Concierge Medicine at SivIMed
At SivIMed, Dr. Usha Sivakumar maintains a significantly smaller practice so she can offer what every patient deserves: a doctor who has the time to listen, the availability to respond, and the expertise to coordinate every aspect of your care.
A Different Kind of Primary Care
Concierge medicine is a membership-based model of primary care built around one principle: your doctor should have the time and availability to truly know you. By maintaining a smaller patient panel, Dr. Usha Sivakumar is able to offer patients longer appointments, same-day or next-day scheduling, and direct communication.
For an annual membership fee, you receive an enhanced level of care that goes well beyond what Medicare or commercial insurance covers. Your insurance continues to work the same way it always has—office visits, lab work, and specialist referrals are still billed to your plan. The membership fee covers the additional time, availability, and coordination that define the concierge experience.
This is medicine the way it should be: thoughtful, unhurried, and centered entirely on you.
Your Concierge Membership Includes
When you call during business hours, you will speak with a knowledgeable staff member who genuinely cares about your well-being. Messages are returned promptly. For urgent concerns outside regular hours, Dr. Sivakumar makes every reasonable effort to be personally available—helping you avoid unnecessary urgent care or emergency room visits.
Unhurried, Thorough Appointments
Standard appointments are scheduled for approximately 30 minutes, with your Comprehensive Annual Health Assessment lasting up to 60 minutes. Every visit is designed to address all of your questions and concerns, not just the most pressing one. There is time to discuss symptoms in depth, review how your treatment plan is working, and make thoughtful adjustments.
Little to No Wait Time
Your time matters. We work to start every visit promptly so that your time is spent with the doctor, not in the waiting room.
Preventive Care and Wellness Planning
We believe the best medicine is proactive, not reactive. Dr. Sivakumar partners with you to build a personalized wellness strategy focused on fitness, weight management, and long-term health goals. We also help you identify and evaluate wellness providers and programs in the community to support your journey.
Care Coordination
When you need a specialist, Dr. Sivakumar personally coordinates referrals and communicates directly with your care team to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Care for Your Family
Dependent children of members, ages 18 to 26, are welcome to join the practice at a reduced membership fee. And if out-of-town family or friends become ill while visiting you in Frederick, we are happy to see them in our office without requiring a membership; We will simply bill their insurance or offer our self-pay rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does concierge medicine cost at SivIMed?
The annual membership fee for concierge care at SivIMed can be paid annual, semiannually, or quarterly. See fees here.
Do I still need health insurance with a concierge membership?
Yes. Office visits, lab work and specialist referrals are still billed to your insurance. The membership covers the extra time, availability, and coordination.
Does SivIMed's concierge program accept Medicare patients?
Yes, SivIMed’s concierge program accepts Medicare for office visits and medically covered services. The membership fee is for enhanced benefits and non-covered services.
What is the difference between concierge medicine and traditional primary care?
Concierge patients get a smaller patient panel, 30-minute standard visits and 60-minute annual assessments, same-day or next-day appointments, and direct communication with the doctor.
How do I reach Dr. Sivakumar after hours as a concierge member?
Concierge patients can reach Dr. Sivakumar outside of office hours for urgent issues. The best methods for contacting Dr. Sivakumar are provided upon enrollment.
Ready to Experience Concierge Care?
Learn more and become a member. We look forward to partnering with you on the path to better health.