Frequently Asked Questions
About Concierge Medicine
Concierge medicine combines a membership model with health insurance coverage, allowing patients to enjoy highly personalized, attentive care while still using their existing insurance benefits. This approach offers enhanced availability, and hands-on coordination with specialists and insurers. Direct Primary Care (DPC), by contrast, operates outside of insurance with a flat fee for primary care services, which may require patients to manage coverage separately for care beyond the practice.
Concierge patients benefit from longer, more in-depth appointments, direct communication with their doctor, preventive care, personalized wellness plans, and a focus on overall health and wellness. You can also schedule same or next-day appointments for urgent issues.
Yes, concierge doctors often coordinate referrals to specialists and assist in making navigating the healthcare system easier. As part of the Privia network, Dr. Sues can easily make referrals based on your individual needs.
Concierge medicine appeals to individuals who value truly personalized care and are willing to prioritize it in their healthcare budget. We also offer flexible payment options to make this model available for a range of budgets.
Concierge practices have the luxury of time to dive deeper into lifestyle factors that traditional practices often rush through. This proactive approach leads to better outcomes for conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
Health is unpredictable. Concierge medicine allows you peace of mind knowing that whenever you are feeling less than your best, your doctor is available the same- or next-day to see you.
About Prosperity Primary Care
Concierge patients can see Dr. Sues as often as medically needed. With fewer patients, concierge doctors offer same-day or next-day appointments that are not rushed.
Dr. Sues is available by phone for urgent issues and may see you outside of regular office hours.
By intentionally limiting patient panel size, concierge medicine patients are able to avoid long waits. This ensures space in the office schedule for same/next day visits for urgent issues.
All of the local hospitals now utilize hospitalists. While Dr. Sues does not admit to any hospital, she is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital. Should you need to be hospitalized, Dr. Sues will be able to communicate with the hospitalists who care for you and coordinate care with them.
About Insurance
Yes, you are advised to continue your health insurance coverage. Neither the concierge membership fee nor the amenities take the place of general health insurance coverage.
Dr. Sues intends to remain an in-network provider for Medicare and many major PPO insurance plans and will bill your insurance directly for professional services that are covered by those plans.
Prosperity Primary Care accepts many major insurance plans, including TRICARE. Click here to view a list of accepted insurance plans.
