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Direct Primary Care in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch & Manatee County, FL. Finally,
Healthcare
That Puts
You First.

Old School Medicine. Modern Touch.

Affordable Direct Primary Care in Manatee County. Same-day visits. 30+ minute appointments. Medicare accepted.

✔️ Same-day or next-day appointments
✔️ Text your provider directly
✔️ $0 copays
✔️ $119/mo adults · $59/mo kids · $289 family

Serving Manatee County & Sarasota — Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Ellenton, Palmetto — Direct Primary Care

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Meadow Primary CareTraditional Primary Care
⭐ Patient Rating5.03.5–4.2 avg
💰 Copays$0$25–$60
⏱️ Wait TimeSame Day2–4 Weeks
⏳ Appointment30+ Min7–10 Min
📱 Provider AccessDirect TextCall Center
🏥 InsuranceMedicareRequired
💻 TelehealthStatewide FLLimited
★★★★★
"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!"
— Terry Abbas
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Beyond the typical primary care experience:
our mission

Unhurried Care

30+ minutes every visit — because you deserve to be heard

No more 7-minute appointments where you feel invisible. We listen, we ask questions, we take our time. Your health isn't a speedrun.

30+ min
Direct Access

Text your provider directly — no phone trees, ever

Quick questions get quick answers. Reach your actual provider by text, call, or video. Not a call center, not a receptionist — your provider.

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Care for Everyone

Medicare welcome — a limited panel, accepting new patients

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.

Medicare

A path to better care.
Not an obstacle course.

What is DPC? →
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Pick your path — insurance or not

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.

02

Get seen today, not in 3 weeks

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.

Same Day
03

Spend real time with your provider

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.

30–60 min visits
04

Stay well, not just treated

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.

5.0 ★
Patient Rating
30+ MIN
Every Visit
SAME DAY
Appointments
$0
Copays Ever

The person behind Meadow

Meriem Richardson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC — Founder of Meadow Primary Care

Meriem Richardson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

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.

Meet Meriem in Person →

Free 15-minute meet & greet — phone, video, or in person at our Lakewood Ranch office.

Perfect 5.0 from real patients

Conveniently located in Lakewood Ranch

Now Open

📍 Lakewood Ranch

9030 58th Dr E, Suite 102
Bradenton, FL 34202

Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Phone: (941) 340-1649
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Service Area

📍 All of Manatee County

We serve patients from across Manatee County and into Sarasota — including Bradenton, Parrish, Ellenton, Palmetto, and surrounding areas. Most patients are within a 15–30 minute drive of our Lakewood Ranch office.

Telehealth: Available statewide across Florida
Phone: (941) 340-1649

Serving Bradenton · Lakewood Ranch · Ellenton · Parrish · Palmetto · Sarasota · All of Manatee County
Telehealth available statewide across Florida

So — Ready for Better Care?

Same-day appointments. 30+ minute visits. A provider who texts back.

Got questions? We have answers.

What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?

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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.

Where is Meadow Primary Care located?

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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.

Do you accept Medicare?

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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.

How much does a membership cost?

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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.

Can I see a provider the same day?

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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.

Who is the provider at Meadow Primary Care?

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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.