It’s not insurance
Pay us directly with a low quarterly membership and small visit fees. Keep your insurance for hospitals and specialists.
Welcome to the neighborhood
Unhurried primary care, right in the neighborhood.
Brentwood Family Practice is a direct primary care clinic in Austin’s Crestview & Brentwood neighborhoods — longer visits, transparent prices, and a doctor who actually knows you. For ages 6 and up.
A simpler way to get care
Care that puts you first — not paperwork
Direct primary care cuts out insurance middlemen so you get more time, more access, and prices you can actually see.
More time with your doctor
Longer, unhurried visits and a real relationship with Dr. Fardal — not a different face every time.
Transparent pricing
Know what things cost up front. No surprise bills, no insurance claims, no guessing.
For the whole family
Preventive, chronic, and sick care for kids, teens, and adults ages 6 and older.
What we do
Everyday primary care, done well
Preventive & wellness
Annual visits, screenings, and personalized guidance to keep you healthy.
Chronic condition care
Thoughtful, ongoing management of conditions like blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid, and more.
Acute & sick visits
Same- or next-day care for the illnesses and injuries life throws at you.
In-office testing
On-the-spot testing for strep, COVID-19, flu, and urinary concerns — results while you’re here.
Telehealth visits
Secure video or phone visits when it’s the right fit, so care fits your schedule.
ADHD & weight management
Evaluation and ongoing management, including appropriate medications when indicated.
Good to know: Your membership covers the primary care we provide here. Care we don’t provide — hospital and ER visits, specialists, imaging, and outside labs — isn’t included, so we recommend keeping health insurance for those.
Simple, transparent pricing
Membership plans
Billed quarterly. Members also pay a small fee per visit (below). No contracts — cancel anytime.
Child
$59
per quarter
Adult
$179
per quarter
Two adults
$339
per quarter
One adult + up to 3 children
$299
per quarter
Two adults + up to 3 children
$399
per quarter
Member visit fees
| Visit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard visit (about 30 min) | $40 |
| Initial, annual, or preventive (about 60 min) | $80 |
Not a member? Per-visit pricing
| Visit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard visit (about 30 min) | $180 |
| Initial or annual visit (about 60 min) | $320 |
Membership is not insurance and is not a substitute for it. Prices shown are current rates and may change; see your agreement for details.
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Meet your doctor
John Fardal, DO
Board-certified family physician caring for the Crestview & Brentwood community.
“I started Brentwood Family Practice to practice medicine the way it should be — with time to listen, clear prices, and real relationships with the families I care for.”
Rooted here
Proud to care for Crestview & Brentwood
These mid-century neighborhoods have their own charm — from the Crestview shopping center to the beloved community “Wall of Welcome” mosaic. We’re a neighborhood practice in the truest sense: local, familiar, and here for the long run.
A note for Medicare patients: We’re currently unable to accept Medicare patients for covered services. Because Dr. Fardal remains enrolled in Medicare through other work, federal rules don’t allow direct-pay care for Medicare beneficiaries until he formally opts out. If you’re on Medicare (including Medicare Advantage), please reach out before scheduling and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Is this health insurance?
No. Brentwood Family Practice is a direct primary care practice. You pay us directly — a low quarterly membership plus small visit fees, or a simple per-visit fee — and we don’t bill insurance. It’s not a health plan, and it doesn’t replace one.
Do I still need insurance?
We recommend it. Your membership covers the primary care we provide here. You’ll still want health insurance (or another plan) for things we don’t provide — hospital stays, emergencies, specialists, imaging, and outside labs. Many members pair us with a high-deductible or catastrophic plan.
Do you accept Medicare?
Not at this time. Because Dr. Fardal currently remains enrolled in Medicare through other work, federal rules don’t allow him to see Medicare patients on a direct-pay basis until he formally opts out. If you’re enrolled in Medicare (including Medicare Advantage), please let us know before scheduling.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. When it’s appropriate for your concern, you can be seen by secure video or phone. Some issues still need an in-person visit, and we’ll tell you when that’s the case.
What ages do you see?
We care for patients ages 6 and older — kids, teens, and adults.
Do you manage ADHD and weight, including medications?
Yes. We evaluate and manage ADHD and offer medical weight management, which may include appropriate medications at the provider’s discretion. Some of these are controlled substances and involve a short treatment agreement and monitoring.
What about after-hours or emergencies?
We’re an outpatient primary care practice, not an emergency room. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER. For non-urgent needs, reach out and we’ll get you in.
How do I become a patient?
Reach out, choose membership or per-visit care, complete a few onboarding forms, and come in. See “Becoming a patient” below.
Becoming a patient
Getting started is easy
- Reach out. Call or email us to say hello and ask any questions.
- Choose your care. Join as a member or be seen per visit — whatever fits.
- Complete your forms. A few quick onboarding and consent forms before your first visit.
- Come in. Meet Dr. Fardal and get care that finally has time for you.