Frequently asked questions about Phase Care.

Direct primary care is a membership model in which patients pay the practice directly for ongoing primary care. Phase Care does not submit insurance claims for its membership services. This creates more room for access, longer visits, and an ongoing physician-patient relationship.

Adult membership is $250 per month with no enrollment fee. Primary care visits provided by Phase Care do not have a separate office-visit copay.

Yes. Membership is available regardless of the insurance you carry. Phase Care does not bill insurance. Direct primary care is not health insurance, and coverage may still be useful for prescriptions, labs, imaging, specialists, hospital care, and emergencies outside the membership.

Membership includes primary care visits and ongoing clinical monitoring provided by Phase Care. That can include preventive care, chronic care, many acute concerns, medication management, care planning, direct communication, and virtual visits when appropriate.

Prescriptions, laboratory testing, imaging, hospital care, specialists, and other outside services are separate patient costs. Phase Care will be clear when a recommended service is outside the membership. See the pricing page for a complete breakdown.

Under current federal rules, some otherwise eligible patients may be able to contribute to an HSA while participating in a qualifying direct primary care arrangement and use HSA funds for qualifying membership fees. Individual circumstances vary; consult a qualified tax adviser. See IRS Notice 2026-5.

Yes. Your personalized program can include medical assessment, labs, nutrition and activity guidance, prescription options such as Wegovy or Zepbound, and ongoing monitoring. Medication and laboratory costs are separate. Learn more about weight & metabolic health care.

Yes. Phase Care starts with your symptoms, overall health, and testing, and offers testosterone replacement therapy when it makes medical sense—with ongoing monitoring to keep the plan working. Read about the men’s health approach.

Phase Care provides adult primary care for patients in Fresno, Clovis, and surrounding communities.

Yes, virtual visits are available for concerns that can be appropriately evaluated remotely. Dr. Sheikh will recommend in-person, urgent, emergency, or specialist care when needed.

Yes. If you are not ready to enroll, you can schedule a complimentary first visit to meet Dr. Sheikh and discuss whether the membership fits your needs. Ongoing treatment requires membership.

No. If you are ready to join, you can go directly to the secure membership enrollment form.

Cancellation arrangements are customized to each member, taking changes in circumstances into account. Contact Phase Care to discuss cancellation or changes to your membership.

Yes. Phase Care members have access to same-day or next-day appointments. Virtual visits are available when appropriate for the concern. Contact the practice to arrange a member appointment.

Yes. Members have after-hours access to Dr. Sheikh. Phase Care is not an emergency service; call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department in an emergency.

Phase Care is not an emergency service. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for an emergency.