Melissa Carone, FNP-C

01/19/2024

Hello!

I've accepted a primary care position at NACA (Native Americans for Community Action) family health center that now allows me to take insurance! For the time being I am only rarely accepting patients at Proximity Primary Care and focusing my available time on my existing clients. If you would like to be considered for my direct primary care practice you can email me your name, date of birth, and primary medical concerns and I will review these on a case by case visit. My email address is melissa@melissacaronenp.com. Please note you cannot be considered if you have medicaid or medicare.

A lot of why I started my practice was to have longer visits and good communication with my patients. NACA provides this for me while also allowing me to take insurance and see medicaid/medicare patients. You don't have to be Native American to go to NACA but if you are their services are free of charge. To get started with them you can give the front desk a call at 92877331245. I look forward to continuing to serve the flagstaff community!

03/24/2023

Accessing healthcare should be easy! I offer direct primary care services through telemedicine, office visits, and home visits! No more waiting for weeks to get in just to wait again in a waiting room to be seen for 10 minutes! I offer evening, same day, and weekend appointments upon request. All visits allow for at least an hour of time. I see all ages and manage chronic diseases, acute illnesses, weight loss medications, substance abuse treatment, anxiety, depression, and more. For $75 monthly you can become part of the direct primary care movement. Let's step away from corporate healthcare and insurance-based time limits and partner to achieve your health goals! No long term contracts required and it is ok to do just one month. 50% off for students!

You can contact me directly at 9282355518 by text or call/voicemail or email me at melissa@melissacaronenp.com anytime to learn more!

03/17/2023

Happy St. Patty's day! Are you ready to become a direct primary care member and take control of your health and wellness? I'm currently offering a 50% discount for students! Don't wait 8 weeks to be seen for 10 minutes after waiting all day at a busy clinic. Instead you can become one of a limited number of patients who can have their medical provider (me!) by their side. I'm always a phone call or a text away. I treat a wide variety of conditions including weight management, chronic diseases, substance abuse, mental health conditions, and acute visits/complaints. Get the individual, accessible healthcare you deserve today for $75/month ($37.50 for students)! I treat all ages and I am happy to come see your sick child at home so you don't have to make them sit in a waiting room all day! I also offer telemedicine visits and office visits. I have a limited number of open spots so don't wait! Call me or text me at 928-235-5518 or email me at melissa@melissacaronenp.com for more information.

03/08/2023

Happy international women's day! What better way to celebrate and empower female healthcare workers than to join my direct primary care practice! I am the sole owner (and only employee) of Proximity Primary Care. I charge $75/month for unlimited calls, texts, and visits. All visits allow for at least an hour of time so we can address your needs holistically. I have experience in all primary care, diabetes, weight loss medications, opioid use disorder, and more. Call or text today at 928-235-5518 for a free DPC consultation to learn more!

01/18/2023

Why are medical visits expected to be no more than 15 minutes?
Why do providers address one or two issues at a time instead of evaluating you holistically?
Why is it so difficult to contact your healthcare provider directly? \
Why don't providers do home visits?

Unfortunately, the answer to these questions is that it takes 2000+ patients to "fill" a doctor or nurse practitioner's schedule. In order to keep most practices afloat providers need to think about what the insurance companies will reimburse and not just about what their patients need. I've worked in the US medical system for 5 years and I can no longer pretend that 15 minutes is an appropriate amount of time to spend with a patient.

The solution? Direct primary care! Direct primary care is a movement in the primary care industry towards boutique medicine. Instead of taking insurance I charge affordable rates of $75/month for unlimited visits, texts and calls. Each of my visits are allotted at least 60 minutes of time. My goal is to take care of 100 patients as well as I possibly can instead of struggling to rush through a 2000 patient panel. I am a family nurse practitioner with over 5 years of experience in primary care, chronic disease management, addiction management, migraines, women's health, weight management, gender affirming care, HRT, diabetes, and a wide variety of acute and chronic ailments. I offer same day, evening, and weekend appointments upon request. I offer office visits, telemedicine visits, and home visits. I can see all ages and I will come to your sick child instead of you having to take them out in the cold. I don't have staff and all of my patients have my direct contact information. Membership is month to month and can be canceled or paused at any time. Call, text, or email me anytime to learn more. I can't wait to help you achieve your goals.

Proximity Primary Care, LLC
711 N Beaver st. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 928-235-5518
Fax: 928-773-1150
Email: melissa@melissacaronenp.com

Please note I am unable to see all AHCCCS patients and some Medicare patients at this time.

01/05/2023

Are you tired of healthcare providers that spend 15 minutes with you and don't listen?

