No. We don’t bill insurance for your visits with Dr. Simmons. Instead, we use a direct primary care model—see the next question to learn more!

DPC is a modern approach to primary care that puts patients and relationships first and is becoming popular across the country. Instead of billing insurance for each visit, we charge a flat, affordable monthly membership fee. This allows for longer visits, easier access to your doctor, and truly personalized care—without surprise bills or rushed appointments.

Yes—most of the time. While we don’t bill insurance for your visits, we work with it every day to help you use your insurance benefits for things like imaging, lab work, medications, and specialist referrals. We’re happy to help you navigate those parts of the system when needed.

Absolutely. Same-day and next-day appointments are a core part of how we care for our patients. You shouldn’t have to wait two weeks when you’re sick or worried about something. Good care should be timely, and we make that a priority.

Yes! Dr. Simmons is the only Menopause Society Certified Practitioner in the New Braunfels area, offering specialized, evidence-based care for menopause and perimenopause. He also treats low testosterone and other hormone-related issues in men. We take a thoughtful, whole-person approach—unlike some hormone clinics that treat every problem like a hormone imbalance

Yes! We offer an evidence-based, comprehensive approach to weight loss that includes support for nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress. When appropriate, Dr. Simmons also prescribes weight loss medications such as Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Liraglutide, Qsymia, and Contrave.

Short answer: Yes!
Longer answer: Many patients have used HSA funds for DPC in the past, but it was a gray area. Thanks to a federal law signed in July 2025, it is officially allowed as of January 1, 2026.

Your membership covers a wide range of care, including:

- All visits with Dr. Simmons (in-person or virtual, as often as needed)

- Annual exams, sports physicals, and chronic care visits

- Direct access to Dr. Simmons via text, phone, or email

- Yearly lab panel (blood counts, liver/kidney function, cholesterol, thyroid, A1c, and PSA for men)

- Flu, COVID, and strep testing

- Urinalysis (for UTIs)

- EKGs

- Ear Wax removal

- Skin biopsies, stitches, joint injections, and other minor in-office procedures

Yes, we recommend it. While DPC covers your primary care needs, it is not a replacement for insurance. You’ll still want a health plan for emergencies, hospitalizations, surgeries, or specialty care—things like car accidents or a cancer diagnosis that can result in major costs. DPC and insurance work best when used together.