Upper County Primary Care

01/03/2026

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12/29/2025

✨ Open Appointments This Week! ✨

Our primary care clinic has availability this week for both established patients and new patients.
We proudly serve patients ages 13+ and are accepting new patient visits at this time!

Contact us today to get scheduled!

Please be aware of our holiday hours:
• Wednesday: Closing at 4 PM
• Thursday: Closed for New Year’s Day

12/22/2025

Many people are surprised to learn how primary care clinics are funded. Unlike hospitals, independent (privately owned), primary care clinics are small businesses. We cover our own rent, staff salaries, supplies, insurance, and equipment. Reimbursement from insurance companies often comes months after care is provided.

Primary care is more like a family-owned grocery store than a big hospital system. We only receive pay when we see a patient in office. Office visits are reimbursed at rates set by insurance companies and Medicare, not by the clinic. A provider could charge $10,000 for an office visit, but they will still get reimbursed at the rate the insurance company decides is fair (patients can look at their "explanation of benefits (EOB)" to see those details).

Primary care is also monitored by the 1) the insurance companies the clinic/provider are credentialed with 2) the DEA and 3) CMS (Medicare). If a provider isn’t caring for patients appropriately, insurers/Medicare can end their agreement with the clinic. Also, if the DEA discovers the provider giving controlled substances without seeing the patient every 3 months, the DEA can revoke the privilege to prescribe any medication.

As for Upper County Primary Care:
•Our clinic is stable and paying its bills
•Like many new practices, it takes years before the owner is paid- I’m still waiting but it is very rewarding just seeing my patients healthier
•It takes years for new clinics to break even. UCPC has been open about 1 ½ years, so I feel like we are doing pretty good!

Please let us know if you have any questions! We're here to help!

12/03/2025

*****Update- I am an independent medical practice that is now a member of Swedish Issaquah Hospital medical staff. That means I can utilize Swedish hospital for specialty care, complex radiology, infusions, and emergency services when needed. Sorry for the confusion!

As of today, I have been approved to be part of Swedish Issaquah medical staff. Another step in the direction of quality health care in Upper County and the surrounding area. I can't wait to keep growing and serving this community!! Call soon for an appointment to get started on your journey to healthier living!

11/11/2025

Happy NP week to all my fellow NP friends!!

11/07/2025

The leaves are changing — and so can your health habits! 🍁

We’ve got a few appointment openings next week for new and existing patients. It’s the perfect time to catch up on your care before the holidays arrive!

Call or message us today to schedule — these fall spots fill up fast! 🩺

10/31/2025

Come get your treat for Halloween from Bobbi and Mark!

10/30/2025

We had such a fun day yesterday! It was abnormally slow, so we learned how to use our new EKG machine. It's absolutely amazing and so easy to use!! Also, Hayden learned that dry fingers don't work with Apple touch ID, she needs to slicken them up with the oil from behind hear ears. 🤣👂 I love having fun with my team! ❤️💕
Make sure you schedule you're appointments before the years end! Deductibles renew in January!

10/08/2025

I just won a new EKG for the clinic! Super thankful!!!!

09/24/2025

Please join us at the next Active Aging Fall fair!

09/24/2025

Are there any local medical coders/billers available to take on a new small client? TIA

07/22/2025

The next 10 patients who sign up for a new patient appointment gets a free simple body product of your choice! Make sure to mention Simple Body in your appointment notes as well as whatever you’re coming in for!! You can schedule an appointment by going to my website at ucpcare.com. In the bottom right hand corner is the link to my website. You can schedule a time or day that works best for you. Or you can call 509-241-8003 for an appointment. 

“The very first requirement in healthcare is that it should do the sick no harm.” -Florence Nightingale Upper county primary care Located in the historic Bull Durham Building112 W Railroad st suite 2, Cle Elum, WA 98922