Why Choose A Concierge House Call Doctor?
Do you have a difficult time getting to your primary care office?
Do you feel that you are not getting the time and attention that you need from your office visits?
Are you tired of being unable to connect with your doctor's office when you are sick?
Are you frustrated with the lack of communication among your health care team?
Concierge house call medicine is the answer. Concierge house call practices like Schuylkill Medical Associates are few and far between but are changing the way health care is provided to the aging population. SMA is physician owned and operated and you will always be seen by Dr. Pluta. SMA prioritizes personalized and responsive health care for seniors and home bound in the comfort of the home. Dr. Pluta and Shannon will answer your calls and emails directly; they are not outsourced to another party. Their goal is to deliver outstanding health care to all of their patients.
Breaking Insurance Barriers
Medicare and other insurance companies do not pay for the type of work that Schuylkill Medical Associates does. Properly caring for seniors and the home bound requires developing a close relationship with their caregivers, specialists, social workers, nurses, therapists, etc. It requires communication with ER physicians and hospital physicians in the event of a hospitalization. It requires communication with all who are part of your health care team. The time, attention, and follow up that Dr. Pluta gives to each patient is beyond what you would find in an office practice. With the concierge model, you will have a physician who is your advocate, who has your needs and priorities at the forefront, and who willingly communicates with you and your family or caregiver. Dr. Pluta will help you and your loved ones understand your treatment options, and will customize a plan that fits your unique situation. She is available 24/7 for all of her patients. You will always be able to reach her by cell phone or email, and she will make every attempt be available for urgent visits on weekdays, if the need arises.
Dr. Pluta provides concierge home care services in Philadelphia county, Camden county and parts of Montgomery county. To inquire if your location is a covered area, please call the office at 609-208-3232.
The initial intake visit is $825.
The first visit is a comprehensive history and physical. The time is also spent gathering all of the information to form a care team and care plan around the patient. This visit can typically last up to 2 hours.
Each subsequent month is billed at $450/month
This monthly fee is due at the beginning of each month. It can be paid via check, Venmo, ApplePay, Cash App, or bank routing.
Dr. Pluta does not accept insurance and therefore does not bill your insurance for any of the work that she does. (You can deduct her fees as a medical expense on your yearly taxes.) The monthly fee covers your home visits, as well as all paperwork, coordination of care, and communication that occurs during that month. The monthly fee also gives you the benefit of having her cell phone and email. She typically sees patients a minimum of once per month, but the frequency of visits depends on the need of the patient. She does not see patients in the home on nights or weekends but is always available by phone.
The concierge contract is a month-to-month contract.
ADD ON FEES:
$50 travel fee for any patient who lives more than 20 miles from my home.
$50 fee for patients with gastrostomy tubes or tracheostomies that will be changed in the home.