Founders, Dr. Adan Alvarez and his wife, Family Nurse Practitioner Terri Alvarez, created Luxe Primary Practice to provide personalized, accessible and high-quality health care to patients in Bellaire.

Located at 5410 Bellaire Blvd, Ste. D, Luxe Primary Practice takes a unique approach to providing medical care. Luxe Primary Practice follows the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. DPC practices do not accept insurance and offer a monthly membership fee instead.

Although DPC practices do not accept insurance, a membership at Luxe Primary Practice can still benefit patients with insurance who desire better access to high-quality health care. DPC memberships can also benefit patients without insurance, patients with high-deductible health insurance plans, small business owners or self-employed individuals who want lower health care costs.

“We want to take it back to the basics without any middleman to dictate what we can and cannot do,” Terri Alvarez said.

Patients at a DCP clinic do not have to worry about insurance claims and surprise medical bills. With a membership model, patients know what they’re paying for: excellent medical care.

Luxe Primary Practice membership pricing is age-based and cost-effective. Prices range from $55 to $95 a month. The once monthly membership fee includes unlimited access to the clinic, direct access to Dr. Alvarez and extended appointment visits.

This flexibility for patients is one aspect of Luxe Primary Practice that sets it apart.

Dr. Alvarez manages a wide range of medical conditions including chronic disease management, acute disease management, preventative care, sports physicals and well-woman exams. Small procedures such as electrocardiograms, laceration repairs, glucose monitoring and more are also included.

In addition to providing accessible health care, Luxe Primary Practice provides familiarity to its patients.

Dr. Adan Alvarez and Terri Alvarez previously worked at large hospitals where they said they felt pressured to see as many patients as possible, making it challenging to offer a personalized experience to each patient.

Having a smaller patient panel allows Dr. Alvarez, and Terri Alvarez to get to know their patients on a personal level.

“Dr. Alvarez and I know our patients—each and every one of them—because we don't have that large panel,” Terri Alvarez said. “We don't just treat patients, but we're also responsible for their overall mental and emotional health, which is also part of your medical health.”

Dr. Alvarez said he wants every patient who is a member at Luxe Primary Practice to feel like family.

“Our motto is ‘our family caring for yours,’” Dr. Alvarez said. “We want our patients to have a positive experience with every visit.”

Although Luxe Primary Practice is different from traditional practices, the Alvarez’s are passionate about their work and what they bring to the community.

“I know we're definitely going against the grain from traditional practice,” Terri Alvarez said. “I believe that this is the right thing to do. We feel good about it because we're able to provide the care that patients deserve and that they need.”

Learn more

To make an appointment with Luxe Primary Practice, call 713-571-4214 or visit the practice’s website at luxeprimarypractice.com/appointments.

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