My name is Tricia Birdwell, and I am a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician located in Rapid City, SD. I am also licensed to practice in ID and CA.
I’ve been a practicing Primary Care Physician for almost 20 years. I have decided to get back to the old-fashioned doctor-patient relationship and have opened a "Direct Primary Care" (DPC) office.
I do not accept or bill any insurance or Medicare plan as I am not contracted with any plan.
The major value in this membership model is that you have access to your doctor when you need it- not 2 weeks from when you call in and your appointments take as long as needed- not limited to one concern or 10 minutes with the doctor. There is no extra co-pay for a visit and there is no need to come in to the office for a quick question answered by text or email directly from your doctor. This saves you both time and money!
My goal is to work outside of your insurance plan restrictions but you can still use your insurance at other facilities and specialists. You can usually submit your membership fees to your insurance company to go towards your out of pocket. Or you may be able to use your HSA/FSA to pay for membership fees. I can obtain very low prices on labs and common medications. Most places that provide more specialized services like xrays and MRIs will have lower cash prices available as well.
My patients will get access to me via phone, text , or email. We can do a virtual ‘telehealth’ visit or an in office visit. I can do a house call which may be a little extra. I have access to many specialists and can consult with them as needed about a patient's specific situation at very affordable rates.
I can treat acute illness/injury, chronic medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. and I provide preventative/wellness care. There are times when you must go to the ER or a hospital but we will work together to determine the best care.
I strive to have direct contact with my patients and have quick turnaround in regards to questions, refills, and appointments.
So if you’re ready for awesome care, directly, from a doctor that knows you personally, enroll now!
I’ve been a practicing Primary Care Physician for almost 20 years. I have decided to get back to the old-fashioned doctor-patient relationship and have opened a "Direct Primary Care" (DPC) office.
I do not accept or bill any insurance or Medicare plan as I am not contracted with any plan.
The major value in this membership model is that you have access to your doctor when you need it- not 2 weeks from when you call in and your appointments take as long as needed- not limited to one concern or 10 minutes with the doctor. There is no extra co-pay for a visit and there is no need to come in to the office for a quick question answered by text or email directly from your doctor. This saves you both time and money!
My goal is to work outside of your insurance plan restrictions but you can still use your insurance at other facilities and specialists. You can usually submit your membership fees to your insurance company to go towards your out of pocket. Or you may be able to use your HSA/FSA to pay for membership fees. I can obtain very low prices on labs and common medications. Most places that provide more specialized services like xrays and MRIs will have lower cash prices available as well.
My patients will get access to me via phone, text , or email. We can do a virtual ‘telehealth’ visit or an in office visit. I can do a house call which may be a little extra. I have access to many specialists and can consult with them as needed about a patient's specific situation at very affordable rates.
I can treat acute illness/injury, chronic medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. and I provide preventative/wellness care. There are times when you must go to the ER or a hospital but we will work together to determine the best care.
I strive to have direct contact with my patients and have quick turnaround in regards to questions, refills, and appointments.
So if you’re ready for awesome care, directly, from a doctor that knows you personally, enroll now!