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Our patients pay a yearly retainer, which covers a comprehensive history and annual physical as well as ongoing, as-needed medical care. As there are certain procedures and services not covered under this plan, patients also need to retain primary insurance or Medicare.
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Yearly Retainer
Your yearly retainer covers an annual physical as well as ongoing medical support. Rates effective 10/14/19[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ offset=”vc_col-xs-4″][vc_column_text]
Patient
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Monthly Cost
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Annual Cost
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Comprehensive history and annual physical
A one-hour comprehensive history and physical launches the doctor-patient relationship. Patients will provide pertinent old medical records, a thorough family history, and a three-day nutrition diary one week prior to the appointment. The one-hour physical includes: [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Prostate and well-woman exams[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Nutrition and fitness assessment[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Vision and audio testing[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Screening for anxiety and/or depression[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Lab tests, to potentially include comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), complete blood counts (CBC), thyroid function test (TSH) for ages 35+, fasting lipid panel (FLP), cholesterol (HDL and LDL), glucose tests, PSA prostate cancer screening for ages 40+, urinalysis (UA), Microalbumin-Creatinine Ratio for artery-lining health, oxygen saturation, resting EKG and EKG stress test, spirometry, among others deemed necessary[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Screenings for bone density, ankle-brachial index (ABI) for vascular health in the legs[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Update routine immunizations. Tetanus and influenza vaccines are covered.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]If not up-to-date, we coordinate and schedule mammogram for ages 40+ and colonoscopy for ages 50+.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]
Medical Support Services
Ongoing medical support is included under your yearly retainer and includes: [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]24/7 access to your personal physician by email, text, Skype, FaceTime, and/or personal cellphone[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Telephone consultations[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Same day/next day appointments with minimal to no wait times in office[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Extended, relaxed office visits[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]After-hours and weekend office visits, if matters require more than telephone conversation[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]House calls if warranted[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Heart attack and stroke prevention program[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Online wellness program, discounted gym membership[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Hospital visits to act as your advocate with hospital staff and specialists; prompt in-clinic after-care [/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Minor laceration repair, minor skin biopsies, and cryotherapy for skin lesions[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Prompt referral, coordination of care with a strong network of specialists, follow-up to discuss care plan[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Assistance in coordinating care with physicians in other cities if required while you’re traveling[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Pre-operative medical consultations[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]
Related Services and Costs
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Membership in the FitForImpact online wellness program is complimentary.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Discounted gym memberships of $36.95/month + tax are available at Life Changing Fitness, which also offers one-on-one personal training and nutrition coaching options. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Up to 90% discount on lab tests not covered under your annual physical[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Up to 50% discount on X-rays, mammograms, and CT scans[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]
Services and procedures not covered
Patients will need to retain private insurance or Medicare to cover the following, as they are not covered under your yearly retainer: [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Hospitalizations and emergency room visits[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Prescription drugs[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Lab work not covered under annual physical; X-rays, and pap smears pathology evaluation[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Mammograms, MRI, and CT Scans, Echoes, Stress Echoes, Nuclear Stress Tests[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Specialist care, outpatient and surgical procedures, or medical services provided outside our office[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Non-routine immunizations, such as shingles, hepatitis, pneumonia, or meningitis vaccines[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Workers compensation[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]
Recommended/optional tests
Please note that these recommended tests are billed through the lab and are not covered under your yearly retainer. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Cardiac Arterial Wall Inflammatory markers
- F2 Isoprostanes: “lifestyle lie detector”
- HsCRP
- Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio
- Fibrinogen
- Lp-PLA2
- Myeloperoxidase
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Lipoprotein (a): advanced cholesterol test[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Apolipoprotein B (Apo B): advanced cholesterol test[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]NT-Pro BNP for heart function evaluation[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” up=”0″ down=”10″][vc_column_text]Cardiovascular Genetic Tests, recommended as once-in-a-lifetime
- 9P21 “the heart attack gene”
- KIF6
- ApoE gene
- Interleukin-1 gene
- Haptoglobin genotype (diabetics only)
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Dr. David Ball, MD
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”3″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]David W. Ball, M.D. received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. His internship and Internal Medicine residency was completed at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, TN.
His primary focus is functional fitness and wellness. He is the founder/CEO of 4-Ever Fit M.D., a science-based Wellness Company. He is also the co-founder of Tri-Fit, a non-profit organization that promotes wellness through exercise, nutrition, and accountability relationships. He enjoys mountain biking, weight lifting, scuba, working on his farm and spending time with his family.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”#122c3a”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” padding_top=”55″ padding_bottom=”55″][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]