Best online primary care
Circle Medical, PlushCare, K Health, Teladoc, MDLIVE, and LifeMD span every online-primary-care model. Grouped by insurance, price, and access.
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There is no single best provider for everyone. The right option depends on services needed, location, insurance, price, membership preferences, and care format. Below, we group providers by these factors so you can decide.
If you have commercial insurance
Accepts commercial payers for primary-care visits.
If you want to pay per visit (no membership)
Cash-pay marketplace or one-time visit pricing.
If you want AI-triaged urgent care
Symptom-checker triage followed by clinician review.
If you need same-day availability
Same- or next-day appointment slots advertised.
Things to consider
- Online primary care is not a substitute for in-person care for procedures, imaging, or lab work — most providers refer out or ship at-home kits when needed.
- For ongoing chronic-disease management, an insurance-first provider usually beats cash-pay over time.
Frequently asked questions
Can online primary care handle a physical?
Online primary care can handle history-taking, medication management, and lifestyle counseling. A complete physical exam typically requires in-person care.
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