Concierge medicine is primary care sold by annual membership, where a physician keeps a smaller patient list and offers faster access in exchange for the fee.
What a retainer means on a Pittsburgh income
Pittsburgh's median household income is $65,742 [5]. A $2,250 to $2,930 MDVIP-style fee would be about 3.4% to 4.5% of that [1] [2]. GAO's 2005 survey, the oldest baseline, found annual fees from $60 to $15,000 with $1,500 the most common [7]. Fees have moved up since, and the AAFP notes concierge practices typically serve higher-income patients [8].
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Allegheny Health Network's executive program
AHN lists an Executive Health and Wellness Program [4]. An executive physical is a one-time, in-depth checkup rather than ongoing membership care. We did not confirm a price, so ask what tests are included and whether insurance is billed for any of them. Compare programs in executive physicals.
Membership fees to compare
| Practice | Model | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDVIP physician, Phoenix, AZ | Concierge | $2,250 a year | [1] |
| MDVIP physician, Bronxville, NY | Concierge | $2,930 a year plus $70 labs | [2] |
| PartnerMD | Concierge | $2,600 to $3,600 a year | [3] |
| Typical DPC practice | Direct primary care | $50 to $100 a month | [8] |
No Pennsylvania DPC statute
DPC Frontier lists no Pennsylvania law defining direct primary care; 2017 bills are not shown as enacted [6]. DPC can still operate. Since January 1, 2026, IRS rules let HSA owners pay qualifying DPC fees, capped at $150 a month for an individual, from their HSA [9] [10]. Employers now fund 60% of active DPC memberships, according to Hint Health's 2026 report [11]. See direct primary care and find a DPC practice.
If you are on Medicare
About 15.6% of Pittsburgh residents are 65 or older [5]. Medicare does not pay concierge membership fees, and doctors who accept assignment cannot charge the fee for Medicare-covered services [12]. Read concierge medicine and Medicare. Other cities: Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Baltimore.
Questions people ask
How much does concierge medicine cost in Pittsburgh?
Does AHN offer executive physicals in Pittsburgh?
Allegheny Health Network lists an Executive Health and Wellness Program. A price was not published [4].
Does Pennsylvania have a direct primary care law?
DPC Frontier lists no Pennsylvania DPC law, and 2017 bills are not shown as enacted [6].
Can I pay for direct primary care with an HSA?
Since January 1, 2026, qualifying DPC fees up to $150 a month for one person ($300 for a family) can be paid from an HSA [9].
Does Medicare cover concierge fees?
Medicare does not pay the membership fee. A doctor who accepts assignment also cannot charge extra for services Medicare covers [12].
Sources
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- MDVIP physician page, Phoenix, AZ. MDVIP, Oct 17, 2026.
- MDVIP physician page, Bronxville, NY. MDVIP, Oct 17, 2026.
- Concierge medicine cost. PartnerMD, Oct 17, 2026.
- Executive Health and Wellness Program. Allegheny Health Network, accessed 2026-10-17.
- QuickFacts: Pittsburgh city, Pennsylvania. U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 estimates and 2020-2024 ACS; accessed 2026-10-17.
- Pennsylvania: direct primary care laws. DPC Frontier, accessed 2026-10-17.
- Physician services: concierge care characteristics and considerations for Medicare (GAO-05-929). U.S. Government Accountability Office, Aug 12, 2005.
- Direct primary care. American Academy of Family Physicians, accessed 2026-10-17.
- Notice 2026-5: health savings accounts and direct primary care. Internal Revenue Service, Dec 9, 2025.
- Treasury, IRS provide guidance on new tax benefits for HSA participants (IR-2025-119). Internal Revenue Service, Dec 9, 2025.
- Hint Health releases 2026 Direct Primary Care Trends Report. Hint Health via PR Newswire, Apr 23, 2026.
- Concierge care. Medicare.gov (CMS), accessed 2026-10-17.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed clinician about your own care.