upfront Pricing and Great Personalized Care!

Direct Primary Care is a great money-saving option if you don't currently have medical coverage or wish to pair it with a high-deductible plan or a military plan. You can save even more money by paying for your DPC membership with HSA or FSA funds. And you'll definitely enjoy the much shorter wait times to be seen!

We want your primary care to be as simple and quick as possible for you.
Below, we've compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our clinic and the direct primary care model.

General Questions About Direct Primary Care

Direct primary care is an innovative model that cuts the middleman (insurance companies) out of your primary care. For a flat monthly fee, you receive direct access to your health care provider. No copays. No hidden fees. No bureaucratic red tape. Just you and your nurse practitioner.

TBH Medical is a membership-based clinic. This means that we cap the number of patients we see to ensure that you receive the high-quality, unhurried care that you deserve. Because we do not participate with any insurance plans, we are able to allocate our time to addressing your health concerns, not your billing and coding.

As a DPC patient, you will enjoy:

  • longer visits with your provider
  • more personalized care
  • complete transparency in pricing

Your health care provider will know your history inside and out and will have the time to devote to preventing illness, rather than just managing it once it arises.

No. While direct primary care and concierge medicine are very similar (both offer increased access to your provider and individualized attention), direct primary care is typically less expensive and does not bill your insurance company for routine office visits.

Resource: https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/delivery-payment-models/direct-primary-care.html

Absolutely, an NP can deliver complete direct primary care within the scope of their license and training. At TBH Medical, the NP can evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage most primary care issues. In Colorado, NPs have extensive clinical training and are licensed to practice autonomously, enabling them to provide the primary care expected in a direct primary care setting. When your condition requires input from a physician or specialist, your NP can collaborate with and refer you as needed.

Membership and Costs

Our prices vary by age and are posted right on our enrollment page, so you will know exactly how much your health care will cost. We have priced our memberships to be affordable and simple, with no surprises!

Your monthly fee includes:

  • all of your office visits
  • annual physical exams
  • chronic disease management
  • communication with your nurse practitioner

You may see us as often as is medically necessary and never pay a copay!

Anything that we can perform in our office is included in your monthly fee. This means if you have diabetes and require monthly blood draws, our routine office procedures, including blood draws, are covered! Some services not covered by your membership include:

  • special lab panels
  • imaging studies
  • prescription medications
  • specialty care provided by a medical specialist

However, such services may be obtained by TBH Medical at wholesale prices for our members.

No, TBH Medical does not accept or bill any medical insurance.

We recommend that all of our patients have a major medical plan or be a part of a health-sharing ministry. These plans cover emergencies, surgeries, and hospitalizations.

Yes, many of our patients use their HSA and FSA for their DPC memberships and other qualifying medical expenses. We encourage you to speak with your tax advisor or plan administrator to confirm that our services qualify with your plan.

Services Offered

We offer a full array of primary care services, including, but not limited to:

  • preventive medicine
  • urgent sick visits
  • ongoing maintenance of chronic conditions

Our goal is to manage the vast majority of your medical needs in our office.

Routine checkups and standard screening tests are a key component of our practice. We use these extended visits to assess for health risks and maintain your health.

Yes, we take care of patients with chronic conditions such as:

  • diabetes
  • hypertension
  • thyroid disease
  • asthma
  • COPD
  • pain management
  • and other chronic conditions

We can monitor and adjust treatments as necessary, thanks to our frequent visits and ease of communication.

We do routine lab work in our office and offer significantly discounted pricing on outside lab work and imaging. We also prescribe medications and direct patients to local pharmacies that have discounts with us.

We provide initial evaluation and basic medical management for anxiety, depression, etc. If our patients require more advanced psychiatric care or counseling, we refer them to a psychiatrist or counselor in the community.

Access and Availability

As often as medically necessary. We do not charge a copay or fee for visits.

Yes, we have a limited patient panel to ensure we can see patients when they are ill or injured. If you have an urgent need, we will see you the same day or the next day.

We offer same-day or next-day appointments during normal hours of operation. In some cases, if we're available, we can offer over-the-phone triage outside normal hours of operation to possibly avoid a visit to urgent care.

Telemedicine and Virtual Access

We offer secure video visits, phone calls, and text visits for times when a face-to-face visit isn't necessary or is inconvenient. This makes it easy for you to receive health care from the comfort of your home or office.

Length of Visit

The average visit at TBH Medical is 30-60 minutes. This allows us the time to hear your concerns, examine you, and address all your questions without feeling rushed.

Specialized Care and Referrals

When you have a medical condition that requires specialized care, we will communicate with local specialists and make sure you are getting the care you need. We will help guide you through the referral process and make sure the specialist has any needed information about your medical condition.

We do not provide hospital or emergency room care, but we will communicate with your hospital doctors during your hospital stay. We will also be responsible for your care after discharge to make sure you transition smoothly back to your home life.

Yes, we will communicate with your other healthcare providers and manage your medical records and care plan to prevent a lack of continuity of care between multiple doctors. We will also work to make sure all of your healthcare team is on the same page.

DPC Enrollment

Anyone who wants excellent primary care and lives in or near Colorado Springs is eligible to join TBH Medical. We will not turn you away based on a preexisting condition or your current state of health. A DPC Membership with TBH Medical can be an ideal option for people without insurance or who have high-deductible insurance plans.

Yes, we see patients of all ages, and this makes it easy for families to get the care they need for everyone in the household. Please see our pricing page for age requirements and pricing.

You can enroll in TBH Medical by calling us and scheduling an onboarding visit. Our onboarding process is quick and easy, and there is no insurance paperwork to complete.

Patient Experience

As a DPC patient, you can expect a peaceful office setting where you will never wait more than a few minutes to be seen and where you will always see your nurse practitioner.

Our practice is nurse practitioner-owned and operated, and we value long-term relationships with our patients. We will work with you to develop a treatment plan that works for you and your unique needs, taking into account your:

  • medical history
  • lifestyle
  • health goals

Transitioning to DPC

To transfer your care to TBH Medical, simply sign up for a membership plan and schedule an initial visit. During this visit, we will discuss your past medical history, current medications, and develop a plan for your ongoing medical care.

After you've signed a release of records, we will collect any records we need from your previous healthcare providers and store them securely in your electronic medical record.

Absolutely! You may continue to see specialists of your choosing, and we will communicate with them and incorporate their recommendations into your comprehensive primary care plan.

Miscellaneous

If you get sick while out of town, you can call and speak with your nurse practitioner. If needed, we can even call a prescription into a pharmacy near where you are.

Our plans are month-to-month, and we don't believe in contracts! If, for any reason, you need to cancel your membership, simply let us know at least 30 days in advance.

Ready to experience better primary care?

Reclaim your right to simple, accessible care. Join TBH Medical today and get your very own nurse practitioner in Colorado Springs.

Contact Us With Any Questions

We'd love to hear from you and see how we can be of assistance in your healthcare needs.
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Location

6285 Lehman Drive Building D Suite 203

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918

Info

Email: aja.hardisty@tbhmedical.com

Phone: 719-452-2116

​Fax: 719-204-8247

Hours

Mon - Fri: 8am to 5pm
By Appointment Only
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