Frequently Asked Questions
Direct Primary Care is a healthcare model where patients pay a monthly membership fee directly to their physician, bypassing traditional insurance for primary care services. This allows for longer appointments, same-day or next-day access, and a more personalized doctor-patient relationship without the constraints of insurance billing.
We operate on a direct-pay model, which means we do not bill insurance for our services. However, we can provide you with detailed receipts (superbills) that you may submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement, depending on your plan. We recommend maintaining catastrophic or high-deductible health insurance for hospitalizations, emergencies, and specialist care.
Membership includes unlimited office visits, same-day or next-day appointments when available, extended visit times, direct communication with Dr. Wolf via phone/text/email, and access to our patient portal. Some services like labs, imaging, and procedures may have additional costs, but we work to provide these at significantly reduced rates.
While similar in offering personalized care, DPC typically has lower monthly fees than concierge medicine because we don't bill insurance at all. Concierge practices often charge higher fees and still bill insurance. Our model keeps overhead low, passing savings directly to you.
Yes! Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) can typically be used for our membership fees and any additional services. We recommend confirming with your specific plan administrator.
OMM is a hands-on approach to diagnosis and treatment that DOs (Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine) are uniquely trained to provide. It involves using the hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. Techniques can help relieve pain, restore range of motion, and support the body's natural healing processes.
Yes, we offer telehealth consultations for appropriate concerns. This is particularly useful for follow-up visits, medication management, and situations where an in-person exam isn't necessary. Telehealth visits are included in your membership.
Longevity medicine focuses on optimizing healthspan—the years you live in good health—rather than just treating disease. This includes evidence-based interventions for metabolic health, sleep optimization, exercise guidance, nutritional strategies, and preventive screenings to help you live better, longer.
You can schedule an appointment by contacting us through our website's contact form, calling the office, or sending a direct message if you're an existing member. New patients start with an initial consultation to discuss their health goals and determine if our practice is a good fit.
Our clinic is located in Asheville, NC. We see patients in-person from the greater Asheville area and Western North Carolina. For certain consultations and follow-ups, we can see patients throughout North Carolina via telehealth.