Family Medicine
Comprehensive primary care for all ages — from preventive wellness to chronic disease management
Family Medicine is the specialty focused on comprehensive primary care for all ages — from preventive wellness to chronic disease management. OpenDoc separates it into focused subspecialty paths so patients can start in the right care lane before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $25 to $350 across 18 common visit types. Family medicine physicians provide comprehensive, continuous primary care across all ages and organ systems, from newborn visits to geriatric care. A strong primary care relationship reduces emergency room visits by up to 60% and hospitalizations by 30%. OpenDoc provides transparent cash pricing on family medicine services starting at $75 — offering same-week access that eliminates the 3-4 week average wait time for insurance-based primary care appointments.
Common services and transparent pricing
Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available. Pricing last reviewed April 8, 2026.
- Annual Physical / Wellness Exam — $150–$300: Annual Physical / Wellness Exam is a screening-focused family medicine service for earlier detection, monitoring, or preventive care planning.
- Sick Visit (acute illness) — $75–$175: Sick Visit (acute illness) is a common family medicine entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- Preventive Screening Panel (bloodwork) — $75–$200: Preventive Screening Panel (bloodwork) is a screening-focused family medicine service for earlier detection, monitoring, or preventive care planning.
- Chronic Disease Management Visit — $100–$225: Chronic Disease Management Visit is a common family medicine entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- Sports Physical / Pre-Participation Exam — $75–$150: Sports Physical / Pre-Participation Exam is a screening-focused family medicine service for earlier detection, monitoring, or preventive care planning.
- Minor Procedure (laceration repair, I&D, wart removal) — $100–$350: Minor Procedure (laceration repair, I&D, wart removal) is a procedure-oriented family medicine service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
- Joint Injection (corticosteroid) — $100–$250: Joint Injection (corticosteroid) is a procedure-oriented family medicine service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
- EKG (Electrocardiogram) — $50–$125: EKG (Electrocardiogram) is a diagnostic family medicine service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
- Well-Child Visit / Pediatric Checkup — $100–$200: Well-Child Visit / Pediatric Checkup is a screening-focused family medicine service for earlier detection, monitoring, or preventive care planning.
- Mental Health Screening & Medication Management — $100–$225: Mental Health Screening & Medication Management is a common family medicine entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- DOT / CDL Physical Exam — $75–$150: DOT / CDL Physical Exam is a screening-focused family medicine service for earlier detection, monitoring, or preventive care planning.
- Vaccination Administration — $25–$75: Vaccination Administration is a procedure-oriented family medicine service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor visit cost without insurance?
A primary care sick visit costs $75 to $175 cash-pay, while a comprehensive annual physical costs $150 to $300. Basic lab work (metabolic panel, CBC, lipid panel) adds $75 to $200. The total cost for an annual checkup including bloodwork typically runs $225 to $500 — often less than the combined premium, deductible, and copay costs many insured patients pay before ever seeing a doctor.
What is the difference between family medicine and internal medicine?
Family medicine physicians are trained to care for patients of all ages — from newborns to elderly adults — including pediatrics, women's health, and minor surgical procedures. Internal medicine physicians (internists) specialize in adult medicine only. Both are excellent choices for primary care. If you need one doctor for your entire family including children, family medicine is the right choice.
Do I need insurance to get a physical exam?
No. On OpenDoc, you can find family medicine physicians offering annual physicals, typically $150 to $300 cash-pay. This includes a comprehensive exam, health screening, and care plan. Lab work is ordered separately at transparent cash-pay rates. Many patients without insurance or with high-deductible plans find cash-pay physicals more affordable than using their insurance benefits.
How much does a sports physical cost?
A sports physical (pre-participation exam) costs $75 to $150 cash-pay. This includes a focused physical exam, cardiac screening questions, musculoskeletal assessment, and completion of school or league forms. Most sports physicals are valid for one year. Walk-in clinics charge similar pricing but may not have the continuity of a family medicine physician who knows your medical history.
Can a family doctor prescribe anxiety and depression medication?
Yes, family medicine physicians diagnose and treat common mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. They can prescribe SSRIs, SNRIs, and other psychiatric medications. An initial mental health evaluation costs $100 to $225, with follow-up medication management visits at $75 to $150. For complex or treatment-resistant cases, they will refer to psychiatry or psychology.
What is a geriatrician and when should my parent see one?
A geriatrician is a physician with fellowship training in the care of older adults, typically 65 and older. Consider a geriatrician when your parent has multiple chronic conditions managed by several specialists, takes 5 or more medications, shows signs of memory decline, has experienced falls, or needs help with goals-of-care and advance directive planning. Geriatric consultations cost $200 to $400 cash-pay.
How much does a joint injection cost without insurance?
A corticosteroid joint injection at a family medicine or sports medicine office costs $100 to $250 cash-pay, depending on the joint. This includes the injection, medication, and the office visit. Hospital-based or orthopedic office injections may cost $300 to $600+. Sports medicine physicians can use ultrasound guidance for more accurate placement at $150 to $350 total.
What bloodwork should I get at my annual physical?
A standard annual screening panel includes a complete metabolic panel (kidney and liver function), complete blood count, lipid panel (cholesterol), thyroid function (TSH), and fasting glucose or HbA1c. Additional tests may include vitamin D, B12, and urinalysis depending on age and risk factors. This standard panel costs $75 to $200 cash-pay. Your family doctor will recommend specific tests based on your age, sex, and medical history.