Prickly Pear.

DIRECT PRIMARY CARE

Care without the middleman.

Direct Primary Care is a membership model where you pay your doctor directly. No insurance company sits between you and your care. Your monthly fee covers unlimited visits, same-day access, and time with a doctor who listens.

Because Dr. Cindy doesn't bill insurance, she keeps her panel small. That means longer visits, faster replies, and care built around you instead of billing codes.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

What your membership covers.

Unlimited office visits

See Dr. Cindy when you need to, with no copays or per-visit fees.

Same-day or next-day appointments

Most patients are seen the same day they call.

Telemedicine visits

Use video or phone when an office visit is not needed.

24/7 direct access

Text or call Dr. Cindy directly, not an answering service.

Preventive care & annual exams

Comprehensive wellness visits and screenings.

Chronic disease management

Ongoing care for diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, and more.

Acute illness & injury care

Colds, infections, sprains, and other urgent needs handled in-house.

Minor in-office procedures

Skin biopsies, wound care, joint injections, and more.

Medication management

Prescription management, refills, and pharmacy coordination.

Discounted lab work

Wholesale lab pricing, often 80 to 90 percent less than insurance-billed labs.

Discounted radiology

X-rays, ultrasounds, and imaging at negotiated cash rates.

Bilingual care

Dr. Cindy speaks fluent English and Spanish. No interpreter needed.

What's not included.

DPC covers primary care, not hospital stays, specialist care, surgery, or the ER.

Pair it with a high-deductible health plan. Dr. Cindy can help you think through the right fit.

MEMBERSHIP PRICING

Transparent pricing.

Ages 18–44

$95/mo

Ages 45–64

$120/mo

Ages 65+

$150/mo

Child with parent

$30/mo

No contract. Cancel with 30 days notice. Discounted labs and imaging are available separately.

YOUR JOURNEY

From waitlist to care.

01

Join the waitlist

Fill out a short form. It takes under 2 minutes, with no payment or commitment.

02

A spot opens

When a membership spot opens, you get 48 hours to claim it. The waitlist is first come, first served.

03

Meet Dr. Cindy

Start with a free 20-minute visit. Ask anything and see if the fit is right.

04

Membership starts

You get direct contact with Dr. Cindy and same-day scheduling when needed.

05

Care begins

Now you have unhurried, personal care built around you.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Yes. Every member gets Dr. Cindy's direct number. Text or call anytime and she responds herself. For after-hours emergencies, she triages by phone. It is not an answering service. It is your doctor.

Yes. Video and phone visits are included at no extra charge when your concern does not need an office visit. No copay. No portal login. Dr. Cindy calls or video-chats with you directly.

Dr. Cindy coordinates specialist referrals for you. She recommends trusted specialists in Houston, sends your records, and follows up after your visit. You are not left to navigate the system alone.

DPC is not insurance. Pair your membership with a high-deductible health plan to cover hospital stays, specialist care, surgery, and the ER. Because DPC handles most routine primary care, many patients lower what they spend on traditional coverage.

When a spot opens, we contact you in the order you joined. You have 48 hours to claim it. If you miss that window, you keep your place and we reach out again at the next opening. Joining the waitlist is free.

Your first visit is a full intake that usually lasts 60 to 90 minutes. Dr. Cindy reviews your medical history, medications, family history, and goals. It feels like a real conversation, and you leave with a clear care plan.

Ready to know your doctor?

Join the waitlist, or start with a free 20-minute Meet & Greet with Dr. Cindy.

(713) 574-9821 · info@pricklypearfm.com · 4216-A Ella Blvd, Houston TX 77018