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Concierge and longevity medicine in Cincinnati

Cincinnati patients can choose between concierge medicine, with annual fees often in the low thousands of dollars, and direct primary care, which Ohio addressed in law in 2019 [1]. In-state, Cleveland Clinic runs a concierge program in Cleveland but does not publish its fee [2]; national benchmarks seen Oct 17, 2026 run $2,250 to $3,600 a year [3] [4].

Updated Oct 17, 2026By the Wellchosen Health editorial team

Medical review: pending. A licensed clinician has not yet reviewed this page.

Concierge medicine is a model of primary care in which patients pay a periodic fee for better access, longer visits and coordination, while covered care may still be billed to insurance.

Ohio DPC law
Ohio Rev. Code 3901.95 (HB 166, 2019) [1]
Cincinnati median household income
$52,909 [5]
Residents 65+
13.5% [5]
Cleveland Clinic concierge (Cleveland, OH)
Fee not published [2]

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Ohio's direct primary care law

Ohio passed direct primary care provisions in HB 166 of the 133rd General Assembly in 2019, at Ohio Revised Code 3901.95 [1]. DPC Frontier lists Ohio among 32 states with a DPC law [6]. That matters in Cincinnati, where the median household income is $52,909 [5]: a direct primary care plan at the AAFP's typical $50 to $100 a month [7] costs far less than most concierge retainers.

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Concierge programs in Ohio

Cleveland Clinic Concierge Medicine lists Cleveland, Ohio among its US locations. It includes 24/7 physician access, same- or next-day appointments on most weekdays, an annual comprehensive health assessment, chronic disease management, specialist coordination, vaccinations at cost, and all office and virtual visits with the concierge provider. The fee is not published [2]. National networks such as MDVIP set fees per physician [8].

Fee benchmarks for a Cincinnati comparison
OptionFeeNotesChecked
Direct primary care (AAFP)$50 to $100 a month [7]Generally no insurance billingOct 17, 2026
MDVIP physicians (3 pages, outside Ohio)$2,250 to $2,930 a year [3] [9]Wellness program plus insurance for other careOct 17, 2026
PartnerMD$2,600 to $3,600 a year [4]No Ohio location listedOct 17, 2026
Cleveland Clinic ConciergeNot published [2]Cleveland, OH and Florida, Nevada sitesOct 17, 2026
Fees change. Ask for a written contract. Guide: concierge medicine cost.

Medicare and HSA rules

Medicare does not cover concierge membership fees, and a concierge fee cannot include extra charges for Medicare-covered services when the doctor accepts assignment [10]. For people with HSAs, IRS Notice 2026-5 allows qualifying DPC fees up to $150 a month per individual to be paid from the account starting in 2026; arrangements that bill insurance are excluded [11]. Employer-paid DPC fees cannot be reimbursed from the HSA [11].

Executive physicals and referral rules

If you want a one-time workup instead of a membership, see executive physical cost. Ohio's medical board can discipline physicians who split fees or accept anything of value for referring patients, unless the law allows it [12]. Check any doctor's license with the State Medical Board of Ohio [13].

Nearby guides: Pittsburgh, Chicago and St. Louis. For weight care, see medical weight loss in Cincinnati. Overview: concierge medicine.

Questions people ask

Does Ohio have a direct primary care law?

Yes. Ohio Revised Code 3901.95, enacted through HB 166 in 2019, addresses direct primary care [1].

How much is concierge medicine in Cincinnati?

We found no published Cincinnati fee. National benchmarks seen Oct 17, 2026 include $2,250 to $2,930 a year at three MDVIP physicians [3] [9] and $2,600 to $3,600 at PartnerMD [4].

Does Cleveland Clinic offer concierge medicine in Ohio?

Yes, Cleveland Clinic lists a concierge medicine location in Cleveland, Ohio. It does not publish the fee [2].

Can Medicare patients join a concierge practice?

Yes, but Medicare does not pay the membership fee, and doctors who accept assignment cannot charge extra for Medicare-covered services through it [10].

Can my employer pay for DPC through my HSA?

No. IRS Notice 2026-5 says employer-paid DPC fees, including through salary reduction, cannot be reimbursed from an HSA [11].

Sources

13 cited
  1. Ohio HB 166 (133rd General Assembly). Ohio Legislature, 2019.
  2. Concierge Medicine. Cleveland Clinic, accessed 2026-10-17.
  3. MDVIP physician page: Mayy Deadrick, MD (Phoenix). MDVIP, seen 2026-10-17.
  4. Concierge medicine cost. PartnerMD, seen 2026-10-17.
  5. QuickFacts: Cincinnati city, Ohio. U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts, V2025; ACS 2020-2024.
  6. Direct primary care state laws. DPC Frontier, page copyright 2024, accessed 2026-10-17.
  7. Direct primary care. American Academy of Family Physicians, accessed 2026-10-17.
  8. What does MDVIP cost and what does my annual fee cover?. MDVIP, accessed 2026-10-17.
  9. MDVIP physician page: Brooke J. Nevins, MD (Bronxville, NY). MDVIP, seen 2026-10-17.
  10. Concierge care. Medicare.gov (CMS), accessed 2026-10-17.
  11. Notice 2026-5: HSA changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Internal Revenue Service, Dec 9, 2025.
  12. Ohio Revised Code 4731.22. State of Ohio, accessed 2026-10-17.
  13. State Medical Board of Ohio. State of Ohio, accessed 2026-10-17.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed clinician about your own care.

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