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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. 

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SCHEDULING:

EXISTING WELLSPRING MEMBERS: Message your preferred days of week, times of day, the urgency of your need and preference for an in-person or virtual appointment through the Spruce app or Members Only Number.

The staff will offer available options. (Or you may call if needed). 

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

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NEW PATIENT INQUIRIES

IMPORTANT ! 

Before requesting potential membership:

First, review the website thoroughly, including the FAQ section, so you will thoroughly understand how a DPC practice works and can work for you.  Then email us at Hello@WellspringDirect.com with NEW PATIENT 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 to allow plenty of time for your questions.

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We accept a limited number (panel)

of patient members to ensure our accessibility to existing members.

We are continually refining our processes and efficiency and

assessing our capacity.  We are nearing and likely will reach our capacity in 2026, though we generally won't restrict college student memberships.

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 2 or more business days in advance.

  • Requests received after hours will be refilled during business days/hours.

  • Send refill requests through the Spruce app or message us through the Members Only Number. 

  • Put "REFILL" in the subject line. 

  •  Do not rely on pharmacy notifications. They will send requests for medications you do not need. 

  •  It is your responsibility to keep up with   expiring refills before you run out.

  • If there is a problem with one of your medications, please let us know right away. â€‹â€‹

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