More Time
- 30–60 minute appointments
- Time for questions
- Thoughtful, personalized care
- Less feeling rushed
Direct Primary Care
A better way to care, built around families
How It Works
A simple membership model designed to give families more time with their pediatrician, easier access to care, and a lasting relationship with a doctor who knows their child.
Direct Primary Care is a membership-based model of healthcare. Instead of billing insurance for routine office visits, families pay a simple monthly membership fee. This allows us to offer longer appointments, same- and next-day availability, and direct access to your pediatrician—all without copays or per-visit charges.
It's a model designed around time, accessibility, and relationships, giving us the opportunity to know your child and partner with your family through every stage of childhood.
More Access
- Same or next-day appointments
- Direct messaging with your pediatrician
- After-hours guidance
- Care from a doctor who knows your child
Why Families Choose Dakota Children's
A calmer, more connected way to raise healthy kids.
Time to Listen
30–60 minute appointments so your child is truly seen, heard, and understood.
Reach Your Pediatrician Directly
Text, call, or message your pediatrician directly — no phone trees or staff layers.
One Simple Monthly Membership
Simple monthly membership with no co-pays, no surprise bills, and no insurance hassles.
Care When You Need It
When your child is sick, you shouldn't wait weeks. We prioritize getting you in quickly.
What's Included
Comprehensive care for every stage of childhood.
Your monthly membership covers everything your child needs for primary care — no co-pays, no per-visit charges, and no insurance required for routine visits.
- Well-child & newborn visits
- Sick visits (same/next day)
- Direct messaging with your doctor
- Nutrition & lifestyle guidance
- In-office procedures & minor care
- Developmental & behavioral support
- Integrative & whole-child care
- Care coordination & referrals
Insurance
Insurance & specialty care
Dakota Children's Clinic does not bill insurance for membership-based primary care. Your monthly membership covers the primary care services included in your plan, while you can continue to use your health insurance for services outside the clinic, such as labs, imaging, medications, specialist care, and hospital services.
We recommend maintaining health insurance for care outside of your Dakota Children's membership, including emergencies, hospitalizations, surgery, specialty care, and other major medical needs.
Think of your membership and insurance as serving different purposes: your Dakota Children's membership provides your everyday pediatric care and direct relationship with your pediatrician, while insurance remains available for care beyond the clinic.
Start your family's membership today
Join Dakota Children's Clinic and experience pediatric care built on trust, time, and genuine connection.