Our Direct Primary Care
(DPC)
Unlimited and unrestricted access to our Board Certified,
American Academy of Pediatrics Fellow, Dr. Pence for all of your
child's wellness visits, sick visits, after hour and urgent care
for a simple and affordable monthly membership.
Simple. Direct. Easy.
That's DPC!
What's included
(routine labs included, additional labs provided at cost)
What we care for
and more!
What families have to say about our DPC
Dr Pence is an amazing doctor!
She makes my girls feel super comfortable! She is very thorough and caring! Listens to all my concerns! Her turn around time of
when I need her is absolutely great! I can send her a
text and I will get a phone call within minutes!
I would recommend her to anyone!
Brandi M.
My child has seen Dr. Pence for 11 years.
She was her doctor beginning at the hospital
and then throughout many years at the SLV Clinics.
Dr. Pence always gave us the very best care, but this
new model of patient care provides faster appointment
scheduling and longer time spent on the patient.
I wish this model had been available sooner.
Barbara S.
Dr. Mikaila Pence at Pence Pediatrics is incredible.
Not only has she taken care of both my children in
the best way, she listens to my worries and concerns as a mom.
She takes time to consider all avenues, ideas, and strategies with my
children. My son has special needs and Dr. Pence goes out of her way
to work with other doctors and hospitals for him. She reaches out and
talks through everything with me. Her passion for kids and doing what is
right shows in all that she does. I highly recommend Dr. Pence and her
clinic to everyone. Dr. Pence is a rare gem that is hard to find, and
working with her for the health of my children puts me at ease. I
know with her I am getting great care and professionalism
for my children. Kristin S.
0-2 years old
$85/month
Our Membership
Enrollment is $75/patient
3-13 years old
$45/month
14-21 years old
$65/month
Our Family Membership
Enrollment is $300/family
4-6 children
Max out of pocket $275/month
7 or more children
Call us to set up an individualized plan for your family
FAQs
Do I still need insurance?
Direct Primary Care does NOT take the place of medical insurance. Medical insurance is needed to cover catastrophic injuries or illnesses which require hospitalization or surgery. Insurance can also be used for specialist visits, xrays and laboratory tests.
Do you accept Medicaid?
By law, Pence Pediatrics cannot accept Medicaid patients at this time. We will continue to work with state legislators in order to be able to accept Medicaid patients in the future. Please let us know if you would like to be put on our Medicaid wait list.
Do my membership dues qualify for my HSA?
Yes, DPC membership dues are considered a medical expense and not an insurance premium.
What ages do accept?
We see patients from birth through 21 years.
What if I decide to cancel my membership?
We understand that needs may change and we want to be supportive. Please note that a $150/patient fee will be required to re-register with our clinic.
Dr. Pence
Dr. Mikaila Heldt Pence, originally from the foothills just outside of Denver, has been serving the San Luis Valley community since 2011. She attended Mullen High School in Denver, received her Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry with minors in Biology, Physics in Medicine, Leadership, and Business as well as a Masters Degree in Physical Chemistry at the University of Denver. She completed medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and Pediatric Internship & Residency at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City with specialty rotations at Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver.
She lives with her husband and 3 children in Monte Vista where they pasture raise Miniature Herefords for show, breeding stock & beef. When not in clinic you'll find her busy attending basketball and soccer games, track meets, cow shows, and 4H meetings. She enjoys camping and being at the lake with her family.
She is excited to offer an alternative to the corporate healthcare
system that has made healthcare complicated, inaccessible,
expensive and impersonal.
Contact Us
Ready to enroll? Have more questions? Looking to schedule an appointment?
Come see us!
Pence Pediatrics
Children's Specialty Clinic of the San Luis Valley
10 Rupert Street, West Entrance
Suite 101
Monte Vista, CO 81144
Call or Text us!
719-852-3742
Email us!
office@pencepeds.com
Our Fax: 719-785-5741
Our Consulting
Consultative visit upon referral from your primary care provider for pediatric specialty care.
Areas of consultation include but are not exclusive to behavioral or developmental differences, headaches, chronic ear infections, frequent illness, chronic cough, asthma, allergies, eczema, abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation with out without encoperesis, bedwetting, sleep trouble, excessive or
inadequate weight gain.
Fee for service with payment expected at
time of service.