Do you take insurance?

We accept most insurance plans from the following providers:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Harvard Pilgrim/Tufts (Point 32)

• MGB Health Plan

• Medicare

• MA Medicaid/ Mass Health/ Wellsense

• Tricare

• Unicare/GIC 

What is the MVM Convenient Care Program?

We are a primary care practice dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to our Island community. We understand that you may have a primary care provider elsewhere but need medical attention while you are on Island. Because there are no urgent care clinics on Martha’s Vineyard, we created the Convenient Care Program - as an addition to our primary care practice - so that you can get the help you need when you need it.

We have implemented Convenient Care Fees for our non-primary care patients only. These fees support:

• Quality of Care: The revenue generated from these fees allows us to maintain high standards of care, invest in modern medical equipment, and attract skilled healthcare professionals.

• Operational Sustainability: These fees help cover operational costs, ensuring that our facility remains open and functional.

In order to make a Convenient Care appointment you will be charged a Convenient Care Fee.  

What are your Convenient Care Fees?

• Weekly: $150

• Monthly: $350

• Summer: $500 (July 1 - September 30)

• Full-time Island residents*: $50 per visit (May 1 - October 31)

  * Your driver’s license has an Island address

Do you treat tick borne illness?

Yes, Martha’s Vineyard has one of the highest tick-borne disease infection rates in the country, and tick-borne allergies such as alpha-gal syndrome are now rapidly emerging as a major concern. We are industry leaders in the tick-borne illness and allergy space and will apply the newest treatment solutions.

Do you test for alpha-gal?

Alpha-gal cases have skyrocketed on Martha’s Vineyard, from just nine tests ordered and two positives in 2020 to 1,632 ordered with 724 positives in 2025. Researchers are still working to understand how alpha-gal is transmitted, its long-term effects, and the most effective treatment options. We can test for alpha-gal and if need be help you adjust your lifestyle.

Do you test for Lyme Disease?

Yes. We are the only provider on the Island with a rapid Lyme screening test, allowing you to get preliminary results in approximately 15 minutes while you wait.

What do I do if I find a tick on me? 

If it is attached, call us immediately. If it’s not attached and there’s no sign of a bite, remove the tick, kill it, and keep an eye out for symptoms.

How do you treat tick bites? 

We test for tick borne illness and treat with antibiotics, like doxycycline and amoxicillin.

When should I contact you if I find a tick in me? 

If you find a tick or think you’ve found a tick on you, call us immediately. We can generally schedule appointments for the same day or next. Prophylactic treatment is most effective within 72 hours. 

Should I save the tick? 

You can save the tick for identification, but you don’t have to. There are multiple types of ticks on Martha’s Vineyard. We test for tick borne illness, but knowing the kind of tick can help.

What is doxy and when should I take it? 

Doxycycline is an antibiotic that can be taken to treat Lyme.

Do you do x-rays/imaging?

We do not have onsite x-rays/imaging, however we can send orders to Martha’s Vineyard Hospital or the facility of your choice.

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes, same-day and next-day walk-in appointments are welcome, based on availability.

Are you taking new patients?

**Yes, our waitlist has been cleared, and we are now accepting new patients.

Do you see kids?

We do not offering ongoing pediatric care, but we do see children for most minor urgent care needs.

Do you do sports/school physicals?

Yes, we do sports/school physicals.

Do you draw blood?

Yes, we draw blood for our patients, which we send to a lab off island.