Alternative Care Models

Primary care beyond
the traditional office

Massachusetts patients have a growing range of alternatives, from premium concierge practices to AI-augmented virtual care. This guide covers the major models available today, what makes each one distinct, and what you can expect to pay.

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Concierge Medicine & Direct Primary Care

These models replace your traditional PCP relationship with a membership-based arrangement that gives your doctor more time per patient. Concierge practices typically accept insurance but add a membership fee on top. Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices skip insurance entirely, charging a simple flat monthly fee that covers nearly all primary care services.

Mass General Concierge Medicine
Concierge

Premium primary care through one of Boston's most respected health systems. Five dedicated physicians serve a highly limited patient panel with same-day access, comprehensive preventive care, and seamless coordination of specialist services across Mass General Brigham.

What makes it unique

Direct affiliation with MGH means unparalleled access to specialists and advanced diagnostics. Your concierge physician personally coordinates every referral within the MGB network.

Cost:About $10,000 per year membership. Insurance is still billed for clinical services.
🌐 massgeneral.org
Tufts Medicine Concierge Primary Care
Concierge

Concierge primary care at the Pratt Diagnostic Center at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Annual membership covers your comprehensive physical; all other visits are billed to insurance, making this a more insurance-compatible option than many concierge practices.

What makes it unique

Works alongside your existing insurance, including Medicare. The membership fee is FSA and HSA eligible, lowering the effective out-of-pocket cost.

Cost:Annual fee not publicly disclosed. Call (617) 636-4889 for details.
🌐 tuftsmedicine.org
MD²
Ultra-Concierge

The most exclusive concierge model available in Boston, with each physician caring for no more than 50 families. Opened in Back Bay in April 2026. Covers unlimited visits, house and workplace calls, all routine diagnostics, and x-rays with no separate billing.

What makes it unique

The 50-family cap is genuinely transformational: your doctor knows you like a family member. The all-inclusive fee means no surprise bills for office services. Does not bill insurance at all.

Cost:About $28,000 per year (roughly $2,333 per month). Insurance is not billed.
🌐 md2.com
PersonalMDs
Concierge

Board-certified primary care physicians in Chestnut Hill offering personalized, membership-based care. Focuses on keeping fees competitive relative to the greater Boston concierge market while maintaining a small patient panel.

What makes it unique

Positioned as a more accessible price point for concierge care in the suburbs, without sacrificing the reduced panel size and direct physician access that define the model.

Cost:Annual membership fee; not publicly disclosed. Contact the practice directly.
🌐 personalmds.com
Wellesley Primary Care Medicine
Concierge

Concierge primary care in Wellesley serving adult patients with a reduced panel, extended appointments, and after-hours access to your physician by personal cell, email, or text.

What makes it unique

One of the few established concierge practices on the western suburbs corridor, convenient for patients in Wellesley, Needham, and surrounding towns.

Cost:Annual membership fee; not publicly disclosed. Contact the practice directly.
🌐 wpcmed.com
Infinity Family Care
Direct Primary Care (DPC)

One of Massachusetts' first Direct Primary Care practices, located in Mansfield. A flat monthly fee covers virtually everything that can be done in the office: no copays, no deductibles, no insurance involvement. Includes in-person and virtual visits, same-day access, and the physician's personal contact information.

What makes it unique

DPC eliminates the insurance middleman entirely, allowing the physician to spend more time with each patient. Near-wholesale pricing on labs and medications further reduces total cost of care.

Cost:$75 per month (individual), $200 per month (couple), $350 per month (family max), plus a $75 one-time enrollment fee. Currently accepting new patients from waitlist.
🌐 infinityfamilycare.com
Boston Direct Health
Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Direct Primary Care practice on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay. A flat monthly membership covers comprehensive primary care with no insurance billing. Also offers medical aesthetics services.

What makes it unique

Combines DPC primary care with medical aesthetics under one roof in a convenient Back Bay location, a rare pairing in the DPC model.

Cost:Monthly fee; not publicly disclosed. Call (617) 304-1965 for pricing.
🌐 bostondirecthealth.com
Faucher Direct Care
Direct Primary Care (DPC)

DPC practice in Worcester founded by a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Monthly membership includes unlimited visits, direct access to Dr. Faucher's personal cell, and near-wholesale pricing on labs and medications.

