Ames Direct Primary Care
Personalized and Accessible Health Care
Enrollment is now open.
What is DPC?
Direct Primary Care, or DPC, is Family Medicine, but better. It aims to help patients connect with doctors on a more personal level. DPC does not bill or file insurance, instead patients pay a flat monthly membership fee. It cuts out the middle man (insurance) and thereby allows doctors to spend more time with patients to develop a better relationship. This means more time discussing what matters to the patient with their healthcare as well as creating more detailed health goals and plans.
Direct Primary Care
longer appointment times
30-60 minutes, 90 min for new patients
less wait time for appointments - same or next day
less wait time at your appointment
direct contact with the doctor or nursing staff
by phone, text or email
less total patients gives more time for each patient and allows for more personalized care
appointments with a doctor every time
after hours access for urgent issues
transparent prices
labs and imaging at much more affordable prices
we are also working on getting approval to be able to distribute medications at whole-sale prices
Traditional Primary Care
short appointment times
10-15 minutes
can take weeks for an appointment
can often wait 30-60 minutes in a room before being seen
phone tag with receptionists and nursing staff
limited or no text or email
1,000’s of patients per doctor - means each patient can get lost in the shuffle
often scheduled with a PA or APN
urgent care or ER for urgent issues
uncertain coverage and billing times
labs and imaging priced high to get the best reimbursement from insurance
uncertain medication copays and pharmacy comparisons
Dr. J Nicki Ames
Nicki was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is a Board Certified Family Medicine doctor. She attended the University of Arkansas for her undergraduate degree, followed by medical school at UAMS, then went to residency at UAMS AHEC in Fayetteville, AR. She practiced in Little Rock for several years before moving to Bryant, where she has called home since 2015.
Nicki is married with 2 sons. She loves to travel and supports the Razorbacks. Go HOGS!
Amberly Teague, RMA
Amberly is a Registered Medical Assistant. She worked with Dr Ames for many years before joining her in DPC. She is from Bryant and is happily married.
Thoughts from Dr Ames
Read more about Dr Ames and her journey into DPC
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