DeKalb MD: Direct Primary Care
Internal Medicine • Fort Payne, AL
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
617 Gault Avenue North, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Phone
%28256%29%20979-1633
info@dekalbmd.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What is DeKalb MD Direct Primary Care?
DeKalb MD Direct Primary Care is a network of healthcare clinics in Alabama and Tennessee that operate on a monthly membership fee and do not take insurance.
How does the membership work?
Members pay a monthly membership directly to DeKalb MD and receive direct access to their Primary Care Provider, including a phone number to reach them anytime.
What is included with the membership?
Any procedure that can be done in the office is included; house calls and after-hours visits are offered at no additional charge; outside lab testing and imaging are negotiated at reduced prices.
Do you have to use insurance for care?
No. DeKalb MD works directly with you instead of insurance.
Is there a limit to patient load?
There are fewer patients than in traditional practices to maintain the quality of care.
Are medications, labs, and imaging included?
Included medications, labs, and imaging are part of the membership.
What if I need care outside business hours?
House calls and after-hours visits are available at no extra charge.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.9 stars (193 reviews)
- FindMyDirectDoctor: 5 stars (66 reviews)
Patients praise
- High accessibility and ease of scheduling appointments with minimal to no wait times
- Staff and physicians perceived as caring, professional, and attentive listeners who provide individualized attention
- Convenience of on-site medication and direct, personalized communication via text or phone
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding the management and limitation of pain medication prescriptions
- Frustration over perceived lack of progress in diagnosing or treating chronic issues despite repeated visits and associated costs
- Dissatisfaction with re-enrollment fees upon canceling membership
"My wife and I have been listened to and have been taking care of more here then we have ever been anywhere else. Dr Vernie is very professional doctor we have ever met. . . . They have changed our lives tremendously."
— LocalityBiz (Fort Payne location review)"I have been going to different doctors begging for help and all they do is take my money and call me fat, I thought this place would be different but it’s not. ... This place doesn’t care about its patients just their money."
— LocalityBiz (Chattanooga location review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- DeKalb Primary Care Relocating in Rainsville | News | times-journal.com — Sep 3, 2025
- Local Doctor retires after providing 40+ years of service | Alabama Mountains — Aug 1, 2025
- times-journal.com | DeKalb County's Oldest Newspaper — Jul 4, 2026
- Direct Primary Care - United Medical — Feb 24, 2026
- Worth Med bringing boutique medical care to Dubois County - Dubois County Free Press, Inc. — May 19, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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DeKalb Regional Medical Center (Fort Payne) is part of DeKalb Cardiology/DeKalb Medical Group, a physician-led medical practice with primary and specialty care across multiple locations. The Fort Payne headquarters and three offices (including Decatur, GA) provide various primary and specialty services through affiliated physicians. If you’re seeking a specific provider, contact the Fort Payne locations at one of the listed phone numbers or visit dekalbmedicalgroup.com to locate and schedule with a DeKalb Regional/DeKalb Cardiology provider. Key details: - Headquarters: Fort Payne, AL - Offices: Fort Payne (306 Medical Center Dr SW), Fort Payne main site, and Decatur, GA (2665 N Decatur Rd Ste 730) - Phone line options: multiple numbers including 256-845-3150 and 256-979-1550 - Services: primary and specialty care through DeKalb Cardiology/DeKalb Medical Group network If you need a specific provider (name, specialty, or location), please specify and I can guide you to the exact contact or provider listing.
Summary: Dekalb Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is a Fort Payne, Alabama-based regional medical center offering orthopedic and sports medicine services. Key details: headquarters in Fort Payne, AL; phone 256-845-3150; homepage dekalbregional.org. The organization has a small workforce (about 4 employees) and limited online presence (monthly visits ~3,718; bounce rate 0.3%; pages/visit 2.1). It appears under the broader DeKalb Regional Medical Center umbrella and is connected to DeKalb Regional Medical Center and DeKalb Clinic. Categories include healthcare, orthopedics, sports medicine, patient privacy, and patient advocacy. Note: The provided extract centers on Dekalb Orthopedics and Sports Medicine rather than general Internal Medicine services; for Internal Medicine specifics at DeKalb Regional Medical Center Fort Payne, consider visiting the official site or contacting the center directly.
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