What makes it unique

Age-tiered pricing makes this one of the most affordable DPC options in Massachusetts. A strong geriatrics background makes it particularly well-suited for older adults.

Cost:$60 per month (students), $80 per month (ages 18 to 39), $100 per month (ages 40 to 64), $120 per month (65+).
🌐 faucherdirectcare.com
02

Virtual Primary Care

Virtual primary care platforms provide the full scope of primary care, including ongoing care relationships, chronic disease management, preventive care, and referrals, entirely through telehealth. These are not one-off urgent care visits; they are designed to be your complete primary care solution.

Teladoc Primary360
Virtual Primary Care

A dedicated virtual primary care relationship, not just on-demand urgent care. Patients are matched with a primary care provider who manages their ongoing health, coordinates referrals, and builds a longitudinal care relationship entirely through telehealth.

What makes it unique

Accepts over 200 insurance plans, making it one of the most widely accessible virtual PCP options available. The ongoing care relationship distinguishes it from one-off telehealth visits.

Cost:Covered by most insurance plans (check your specific plan). Out-of-pocket rates vary.
🌐 teladochealth.com
MDLive Primary Care
Virtual Primary Care

Virtual primary care with 24/7 availability from board-certified physicians. Covers ongoing primary care, preventive care, chronic condition management, and coordination with specialists, all via app or web.

What makes it unique

24/7 availability sets it apart from most virtual PCP models, which operate on standard business hours. Also offers urgent care, mental health, and dermatology in the same platform.

Cost:Varies by insurance. Many plans cover MDLive; visit costs typically range from $0 to $82 depending on plan.
🌐 mdlive.com
Parsley Health
Functional Medicine / Virtual Primary Care

Virtual primary care built on functional and integrative medicine principles. Parsley members receive comprehensive advanced lab testing, a dedicated physician, and a health coach, all focused on identifying root causes of chronic symptoms rather than managing them reactively.

What makes it unique

Goes significantly deeper on diagnostics than conventional primary care: testing includes microbiome, hormones, nutritional markers, and inflammatory panels not typically ordered by a standard PCP. Available fully via telehealth in Massachusetts.

Cost:Membership-based; approximately $150 to $200 per month depending on plan. Not covered by insurance.
🌐 parsleyhealth.com
Galileo Health
AI-Augmented Virtual Primary Care

Technology-driven primary care platform designed for patients managing chronic or complex conditions. Galileo uses AI-assisted care intelligence alongside a team of licensed physicians to deliver proactive, ongoing primary care entirely online.

What makes it unique

Unlike reactive telehealth platforms, Galileo proactively monitors patients and reaches out, functioning more like a care team than an on-demand service. Accepts major insurance, making it accessible without an out-of-pocket membership fee.

Cost:Accepts Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and Medicaid. Out-of-pocket costs depend on plan.
🌐 galileo.io
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Amazon One Medical

Amazon One Medical occupies a distinct category: it offers the familiarity of in-person primary care visits with a technology-forward experience that more closely resembles a consumer app than a doctor's office. With locations across Greater Boston and 24/7 virtual access, it bridges the gap between concierge-level access and traditional insurance-based care.

Amazon One Medical
Tech-Forward Primary Care (In-Person + Virtual)

One Medical is a membership-based primary care practice with multiple locations across the Greater Boston area, including offices in Boston, Newton, and Wellesley, plus 24/7 on-demand virtual visits. Members can book same-day or next-day in-person appointments, message their care team directly, and manage everything through a seamless app.

What makes it unique

One Medical reimagines the patient experience around technology and access: same-day availability, a consumer-grade app, 24/7 virtual care, and Amazon Health AI integration. In Boston, One Medical has a referral relationship with Mass General Brigham for specialist coordination. Amazon Prime members receive a discounted membership rate.

Cost:$199 per year membership (about $9 per month with Prime discount) plus standard insurance billing for visits. Insurance accepted, including Medicare.
🌐 health.amazon.com

Cost information is current as of June 2026 and subject to change. Where fees are listed as undisclosed, contact the practice directly. Insurance compatibility varies by plan: verify with your insurer before enrolling. EndorseMed does not receive payment from any practice or platform listed on this page, and inclusion here does not constitute an endorsement or medical advice.

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