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In DPC practices, a relatively low monthly membership fee, often less than your phone or cable bill, (and for young-adult pricing, up to 53% cheaper than a Starbucks Caffe Americano each day!) pays for your comprehensive primary health care, whenever, wherever, and however you need it, all without copays! 

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There are age-based and category-based memberships described below. There are prepayment discounts and most services are provided at little to no additional cost. Some prescription medications dispensed at wholesale prices, without long waits and potentially more cheaply than at your pharmacy. DPC practices may potential save you on your overall healthcare costs. 

REGISTRATION FEES

- First Time Registration Fee $75 may apply​

- Only one registration fee charged per family members joining together. 

- Most category memberships do not have registration fees. 

Age-Based Membership Fees (prepayment discounts available & listed below.)
          Percentage Discount is approximate to one month fee per interval
 

Billing Cycle
Ages 4-18
Ages 19-34
Ages 35-64
Ages 65+
Monthly
$45
$70
85
$99
3- month prepayment (-15% of 1 month per interval)
$114 (-$7)
$199 (-$11)
$242 (-$13)
$282 (-$15)
6-month prepayment (-33% of 1 month per interval)
$255 (-$15)
$397 (-$23)
$482 (-$28)
$561 (-$33)
Annual prepayment (1 month free per year)
$495 (-$45)
$770 (-$70)
$935 (-$85)
$1089 (-$99)

Category-Based Membership Fees * (No Registration Fees For Most)

Mental Health (MH) Consult (requires referral)
MH Consult Problem - Only Care
College Students (non-local, or individual)
Employer Sponsored (All Ages)
Medical Student/ Resident
Initial Assessment and Treatment (1 fee for 30 days)
Ongoing Mental Health Care
Continuity Care for Students
Employer Paid Plans (Low Cost Supplemental Benefit)
Discounted Plans for Medical Trainees
50 min initial consult
Follow with us or return to PCP for care
Acute and Chronic Care
Full or partially sponsored membership
Primary Care + Exposure to DPC model of care
1 or 2 - 30 min follow up visits.
Mon. - Thur. Office hours (only)
Prepaid Semester Plans
No enrollment fee if 5 or more enrolled employees
Flexible Hours for Medical Rotations
$175 First Month
$60 / Month
$275 Each Semester // $500 Prepay Spring & Fall // $110 Both Summer Terms.
$80 / month **
$40 / month **

 ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS

- Maximum $280/ month for single family household up to 6 persons.

REGISTRATION FEES

- First Time Registration Fee $75 may apply

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- One Registration Fee per Household Joining Together, discounted when accepted,

 

- Some category memberships do not have registration fees. 

 

​- $150 first re-enrollment fee after a > 30 day lapse in membership

 

​- $250 second re-enrollment fee after second 30 days lapse in membership, if accepted. 

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ADDRESS

535 Jack Warner Pkwy NE Ste G2 Tuscaloosa AL, 35404

DIRECTIONS

  • Wellspring is located in the

  • Riverside Office Center (ROC)

—a group of small brick buildings on Jack Warner Pkwy, just East of McFarland Blvd (Hwy 82).

  • From Jack Warner,  coming from either direction, turn into ROC on the South (Campus) side, just East (Away from Campus) of McFarland Blvd/ Hwy 82 

  • From McFarland Blvd/ Hwy 82 going in either direction, take the Jack Warner Pkwy exit heading East / (Away from campus)— ROC is immediately ahead.

  • Enter ROC and veer left at the large oak tree. Ours is in the last building on the left, the center suite, G2. 

  • We share office space with Flowstate Physical Therapy.

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SCHEDULING:

EXISTING WELLSPRING MEMBERS: Email your preferred days of week, times of day, the urgency of your need and preference for an in-person or virtual appointment to hello@WellspringDirect.com.

The staff will offer available options.

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If urgent, sick or hurt, call the office Monday- Thursday  or message / call Dr. Ellis if after-hours.

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NEW PATIENT INQUIRIES

We accept a limited number (panel) of patient members to maximize our accessibility to existing members. We are continually refining our processes and efficiency and assessing our capacity. We periodically pause adding new members until additional spots become available but we can add you to our waiting list.  We generally don't restrict members in certain categories.

IMPORTANT ! 

First, review the website thoroughly, including the FAQs, that you may thoroughly understand how a DPC practice works.  Then email us at Hello@WellspringDirect.com with INQUIRY in the subject line

   and include your name, age, (or         that of the person you are inquiring for), along with email & phone number. Include any specific questions or interest in category memberships and if you wish a call back or email reply.  You may call the office but my staff may need to plan a call back if busy. 

OFFICE HOURS

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  • ​​​Mon - Thur 8 am – 4:30 pm

  • Not in office on Friday

  • Wed. PM: Only virtual appointments with Dr. Ellis.

  • Flexible appointment times may be considered on an individual basis.

   

        REFILLS

  • Current / Active Wellspring Members

  • Request routine refills 3+ days in advance.

  • Will be refilled during business days/hours.

  • Email refill requests to Hello@WellspringDirect.com

  • Put "REFILL" in the subject line. 

  •  Do not rely on pharmacy notifications. 

  •  It is your responsibility to keep up with   expiring refills and low supply.

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