Concierge medicine is a membership model of primary care in which patients pay a retainer for more time and access, usually on top of insurance.
A small, older, high-income city
Santa Monica had 90,082 residents in July 2025 [3]. Nearly one in five, 19.5%, is 65 or older, and the median household income is $114,885 [3]. That makes Medicare rules central for many buyers here, and it means the city's residents can draw on practices across Los Angeles County, not just inside city limits.
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Price benchmarks
| Option | Price | What it includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sollis Health Signature (Southern California) | From $4,000/year | Care coordination, on-site imaging and labs, specialist referrals | [2] |
| MDVIP physician pages (3, outside California) | $2,250 to $2,930/year | Annual wellness program; insurance billed for other care | [5][6][7] |
| One Medical (lists Los Angeles) | $199/year | 24/7 messaging and video; visits billed to insurance | [1] |
| Typical DPC (AAFP) | $50 to $100/month | Primary care visits; usually no insurance billing | [8] |
Full list: Concierge Fee Index. Background: is concierge medicine worth it.
Medicare in a city where one in five is 65+
Medicare does not cover concierge membership fees [9]. A doctor who accepts assignment cannot use the fee to charge extra for covered services, and any noncovered items in the fee require an Advance Beneficiary Notice [9]. Doctors who do not accept assignment can charge up to 15% above the Medicare-approved amount [9]. Ask any practice to explain, in writing, how it bills Medicare. More: concierge medicine and Medicare.
California rules
California has no law directly addressing direct primary care, per DPC Frontier [4]. Federal HSA rules still apply: since January 1, 2026, DPC fees up to $150 a month for one person can come from an HSA, but not fees for practices that also bill insurance [10]. Check any physician with the Medical Board of California [11].
Longevity testing on the Westside
Prenuvo lists Los Angeles and Pasadena locations [12]; Whole Body scans cost $2,499 [13]. The radiologists' professional group, the ACR, says the evidence does not justify total-body screening for people without symptoms or risk factors [14]. Function Health listed its lab testing membership at $365 for the first year [15]. Galleri lists at $949 and is not FDA-cleared or approved [16]. Compare longevity clinics and longevity blood tests.
How to shortlist a practice
- Shortlist two or three practices and ask each for its fee schedule.
- Ask what the fee covers and what goes to insurance or Medicare.
- Confirm the doctor's license with the Medical Board of California [11].
- Read the cancellation terms.
Nearby: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Orange County. See the concierge doctor guide and concierge overview.
Questions people ask
How much does concierge medicine cost in Santa Monica?
Does Medicare cover concierge fees in California?
No. Medicare does not cover concierge membership fees [9].
Does California have a direct primary care law?
DPC Frontier says California has no law directly addressing direct primary care [4].
What share of Santa Monica residents are over 65?
The Census Bureau reports 19.5% of Santa Monica residents are 65 or older [3].
Where is the nearest Prenuvo scan center to Santa Monica?
How do I check a California doctor's license?
Use the Medical Board of California license lookup [11].
Sources
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- One Medical membership. One Medical, seen 2026-10-17.
- Sollis Health membership. Sollis Health, seen 2026-10-17.
- QuickFacts: Santa Monica city, California. U.S. Census Bureau, V2025 estimates, accessed 2026-10-17.
- California: direct primary care laws. DPC Frontier, page (c) 2024, accessed 2026-10-17.
- MDVIP physician page: Phoenix, AZ. MDVIP, seen 2026-10-17.
- MDVIP physician page: Arlington, TX. MDVIP, seen 2026-10-17.
- MDVIP physician page: Bronxville, NY. MDVIP, seen 2026-10-17.
- Direct primary care. American Academy of Family Physicians, accessed 2026-10-17.
- Concierge care. Medicare.gov, accessed 2026-10-17.
- Notice 2026-5: HSA changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Internal Revenue Service, Dec 9, 2025.
- Medical Board of California. Medical Board of California, accessed 2026-10-17.
- Prenuvo locations. Prenuvo, accessed 2026-10-17.
- Prenuvo pricing. Prenuvo, accessed 2026-10-17.
- ACR statement on screening total body MRI. American College of Radiology, Apr 17, 2023.
- Function Health pricing. Function Health, accessed 2026-10-17.
- The Galleri test: cost. GRAIL, accessed 2026-10-17.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed clinician about your own care.