Answers to common questions about home-based primary care
This is real, ongoing primary care. Dr. Matulis becomes your primary care physician—seeing you regularly, managing your chronic conditions, and being available when you need him. This is not an urgent care or one-time visit service.
Not necessarily. Dr. Matulis serves as your primary care physician. You can keep seeing specialists as needed—we'll coordinate with them. If you have an existing PCP you want to keep, we can discuss how to structure care, but most patients transition fully to our practice.
Visit frequency depends on your medical needs. Some patients are seen monthly; others every few months. After a hospitalization or when conditions are unstable, we may visit more frequently. We'll work with you to determine the right schedule.
Absolutely. We encourage it. Having family present helps everyone stay informed and involved in care decisions.
A DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is a fully licensed physician who can prescribe medication, perform procedures, and specialize in any area of medicine—just like an MD. DOs complete rigorous medical training and are held to the same standards. Many emphasize a whole-person approach to care.
For patients with Traditional Medicare and a Medigap supplement, most visits have little to no out-of-pocket cost. We bill Medicare directly. This is not a concierge practice—we don't charge membership fees.
Currently, we only accept Traditional (Original) Medicare—the red, white, and blue card. We do not participate in Medicare Advantage plans. If you're not sure what type of Medicare you have, we can help you figure it out.
Call or text us. We do our best to be available and responsive. For true medical emergencies (chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, etc.), call 911.
For emergencies, always call 911. For non-emergency concerns, please call or text our main number and we will respond as soon as possible.
No, you don't have to be bedridden. "Homebound" for Medicare purposes means that leaving your home is difficult and requires considerable effort. You might need help from another person, a wheelchair or walker, or special transportation. Occasional trips to the doctor, church, or a family event don't disqualify you.
Yes. We provide care wherever you live—your own home, a family member's home, assisted living, or residential care facilities. We do not provide care in skilled nursing facilities (nursing homes) that have their own medical staff.
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