Information updated Mar 1, 2024

Carbon Health vs. Circle Medical: What are the differences?

There are more options than ever when it comes to primary care. These two healthcare providers offer similar services, but some key differences set them apart - find out why Circle Medical is a great alternative to Carbon Health and if it might be a better fit for you.

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Circle Medical vs. Carbon Health

Neither practices charge an annual fee, and both accept insurance

Our mission is to create the technology that makes delightful primary care accessible to everyone on the planet. As part of that mission, we make appointments open to everyone - cash pay or insurance - without a membership fee. Carbon Health also follows provides incredible access to primary care.

Circle Medical
Carbon Health

No annual fee

Accepts insurance

Cash pay patients

Neither practices charge an annual fee, and both accept insurance

Both practices offer in person and virtual primary care appointments.

The vast majority of patients in both practices choose video appointments for their convenience and efficacy. For situations that require more than a video appointment, both clinics also offer physical clinics.

Circle Medical
Carbon Health

Virtual treatment

In person

Mobile app

Both practices offer in person and virtual primary care appointments.

Circle Medical is typically rated higher by patients.

Being patient-obsessed is at the center of everything we do, and our patients have taken notice. We rank amongst the best primary care practices on all major review platforms.

Circle Medical
Carbon Health

TrustPilot

3.6 / 5

1.9 / 5

Better Business Bureau

A

F

App Store

4.8 / 5

4.8 / 5

Play Store

4.7 / 5

3.8 / 5

Circle Medical is typically rated higher by patients.

Circle Medical is licensed to practice in more states, while Carbon Health has more in-person clinics.

Carbon Health has many in-person clinics, with 66 in California alone and 51 more across 12 other states. Circle Medical has 3 full-service Primary Care clinics in San Francisco, Beverly Hills and New York City. Circle Medical also operates 20+ small clinics across the US for the purpose of annual physical exams, and operates virtually in 30 states.

Circle Medical
Carbon Health

Clinics

25+

100+

States licensed

30

13

Mobile app

Circle Medical is licensed to practice in more states, while Carbon Health has more in-person clinics.

Circle Medical Patient

"Very kind and informative. Absolutely one of the best interactions I have ever had with a health care provider."

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Behavioral Health

Billing

Insurance

“Quick and easy appointment setup. Accepted my insurance. Provider is helpful and understanding. All around good experience.”

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