FAQ
Indigo Health M.D. is a concierge, medical practice. It is a personalized wellness clinic run by Dr. Sonu Bhalla who has practiced medicine for over 23 years in anesthesiology and internal medicine.
In our approach, the patient panel is kept low, providing a more personalized service to each patient. We limit memberships thereby emphasizing quality over quantity. Furthermore, this practice combines modern, conventional medicine with Eastern principles, striving to elevate health care to its fullest potential.
Indigo Health M.D. does not take insurance. Patients pay for services directly. The membership plan is billed monthly. However, when you go for labs to Tricore or a specialist such as cardiology, they will perform the service and they will bill your insurance accordingly.
This practice model does not replace traditional health insurance. Our office functions as a primary care clinic and a wellness clinic. We are not an urgent care or an emergency room, and we don't offer treatments outside of the scope of a traditional clinic. Dr. Bhalla strives to care for his patients proactively, thereby minimizing a life of disease. However, patients occasionally fall off a ladder, injure themselves playing sports, or otherwise require referral to a specialist. Patients are advised to carry insurance for such eventualities or for the potential of hospitalization.
Patients may sign up as members for $2340 to $3000 per year, divided in quarterly payments per year. The price of the membership depends upon age and patient complexity.
Relaxed, extended visits generally 2-3 times longer than a conventional practice; personal communication with Dr. Bhalla; the use of telemedicine; all appointments made within 2-3 days and some made the same day or next day; and principles that value prevention/wellness, along with healing, as the standard of care.
Some appointments are available that same day; many can be made for the next day; and most appointments are available within 2 to 3 days.
Annual visits are 1 hour and follow-up visits are 30 to 45 minutes depending on their needs and availability. In certain cases, members may need even more time.
Many patients need just a quick answer or guidance over the phone. This is easily accomplished by the doctor himself who will generally respond within 48 hours. So, if you call Monday afternoon, you will generally get a call back by Tuesday morning or afternoon. In many cases, the answer to your question will be given within a few hours! But please remember, Indigo Health M.D. is not an urgent care or emergency department. It is an office-based practice for holistic care. Those that need immediate care must go either to an urgent or emergent care facility.
Dr. Bhalla will see people 18 years up to 99+ years.