Frequently Asked Questions
Direct Primary Care
Membership at The Village is open to everyone! Our niche service offerings particularly benefit young families with children aged 0-5 years old, but everyone can benefit from the improved access, ease, and personalized care DPC offers.
Our membership-model means we can see all patients regardless of your insurance.* Most, if not all, of your primary care needs will be covered by your monthly membership-fee. We do not bill insurance, so you have the flexibility to keep your same doctor regardless of your insurance status!
* Due to federal regulations we are not able to see Medicare patients at this time. Medicare patients can contact us to placed on a wait list to be notified when our services become available.
Yes! DPC is not health insurance. While your primary care needs will be covered via membership, it is important to have coverage for prescriptions, specialist visits, emergencies, and hospitalizations. For young, healthy, individuals, DPC pairs well with lower priced high-deductible plans and health shares for the best cost-savings.
Even if you’re generally healthy, joining DPC gives you a strong relationship with your doctor and easier access when you need it most. Instead of waiting weeks for an appointment or spending hours in urgent care, you can reach me directly for expedited care. Also, longer visits mean we can focus on prevention, wellness, and your personal health goals—not just managing illness.
Many patients with “good insurance” still struggle with rushed visits, surprise bills, and longer wait times. DPC fills that gap by offering time, accessibility, and continuity of care that traditional practices often can’t provide.
No! You can cancel your membership for any reason with 30-days notice. This gives you the flexibility to decide whether our practice is right for you without any long-term commitment.
Members who cancel will be subject to a re-enrollment fee, if they decide to rejoin at a later date.
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The Village Family Medicine cares for families with a wide range of healthcare preferences and believes in respectful, evidence-based conversations about vaccines.
Because we also care for newborns, postpartum mothers, and medically vulnerable patients, we take illness exposure seriously. Sick visits are scheduled thoughtfully, often later in the day when appropriate, and our direct primary care model eliminates waiting rooms and minimizes exposure between patients.
The goal is to provide a safe and supportive medical home where every patient is respected. Evidence-based information and vaccine recommendations are shared during well visits. Whether a family chooses full, delayed, or no vaccines, compassionate, comprehensive care is always provided.
At this time, The Village does not administer vaccinations in-office. Families are encouraged to schedule recommended vaccines with the local health department.
Non-members can take advantage of our ancillary services with cash-based pricing. Learn more about the other services we offer here.
Breastfeeding medicine and mental health services are included with DPC membership!
Mental Health Services
Absolutely! In an effort to make mental health care more accessible, our mental health services are available to non-members. You can book an initial consult and follow-ups at our transparent cash-pay rates.
Mental health services are included at no additional cost to members!
Dr. Berry is not a licensed therapist. Many patients have found therapeutic value in supportive listening visits, where they are a offered a judgement-free space to discuss the challenges they may be facing. If additional therapy is needed, we’ll connect you with trusted local counselors and coordinate care.
Yes. As a board-certified Family Medicine physician, Dr. Berry can prescribe and manage medications for management of mental health concerns when clinically appropriate.
Per clinic policy, we do not prescribe long-term controlled substances (i.e. benzodiazepines) for the management of anxiety. Any patient previously prescribed these medications will be weaned and/or recommended to seek a higher level of care.
Yes! Patients can choose to be seen virtually for their initial and/or follow-up visits.