WHAT IS PEAKMED?

PeakMed is an innovative Direct Primary Care medical practice, with several Health Centers serving Denver and Colorado Springs. For a flat-rate membership (think “health club”), individuals, families and business members get unlimited access to quality health care services.

PeakMed empowers you to bypass the conventional health insurance bureaucracy, and get your primary healthcare needs without the cost and anxiety associated with insurance premiums, deductibles and co-pays.  In other words, PeakMed lets you “go direct,” with no middleman. This includes not only conventional care such check-ups, physicals and diagnosis, but also wellness care, urgent care and much more.

At PeakMed Direct Primary Care, there are no long waits, rushed or impersonal appointments.

PeakMed members can schedule same or next day appointments Monday through between the hours of 9am and 5pm. After hours, general questions and prescription refill request can be emailed to your doctor M-F during normal business hours. If you have an emergency on a weekend or after business hours, your doctor can be reached for advice 24 hours a day 7 days a week by text or telephone.

HOW ARE WE ABLE TO CHARGE SO LITTLE FOR OUR SERVICES?

The truth is, health care is not as expensive as everyone thinks. Unfortunately, a typical medical practice needs a staff of 4 to 5 people to support and process insurance coding, billing and collecting, not to mention changing patient insurance circumstances and follow-up filling. These associated costs increase the overhead of every medical practice but doesn’t do anything to improve anyone’s health.

PeakMed does it differently. By going direct, PeakMed avoids the costly overhead, and passes that savings on to our Members. Another major benefit is that with far less administrative overhead, PeakMed doctors now have far more time to invest in consultations with Member/patients.

PeakMed’s unique business model empowers our doctors to focus deeply on patient care, handling one-fourth the number of the patients of conventional primary care doctors. Your PeakMed doctor has the time to build relationships with you and other patients and provide real quality care, at an affordable price. It’s the way it used to be in private practice decades ago! Today, we are leading the direct primary care movement and setting the example on how to deliver better health care.

HOW DO I PAY FOR MY MEMBERSHIP?

Members are charged a flat monthly fee, paid by credit card that automatically renews on a month-to-month basis. A 30-day written notice is required to cancel a PeakMed Membership.

CAN CHILDREN BECOME PEAKMED MEMBERS?

Yes. Children from birth to 17 are welcome. All child members must be accompanied by an adult membership.

DOES PEAKMED OFFER FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS?

Yes. PeakMed offers Family membership discounts including discounted memberships for Couples; married couples, significant others and/or domestic partnerships.

IF MY EMPLOYER PAYS FOR MY MEMBERSHIP, WILL THEY HAVE ACCESS TO MY MEDICAL RECORDS?

The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) protects the confidentiality and security of healthcare information. PeakMed adheres to all HIPAA rules and regulations. You and your doctors are the only ones with access to your medical records unless otherwise authorized by you in writing.

DO I NEED INSURANCE TO BE A MEMBER AT PEAKMED?

Starting in 2014 the Affordable Care Act requires everyone to have health insurance or pay a penalty – we strongly recommend that you purchase health insurance to cover services not covered at PeakMed Direct Primary Care.

Your PeakMed membership does not qualify as Affordable Care Act insurance. However, your membership at PeakMed decreases overall healthcare costs by eliminating co-pays, deductibles, and urgent care visits. Also, because we are membership-driven, we can offer wholesale pricing on lab work and prescriptions, saving our members even more money.

We can assist you in finding answers to questions about finding the right health insurance to supplement your PeakMed membership.

WILL YOU ACCEPT MY HEALTH INSURANCE AT PEAKMED?

No, PeakMed DOES NOT accept any insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid.

WHAT DOES MY PEAKMED DIRECT PRIMARY CARE MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE?

PeakMed Doctors invest the time needed to be thorough and focused on healthy outcomes for our Members. If you don’t see what you are looking for on the list of services below, ask us, and don’t be surprised if the answer is “yes. 

