Online Doctor Consultation Services

Online doctor consultation are rapidly gaining popularity these days as more health insurers offer telemedicine services to help cut costs. Studies have shown that virtual care may effectively used to treat common problems such as flu, acne, deer tick bites, sinus and urinary tract infections. Video doctor consultations can save patients a lot in time and convenience.

At $40-50 they typically cost approximately the same as a traditional doctor consultation co-pay, but can also be as inexpensive as a $10 per month subscription. Check out this list of telehealth consultation services below to find an online doctor consultation service that fits your family's needs.

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Where To Go For A Online Doctor Consultation

COMPANIES

WHAT THEY DO

COST

REMARKS

MDLIVE

Immediate access to doctors & therapists 24/7/365
Video or phone consultations
11 minute response time

$45 per consultation or by monthly plan

Currently #2 in market share, MDLIVE is looking to surpass Teladoc this year. Its investors include the Heritage Group – owned by 250 major hospitals in the US.

Articles: MDLIVE reviews from real users

Teladoc

24/7 access to US board doctors
phone and online video consultations
16 minute avg callback time

$38 per consultation + annual fee ($150 or less)

Currently #1 in market share, Teladoc was late to providing video and is likely to slip off its #1 position this year.

AmWell

Faster, Easier Doctor Visits
24/7/365 on-demand video consultations
On web, mobile (iOS, Android), and kiosk

$49.95 per 10 min.

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Doctor on Demand

Video consultations on iOS and Android devices
Available 4 am-11 pm PST
Service in 31 states currently

$40 per 15 min.

Its founder and CEO is the son of Dr. Phil (talk show celebrity). Its investors include A-list big shots such as Andreessen Horowitz and Google Ventures.

Articles: Doctors on Demand – Virtual Doctor Visit Services

CareConnect InstaVisit

Video consultations on iOS and Android devices
Online Video Consultation through Smart Phone, Mobile Device or Computer with Urgent Care Doctors + Online Therapists
Available 7 Days-A-Week 9AM – 8PM
5 Minute Average Wait Time

Urgent Care – $30 with no Health Insurance
Or Less depending on Insurance Plan

Online Therapy – $40 & Up
Most Insurances Accepted

CareConnect is a non-profit provider whose aim is to provide excellent service and accessible care to anyone. It operates in 45 locations across 22 counties in Georgia.

InstaVisit, its virtual service, is available to anyone in the state of Georgia.

This American Doc (TAD)

Premier Locum Medical Staffing both online and onsite
Physicians Owned and Led
Supported with VSee Telehealth Technology

Employer Contracted

The first physician owned and led online marketplace for telehealth and locum medical staffing.

Articles:This American Doc at APA 2017

HealthTap

Concierge Medicine for Everyone
Unlimited 24/7 live phone, video, chat consultations
Actionable health checklists, news, & tips personalized by a doctor
Priority answers to health questions

$99/month

HealthTap, best known for its vast online database of health questions answered by real doctors, is now grabbing a spot in the concierge healthcare space with its new Prime service offering with unlimited 24/7 virtual doctor visits

Articles: HealthTap Taps Doctors for Video Doctor House Visits

LiveHealth Online

Unlimited 24/7 live phone, video, chat consultations
iOS & Android mobile app
Available in 44 states

$49/visit or co-pay if not fully covered by health plan

LiveHealth Online powered by AmericanWell / Vidyo has been picked up by health insurer WellPoint / Anthem. First piloted in 2013 in California and Ohio. WellPoint / Anthem began a mass rollout to several states in 2014 including Minnesota, Virginia, Kentucky, Maine…and most recently, Massachusetts.

Articles: WellPoint Offers Video Visits in 44 States

Specialists On Call

On-call remote specialists solutions
24/7/365 call center – 15 minute response time
videoconferencing endpoints
technology & infrastructure setup

varies

This is of the oldest telemedicine services around and has done over 100K calls. It just raised $32M from Warburg Pincus in Jan, 2014.

Virtuwell

Online Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis & treatment plan in 30 minutes
24/7 online clinic
Follow-up phone call available

$40 per consultation or insurance co-pay

One of the most beautifully designed user experiences for online consultation and diagnosis, they are part of Health Partners.

2nd.MD

First of its kind second opinion
direct access to U.S. medical specialists
video and phone consultations
specialist consultation in 3 days

$3000 per case

2nd.MD has taken a different slant on virtual care by using video consults to quickly get patients a specialist consultation that might otherwise take weeks or months to schedule.

Amazon Clinic

Services are available 24/7
Most insurance plans are accepted
There is a copay for most services
Appointments can be scheduled online or by phone

Each online clinic sets its own prices, and prices vary for each treatment. To compare prices, visit the condition page for the treatment. The cost of medication isn’t included in the visit. If a clinician writes a prescription, patient can buy the medication from the pharmacy of their choice.

Amazon Clinic accepts all major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, etc.), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) cards

Amazon Clinic is a good option for patients who need a quick check-in or who want to refill a prescription. Patients can search for a particular ailment, such as acne, allergies, or a UTI, and then scroll through a list of providers and how much they cost. After filling out a quick intake form, patients can message with their provider virtually.

USARAD

24/7/365 radiology & teleradiology services & interpretation
Consults by top USA radiology experts
15 min. turnaround for ER cases

competitive, volume-based rates

USARAD is a physician-owned, Joint Commission-accredited radiology services company which created the award-winning "Radiology-on-Demand®" platform

SecondOpinions

24/7/365 access to US specialist doctors
Email, phone, & video consults
1 hour to 24 hour turnaround time

$49+, membership plans available for individuals, families, and employers

Similar to 2ndMD, SecondOpinions provides second opinion consultations in all areas of medicine, including radiology to connect "patients around the globe with some of the world's best doctors."
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