At proximity primary care, I offer direct primary care. This means that each appointment is given at least 60 minutes of time. There are no long wait times and each of my patients has my direct contact information so that I am always available for them. I don't take insurance because insurance companies insist on 15 minute visits and addressing only a few issues at a time. Insurance companies require staff which inherently separates me from my patients. Insurance companies require a panel size of 2000 patients. Instead I work alone and I charge $75 a month for unlimited texts, calls, office visits, and home visits. Office visits are available in a convenient downtown location. I offer evening, weekend, and same day availability. Instead of taking care of 2000 patients in 15 minute increments I want to take care of 100 patients in the most careful and thorough way possible.

I have over 5 years of experience in chronic disease management, diabetes, COPD, weight management, anxiety, depression, insomnia, addiction, opioid use disorder, gender affirming care, women's health, men's health, heart disease, and a wide spectrum of other acute and chronic illnesses. I see all ages and I can come see your sick child at home instead of having to take them out in the cold. I offer compassionate, personalized care and I can't wait to help you reach your health goals. Membership can be canceled at any time. Since I can only take 100 patients spots are filling up fast! If you're interested don't hesitate to contact me at the information below. Please note that I am unable to take medicaid/AHCCCS patients:

928-235-5518 (call or text)
melissa@melissacaronenp.com
melissacaronenp.com
Fax: 928-773-1150
711 N Beaver st. Flagstaff, AZ 86001

10/21/2022

Are you looking for a primary care provider who cares and listens to you? I offer primary care for all ages, women's health, STD testing, chronic disease management, diabetes management, weight loss medications, addiction management, depression/anxiety treatment, gender affirming care, and more. I charge affordable rates of $75/month for unlimited calls, texts, and visits. You can cancel at any time and you can add on family members in the same household for $25 each. You'll never get another inflated bill from your insurance company and each patient visit is set aside for at least an hour. Same day, weekend, telemedicine, office, and home visits available on request. This is a great resource for anyone who is uninsured, underinsured, or just tired of being rushed through our bustling healthcare system.

Call/text: 928-235-5518
Email: melissa@melissacaronenp.com
Website: melissacaronenp.com
Office address: 711 N Beaver st Flagstaff, AZ 86001

P.S. Now also accepting blue cross blue shield insurance as an alternative to monthly membership

09/26/2022

The U.S. healthcare system sucks. Let's try something different with direct primary care! At Proximity Primary Care, I got rid of the insurance companies, office staff, long wait times, and 15 minute appointments. For $75/month you get unlimited texts, calls, and hour long visits. I am a family nurse practitioner with 5 years of experience in primary care for all ages, chronic disease management, addiction management, women's health, weight management, gender affirming care, and more. Family discounts are available and membership can be canceled at any time. Same day, evening, and weekend appointments are available upon request. Patients may choose between home visits, office visits, and telemedicine. If you are uninsured, underinsured, or just tired of being rushed through a typical doctor's office I would love to help you. I can't wait to provide you with compassionate, personalized, excellent care. Call, text, or email me at the information below to get started today.

Proximity Primary Care
711 N Beaver st, Flagstaff AZ 86001
928-235-5518
melissa@melissacaronenp.com

09/18/2022

Are you looking for a primary care provider who cares and listens to you? I offer primary care for all ages, women's health, STD testing, chronic disease management, diabetes management, weight loss medications, addiction management, depression/anxiety treatment, gender affirming care, and more. I charge affordable rates of $75/month for unlimited calls, texts, and visits. You can cancel at any time and you can add on family members in the same household for $25 each. You'll never get another inflated bill from your insurance company and each patient visit is set aside for at least an hour. Same day, weekend, telemedicine, office, and home visits available on request. This is a great resource for anyone who is uninsured, underinsured, or just tired of being rushed through our bustling healthcare system.

Call/text: 928-235-5518
Email: melissa@melissacaronenp.com
Website: melissacaronenp.com
Office address: 711 N Beaver st Flagstaff, AZ 86001

08/20/2022

08/13/2022

Are you looking for a primary care provider who cares and listens to you? I offer primary care for all ages, women's health, STD testing, chronic disease management, diabetes management, weight loss medications, addiction management, depression/anxiety treatment, gender affirming care, and more. I charge affordable rates of $75/month for unlimited calls, texts, and visits. You can cancel at any time and you can add on family members in the same household for $25 each. Same day, weekend, telemedicine, office, and home visits available on request.

Call/text: 928-235-5518
Email: melissa@melissacaronenp.com
Website: melissacaronenp.com
Office address: 711 N Beaver st Flagstaff, AZ 86001