Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers Rhode Island residents an alternative to traditional insurance-based healthcare. With 8 providers across 4 cities, patients can find affordable monthly membership plans that cover primary care services without copays or deductibles. Monthly membership plans range from $85 to $125, with an average of $94 per month. DPC practices typically offer longer appointments, same-day or next-day availability, direct physician access via phone or text, and transparent pricing without insurance billing.
Across the 4 practices we track in Rhode Island, the average DPC membership runs $94 per month, with plans ranging from $85 to $125. 8 of those practices (200%) are currently accepting new patients. 8 offer telehealth visits, useful for residents in rural counties or for follow-up care between in-person appointments. Coverage now reaches 4 Rhode Island cities, so most patients can find a DPC option within driving distance. At $94/mo, the typical Rhode Island DPC membership sits in line with the national average of $93/mo.
Regulatory note for Rhode Island: Rhode Island does not currently have a DPC-specific statute; practices operate under the state's general medical practice framework.
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Across the 4 DPC practices we track in Rhode Island, the average membership is about $94 per month. Plans range from $85 to $125 per month. The fee covers unlimited primary care with no copays.
Connectedly Health lists 8 Direct Primary Care providers across 4 practices in 4 cities in Rhode Island.
Yes — 8 of the DPC practices we track in Rhode Island are currently accepting new patients. Each listing shows its current status so you can find one taking members near you.
Yes. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1, 119th Congress), signed July 4, 2025, made Direct Primary Care memberships HSA-eligible starting January 1, 2026. Monthly fees under $150 per individual (or $300 per family) qualify as tax-deductible medical expenses, so you can pay with pre-tax HSA or FSA dollars.
Direct Primary Care covers everyday primary care, but most members still keep a high-deductible or catastrophic insurance plan (or a health sharing plan) for emergencies, hospitalizations, and specialist care. DPC handles routine and preventive visits; insurance covers the big, unexpected costs.
All 8 direct primary care providers in Rhode Island are verified against the U.S. federal NPPES (National Provider Identifier) registry maintained by CMS.
Our direct primary care guidance draws on the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and DPC Frontier.
Reviewed by the Connectedly Health Editorial Team · Last updated July 2, 2026. Editorial standards & how we verify providers.