¥ Adult & Pediatric Care (except for children’s routine vaccinations)

¥ Chronic Disease Management: High blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol etc.

¥ Mental Health & Wellness

¥ Sports Medicine, including InBody 570 body composition analysis

¥ On-Site Pharmacy with wholesale pricing

¥ Blood draws with low-cost test results

¥ Wound care, including stitches, staples and/or surgical glue

¥ Dermatology procedures: skin tag removal, wart removal, skin biopsies

¥ Annual & School Sports Physicals

¥ EKG & Pulmonary Function Testing

¥ Counsel on safe health behaviors, self-care skills, diet or lifestyle changes

PeakPeakMed member enjoy the benefit of making same day or next appointments with little or no wait times. There is no limit to the number of times our members can visit their doctor at PeakMed, and pre-existing conditions are never a problem.

Non-urgent communications can be addressed through email during normal business hours M-F. If you need to reach a PeakMed Doctor on a weekend or after business hours, your PeakMed doctor can be reached for advice 24 hours a day 7 days a week by text or telephone.

ARE MY MEDICATIONS COVERED BY MY MEMBERSHIP?

PeakMed Health Centers have pharmacies on-site, and prescriptions can be filled the day of your doctor visit. No more having to make another stop at your drug store after your appointment.

Your PeakMed Membership entitles you to access our on-site pharmacy, with wholesale pricing on generic medications. Drug pricing ranges widely, but one example of a “Tier1” drug price can be as low as $1.25 for a month, to $8.00 for 3-month supply at a PeakMed pharmacy. This single benefit to PeakMed Members can save hundreds of dollars every year on medications alone.

WHAT LABS ARE COVERED WITH MY MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP?

Point of care testing is done inside the doctor’s office. Basic controlled testing such as urine dip testing, pregnancy testing, and strep are performed at no charge.

There is no charge for blood draws. Specimen samples are sent out to our testing lab partners for analysis and there is a charge for lab results.

PeakMed has relationships with testing labs which entitle our PeakMed Members to substantial savings at or near wholesale pricing on those services. For instance, an annual screening to measure thyroid, sugar (glucose), electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, cholesterol, and liver function can cost approximately $300 at a retail testing lab, compared to just $33 at a PeakMed partner lab.

WHAT IF I NEED IMAGING OR X-RAYS?

Talk with your PeakMed Doctor about this, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the savings you’ll experience, without sacrificing quality. PeakMed has negotiated discounts with independent imaging groups that are far below market prices. PeakMed Doctors are happy to coordinate your imagining needs and coordinate with your radiologist the follow-up care you need.

WHAT IF I NEED TO SEE A SPECIALIST?

PeakMed is a direct primary care practice.  We provide far more services than conventional primary care, but sometimes more complex diagnostic procedures are referred to specialists.

That said, another vitally important advantage for PeakMed Members is special expedited access to over 100 medical specialists. In many (but not all) cases, instead of waiting for a specialist, your PeakMed Doctor has access to a large network of specialists via virtual conference access.

Remember that membership fees paid to PeakMed do not cover specialist fees or fees due to any medical professional other than PeakMed Direct Primary Care; this is where your health insurance comes in. That said, your PeakMed Doctor will assist in coordinating the best specialty care you need.

After specialist care, your PeakMed doctor will help you formulate a plan (if appropriate) that includes components of further testing, medication, therapy, diet or life-style changes, education, and follow up results of treatment.

WHAT IF I’M OUT OF TOWN WHEN I NEED A DOCTOR?

If you are a PeakMed Member and in are need of medical care while out of town, don’t hesitate to contact your PeakMed Doctor via phone, text or email (expect fastest response via phone or text). Our goal is to take care of you wherever you are.

We hope to be able to help remotely, but if we can’t, we will do our very best to connect you to someone in your area that can get you the care you need.

HOW DO I PAY FOR MY MEMBERSHIP?

