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Direct Primary Care startup cost calculator.

A solo DPC practice typically costs $15,000–$50,000 to launch and breaks even around 60–120 members. Adjust the numbers below to model your own practice.

Your assumptions

Per member, per month

Members at a full practice

Rent, software, supplies, staff

Build-out, equipment, brand & website

At a full panel

Annual revenue

per month

Monthly profit*

Break-even

Recoup startup in

Per-member margin

*Revenue minus monthly overhead, before taxes and your own pay. Estimates for planning only — your numbers will vary.

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Questions, answered

How much does it cost to start a Direct Primary Care practice?

Most solo Direct Primary Care practices cost roughly $15,000–$50,000 to launch — covering build-out or a small lease, basic equipment, brand and website, and practice software. Ongoing overhead typically runs $2,000–$8,000 per month. Use the calculator to model your own numbers.

How many members does a DPC practice need to be profitable?

It depends on your fee and overhead. At a $75/month membership covering about $4,500 in monthly overhead, a practice breaks even around 60 members and reaches a comfortable income between 300 and 600 members.

How much can a Direct Primary Care doctor make?

Revenue scales with panel size and membership price. For example, 400 members at $75/month is $360,000 per year before overhead — subtract your monthly costs to estimate take-home pay.