Direct Primary Care in AlbuquerquePrimary care without the rush.
Direct access to a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, longer visits, and same- or next-day appointments in most cases. Right here in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
Your body comes first.
What is direct primary care (DPC)?
Primary care, redesigned.
One simple monthly membership gives you direct access to your physician, longer appointments, easier scheduling, and care without the usual insurance-driven primary care experience. Concierge-style access, without a large annual concierge fee.
More Time
Appointments that aren't rushed. Initial and follow-up visits are designed to last up to an hour.
Better Access
Same- or next-day visits when available, which is most of the time with a deliberately limited patient panel.
Direct Relationship
Reach your physician without navigating layers of bureaucracy. Dr. Hemmen is available 24/7 most of the year.
Why members choose DPC in Albuquerque
Body1MD vs. traditional primary care
The traditional column describes what is typical in insurance-based primary care, not any particular practice.
How membership works
Three steps from joining to having a physician who knows you.
Join
Book your first visit online in a few minutes, or call the practice. Membership is month-to-month, with no annual contract and no concierge retainer.
Your first visit
A comprehensive consultation of up to an hour, looking at your health from head to toe: your history, your goals, and your preventive care.
Ongoing care and direct access
A personalized plan, same- or next-day visits when you need them, and a physician you can reach directly who stays involved.
Membership pricing
One simple monthly membership.
Join Body1MD's Founding 50 and get direct access to an experienced internal medicine physician, without a large annual concierge fee. We operate outside traditional insurance, which keeps the practice small and the care personal.
Primary care, Under 50
$100/month
Month-to-month. No annual contract.
Primary care, Age 50+
$150/month
Month-to-month. No annual contract.
- Direct access to Dr. Hemmen, available 24/7 most of the year
- Visits designed to last up to an hour
- Same- or next-day appointments in most cases
- No insurance billing: you pay the practice directly
Founding-member pricing is for those who join by December 31, 2026, or before all 50 founder memberships are taken, and is protected as long as your membership is active. Optional wellness and performance services are separately contracted and priced.
Dr. Andrew Hemmen, MD
Your Albuquerque internal medicine physician.
After 20 years treating people when they were sick enough to be in the hospital, Dr. Hemmen decided to practice medicine further upstream. He has served New Mexico since 2008, including as Chief Hospitalist during the opening of Presbyterian Rust Medical Center.
Body1MD was built to give patients more time with their doctor, faster access, and a proactive plan designed to help keep preventable problems from becoming serious ones.
Meet Dr. Hemmen →Care that moves you forward
Primary care, internal medicine, and wellness in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Whether you are managing complex health conditions or looking to optimize how you feel every day, your care is built around you.
Primary Care
Primary care to support your health at every stage. From preventive screenings to managing complex conditions, with direct access to a physician who stays involved.
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Wellness & Performance
Focused on body composition, fitness, motivation, and overall well-being. Personalized plans support sustainable lifestyle changes, improved energy, and long-term health.
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Internal Medicine
An internal medicine approach to more complex care. Comprehensive evaluations and tailored strategies help optimize your health and guide your path forward.
Learn more →Built on trust, focused on results
“I had the privilege of working alongside Dr. Hemmen in the hospital setting for years where I witnessed firsthand the exceptional care he provided. It was an extra level of attention, compassion and care he gave every patient. His excellent bedside manner and genuine compassion made a lasting impression on everyone he cared for.”
Vanetia A.
Read more →Questions about direct primary care
What is direct primary care (DPC)?
Direct primary care is a membership model: you pay your physician a simple monthly fee instead of running primary care through insurance. In exchange you get longer visits, easier scheduling, and direct access to your doctor. Body1MD is a direct primary care practice in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
How much does Body1MD cost?
Primary care membership is $100 a month if you are under 50 and $150 a month at age 50 and over. It is month-to-month with no annual contract. Founding-member pricing is available to those who join by December 31, 2026, or before all 50 founder memberships are taken, and is protected as long as your membership stays active. Optional wellness and performance services are priced separately.
Do you take insurance?
Body1MD does not bill insurance; members pay the practice directly. Many people keep insurance, or a high-deductible plan, for hospital, specialist and emergency care.
How quickly can I be seen?
With a deliberately limited patient panel and three exam rooms, we can almost always offer same-day or next-day appointments.
Who is my physician?
Dr. Andrew Hemmen, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician who has cared for patients in New Mexico since 2008, including more than 20 years of hospital medicine.
Where are you located?
7203 4th St NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107, in Albuquerque's North Valley. Members come from across Albuquerque, Corrales and Rio Rancho. Hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, closed Saturday and Sunday.
A different kind of primary care experience.
Private exam rooms with large displays where you and Dr. Andy review your results together, in a calm office designed around comfort and privacy.
7203 4th St NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm · Closed weekends