Members are charged a flat monthly fee, paid by credit card that automatically renews on a month-to-month basis. A 30-day written notice is required to cancel a PeakMed Membership.

CAN CHILDREN BECOME PEAKMED MEMBERS?

Yes. Children from birth to 17 are welcome. All child members must be accompanied by an adult membership.

DOES PEAKMED OFFER FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS?

Yes. PeakMed offers discounted family memberships including couple memberships; married couples, significant others and/or domestic partnerships.

IF MY EMPLOYER PAYS FOR MY MEMBERSHIP, WILL THEY HAVE ACCESS TO MY MEDICAL RECORDS?

The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) protects the confidentiality and security of healthcare information. PeakMed adheres to all HIPAA rules and regulations. You and your doctors are the only ones with access to your medical records unless otherwise authorized by you in writing.

ARE MY MEDICATIONS COVERED BY MY MEMBERSHIP?

PeakMed Health Centers have pharmacies on-site, and prescriptions can be filled the day of your doctor visit. No more having to make another stop at your drug store after your appointment.

Your PeakMed Membership entitles you to access our on-site pharmacy, with wholesale pricing on generic medications. Drug pricing ranges widely, but one example of a “Tier1” drug price can be as low as $1.25 for a month, to $8.00 for 3-month supply at a PeakMed pharmacy. This single benefit to PeakMed Members can save hundreds of dollars every year on medications alone.

WHAT LABS ARE COVERED WITH MY MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP?

Point of care testing is done inside the doctor’s office. Basic controlled testing such as urine dip testing, pregnancy testing, and strep are performed at no charge.

There is no charge for blood draws. Specimen samples are sent out to our testing lab partners for analysis and there is a charge for lab results.

PeakMed has relationships with testing labs which entitle our PeakMed Members to substantial savings at or near wholesale pricing on those services. For instance, an annual screening to measure thyroid, sugar (glucose), electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, cholesterol, and liver function can cost approximately $300 at a retail testing lab, compared to just $33 at a PeakMed partner lab.

WHAT IF I NEED IMAGING OR X-RAYS?

Talk with your PeakMed Doctor about this, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the savings you’ll experience, without sacrificing quality. PeakMed has negotiated discounts with independent imaging groups that are far below market prices. PeakMed Doctors are happy to coordinate your imagining needs and coordinate with your radiologist the follow-up care you need.

WHAT IF I NEED TO SEE A SPECIALIST?

PeakMed is a direct primary care practice.  We provide far more services than conventional primary care, but sometimes more complex diagnostic procedures are referred to specialists.

That said, another vitally important advantage for PeakMed Members is special expedited access to over 100 medical specialists. In many (but not all) cases, instead of waiting for a specialist, your PeakMed Doctor has access to a large network of specialists via virtual conference access.

Remember that membership fees paid to PeakMed do not cover specialist fees or fees due to any medical professional other than PeakMed Direct Primary Care; this is where your health insurance comes in. That said, your PeakMed Doctor will assist in coordinating the best specialty care you need.

After specialist care, your PeakMed doctor will help you formulate a plan (if appropriate) that includes components of further testing, medication, therapy, diet or life-style changes, education, and follow up results of treatment.

WHAT IF I’M OUT OF TOWN WHEN I NEED A DOCTOR?

If you are a PeakMed Member and in are need of medical care while out of town, don’t hesitate to contact your PeakMed Doctor via phone, text or email (expect fastest response via phone or text). Our goal is to take care of you wherever you are.

We hope to be able to help remotely, but if we can’t, we will do our very best to connect you to someone in your area that can get you the care you need.

HOW DO I CANCEL MY MEMBERSHIP?

A 30-day written notice is required to cancel PeakMed memberships. Please call your local PeakMed Health Center to inform us of your wish to cancel, then email or text your doctor directly to confirm.  NOTE: If your membership is through your employer, and you’d prefer keeping the level of care PeakMed delivers, your PeakMed membership IS transferrable to you personally, or your new employer!