Old School Medicine. Modern Touch.
Affordable Direct Primary Care in Manatee County. Same-day visits. 30+ minute appointments. Medicare accepted.
Serving Manatee County & Sarasota — Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Ellenton, Palmetto — Direct Primary Care
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| Meadow Primary Care | Traditional Primary Care | |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Patient Rating | 5.0 | 3.5–4.2 avg |
| 💰 Copays | $0 | $25–$60 |
| ⏱️ Wait Time | Same Day | 2–4 Weeks |
| ⏳ Appointment | 30+ Min | 7–10 Min |
| 📱 Provider Access | Direct Text | Call Center |
| 🏥 Insurance | Medicare | Required |
| 💻 Telehealth | Statewide FL | Limited |
"Absolutely the BEST medical office experience we have EVER had! We were intrigued by the website claim of 'Old School Medicine, Modern Touch' — and that is exactly what this practice is. She made us feel like a person and patient, not a quota. We are so grateful to have finally found a practitioner who actually cares!"
No more 7-minute appointments where you feel invisible. We listen, we ask questions, we take our time. Your health isn't a speedrun.
Quick questions get quick answers. Reach your actual provider by text, call, or video. Not a call center, not a receptionist — your provider.
We currently accept new Medicare patients into a small panel. Standard Medicare billing applies — we're one of the few local practices making unhurried visits available to Medicare patients.
No insurance? Join our DPC membership — unlimited visits for one flat fee. Have Medicare? We bill Medicare directly and accept a limited panel. Own a business? We have employer plans that save 30–50% vs. traditional insurance.
Text your provider in the morning, get seen that afternoon. We keep our panel at 200–600 patients (vs. 2,500+ at traditional offices) so we're never overbooked.
Every visit is 30–60 minutes. Your provider knows your history, your family, your goals. Between visits, reach out by text or call — directly to your provider, not a front desk.
Preventive care, chronic disease management, weight loss programs (including GLP-1), telehealth — all included. We focus on keeping you healthy, not just patching you up when you're sick.
Ages 2–25 $59/mo · Ages 26+ $119/mo · Families $289/mo. Unlimited visits, same-day access, $0 copays, no surprise bills.
Explore DPC Membership →We accept Medicare and bill your insurance directly — currently accepting new Medicare patients into a limited panel. Have private insurance? We provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
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Founder & Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
At Meadow Primary Care, we believe healthcare should feel personal, not rushed or transactional. That's exactly why Meriem Richardson founded Meadow Primary Care: to bring compassionate, relationship-based care back to families and individuals across Manatee County and surrounding communities.
With more than a decade of experience in healthcare, Meriem has cared for patients in some of the most demanding clinical environments. She began her career as a cardiac nurse, later serving as a pediatric nurse at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, and eventually advancing into roles in urgent care and internal medicine as a board-certified nurse practitioner.
Throughout her career, Meriem became known not just for her clinical expertise, but for her deep compassion and unwavering commitment to putting patients first.
After years of witnessing how traditional, insurance-based healthcare limits the time and quality of care patients receive, she knew there had to be a better way. That's why she and her husband, entrepreneur Justin Richardson, launched Meadow Primary Care — a practice grounded in access, trust, and genuine connection between patient and provider.
Because at Meadow Primary Care, great care starts with real relationships.
Free 15-minute meet & greet — phone, video, or in person at our Lakewood Ranch office.
Serving Bradenton · Lakewood Ranch · Ellenton · Parrish · Palmetto · Sarasota · All of Manatee County
Telehealth available statewide across Florida
Same-day appointments. 30+ minute visits. A provider who texts back.
Direct Primary Care is a membership-based healthcare model where you pay a flat monthly fee for unlimited primary care visits. There are no copays, no deductibles, and no insurance billing. At Meadow Primary Care in Manatee County, FL, your membership includes same-day appointments, 30+ minute visits, direct text/call access to your provider, discounted labs and imaging, and more.
Our Lakewood Ranch / East Bradenton office is at 9030 58th Dr E Suite 102, Bradenton, FL 34202. We serve patients from across Manatee County and into Sarasota — including Bradenton, Parrish, Ellenton, Palmetto, and surrounding areas. We also offer telehealth statewide across Florida.
Yes. We're currently accepting new Medicare patients into a limited panel. We bill Medicare directly the way any primary care practice would — standard Medicare rules apply, including copays once your deductible is met. Medicare patients are not part of our DPC membership, but are seen by Meriem with the same focus on unhurried care.
Individual DPC memberships start at $59/mo for ages 2-25 and $119/mo for ages 26+. Family memberships (2 adults + 2 children) are $289/mo. Medicare patients follow a different path — we bill Medicare directly rather than charging a membership fee, with standard Medicare copays and deductibles applying.
Yes. Same-day and next-day appointments are standard at Meadow Primary Care. Because our provider maintains a smaller patient panel than traditional practices, we have availability when you need it.
Meriem Richardson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Meadow Primary Care. She provides comprehensive primary care for patients ages 2 and up across Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Ellenton, and Parrish.