Athens, TN
Direct primary care in Athens.
Unlimited visits with your own provider, routine labs, and over 1,000 medications for $89 a month. Same or next day appointments. We do not bill insurance for our care, so there is no copay at the desk and no claim.
Individual membership
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Address
620 Congress Parkway N
Athens, TN VERIFY:D2
Phone
423.405.1990Hours
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Your care team here
Who you will see in Athens
Dr. Eric Coker MD
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Dr. David Byrd MD
Family Medicine
Kevin Chin RN, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Mandy Croft LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brian Fretwell PA-C, MPH
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Included in every membership
The list, not the brochure
Everyday care
Visits without a meter running
Unlimited visits, same or next day appointments, acute care, chronic disease management, and annual physicals.
Labs and testing
Answers in house
Annual lab work, urinalysis, rapid strep, A1C, cholesterol, EKG, and pulmonary function testing.
Procedures
Handled here, not referred out
Laceration repair, skin lesion removal, joint injection, cerumen removal, and sprain care.
Physicals and testing in Athens
DOT physicals, drug testing, pre-employment screening, fit-for-duty and return-to-work exams are available at this clinic. Included for employees on a DPCA membership, drug testing excepted.
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Common questions
Can I get a same day or next day appointment?
Yes. We cap how many members each provider takes, which is what makes same or next day appointments possible. You can see your provider's calendar and book directly, send a message, or call the clinic. We would rather you schedule so you are not sitting in the waiting room, but we will not turn you away.
What does membership cost?
Adults age 18 and over are $89 a month. Children under 18 are $35 a month. The family maximum is $248 a month for two adults and two or more children under 18. There is no copay at check-in and no deductible, because we do not file a claim for our care.
Is this insurance?
No. DPCA is a membership medical practice, not an insurance company. Your membership covers the care our providers deliver in our clinics. It does not cover hospital stays, specialists, emergency care, or surgery. We recommend every member carry coverage for major medical events, and we can connect you with a local agent who handles that.
How do I become a member?
Sign up online in a few minutes using the Join DPCA button, or call the clinic nearest you and we will walk you through it. Once you are enrolled you get a welcome email and then you book your first visit.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. We are always accepting new patients. Because we cap panel sizes to protect same and next day access, availability at a specific clinic can vary, so it is worth calling the location you want.
This clinic
Dr. David Byrd took his degree at ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine, a program built for rural medicine and primary care, and still serves McMinn County as a hazmat technician and reserve deputy. Kevin Chin joined the Athens community in 2021.
Athens is accepting new patients.
Sign up online in a few minutes, or call 423.405.1990 and we will walk you through it.