Telehealth in Illinois.
Licensed across Illinois, from Chicago to the rural south of the state.
Book a VisitAsk a QuestionText UsEverything we offer, statewide.
Your ongoing Primary Care ProviderPrimary Care
Acute Care, Routine Care, Preventive Care, and Chronic Care with one provider who knows your history.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$150 initial · $120 follow-up
Screenings for your age and riskPreventive Care
Screenings, labs and risk checks chosen for your age, history and family history.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$150 initial · $120 follow-up
Evaluation and treatmentMental Health
Anxiety, depression, panic, PTSD symptoms and more. A full evaluation first, then a plan you help build.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$225 initial · $120 follow-up
Adults and teensADHD
Evaluation and follow-up for attention, focus and executive-function concerns.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$225 initial · $120 follow-up
Medication with a plan around itMedical Weight Management
A workup first, then nutrition, lab monitoring and medication when it fits.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$150 initial · $120 follow-up
Sick visitsUrgent Care
Sinus infections, UTIs, rashes and stomach bugs. Check the scheduler for available appointments, including same-day openings when offered.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$200 initial · $120 follow-up
Skin concerns by videoDermatology
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, melasma, fungal nails and rashes, evaluated from clear photos and a conversation.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$150 initial · $120 follow-up
Strains, sprains and flare-upsShort-Term Pain Management
Back and neck pain, sprains, joint flares and headaches over a short course of care.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$200 initial · $120 follow-up
Hormones, prostate and screeningMen’s Health
ED, testosterone testing, prostate health, PSA and the screenings men tend to skip.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$150 initial · $120 follow-up
Every stageWomen’s Health
Periods, birth control, perimenopause, menopause and the questions in between.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$150 initial · $120 follow-up
Ages 5 and upPediatric Care
Video visits for the things that keep a kid home from school.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$100 initial · $50 follow-up
Older adults and their familiesGeriatric Care
Medication review, chronic conditions and coordination with everyone involved.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$150 initial · $120 follow-up
Part of your primary careSleep Concerns
Insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea screening and sleep-study coordination.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$150 initial · $120 follow-up
Pharmacogenomic testingGeneSight® Testing
A cheek swab that adds genetic information to mental-health medication decisions.
Established patients onlyMedication Refills
Non-controlled medication renewals for established patients. Controlled medications require separate clinical evaluation and medication management.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$50 per visit
Work and school documentationAccommodation Letters
Evaluation for medically supported work or school accommodation documentation.
Insurance AcceptedSelf-pay$50 per visitCare across Illinois
Patients join from Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Peoria, Springfield and Champaign, and from downstate counties where the nearest clinic can be an hour away. Labs and imaging are ordered at facilities near you, and prescriptions go to your local pharmacy.
Insurance: BCBS / Anthem PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, UMR (PPO), Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Humana PPO, Ambetter PPO, Illinois Medicaid, Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Aetna Better Health of Illinois, TRICARE.
Care near you in Illinois.
Where labs, imaging and emergency care are in each area, who the local clinics are, and how a video visit fits in. Written for each community, not copied between them.
Metro areas
Chicago
Third-largest U.S. city; dense, transit-served, with the state’s biggest concentration of hospitals and clinics but sharp South Side and West Side access gaps · Cook County
Care in ChicagoRockford
Northern Illinois manufacturing city on the Rock River with three hospital systems, a Level I trauma center and a long-running population plateau · Winnebago County
Care in RockfordPeoria
Central Illinois river city and regional medical hub anchored by OSF Saint Francis, with a shrinking metro population · Peoria County
Care in PeoriaSpringfield
State capital with two large hospital systems and the SIU School of Medicine; stable, slightly declining metro population · Sangamon County
Care in SpringfieldChampaign-Urbana
Twin cities built around the University of Illinois, with a young population and a hospital market in the middle of a major restructuring · Champaign County
Care in Champaign-UrbanaSuburbs
Rural communities
Cairo and Alexander County
Illinois’s southernmost county at the Ohio-Mississippi confluence; county seat Cairo; the steepest population loss of any U.S. county 2010-2020 and no hospital since 1986 · Alexander County
Care in Cairo and Alexander CountyGalesburg
West-central Illinois railroad and college town that became a one-hospital community when Galesburg Cottage Hospital closed in January 2022 · Knox County
Care in GalesburgUnderserved areas
Your care doesn’t end when the video visit ends.
Wade’s Care First is a full medical practice delivered through telehealth. When it is medically appropriate, we order, prescribe, refer and coordinate the services you would expect from a traditional outpatient practice.
- 1VisitSecure video from your phone or laptop
- 2TestingLabs and imaging ordered near you
- 3ResultsReviewed and explained with you
- 4TreatmentPrescriptions and a plan you helped build
- 5ReferralSpecialists and in-person care when needed
- 6Follow-upContinued care with the same provider
Laboratory testing
Blood work, urine tests, hormone and PSA testing, completed at a lab near you.
Diagnostic imaging
X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs ordered through local imaging centers.
Additional testing
Testing matched to your symptoms, history and plan, including sleep studies when indicated.
Equipment and supplies
Orders for durable medical equipment and supplies when medically necessary.
Specialist referrals
Referrals to cardiology, endocrinology, sleep medicine and more, with your care kept connected.
Prescription management
Prescribing and adjusting medications when clinically appropriate and allowed by law.
Results and follow-up
Every result reviewed with you, explained, and turned into a next step.
GeneSight® Testing
Pharmacogenomic information that may help inform mental-health medication decisions.
Care coordination
Orders and referrals sent to facilities near you, with Wade’s Care First staying involved.
Telehealth when appropriate. In-person services when needed. Coordinated care throughout.
Book a VisitHow It WorksIllinois questions.
Does Wade’s Care First see patients in Illinois?
Yes. Wade’s Care First is licensed in Illinois and sees patients anywhere in the state by secure video, from Chicago to downstate counties where the nearest clinic can be an hour away.
Do I have to be in Illinois during my visit?
Yes. You must be physically located in Illinois, or another state where your provider is licensed, at the time of the appointment.
Can orders be sent to a laboratory or imaging facility near me?
When clinically appropriate, we can send orders to a laboratory or imaging facility you choose. Confirm that the location performs the requested test, accepts the order and participates in your insurance network. Availability and travel distance vary by community.
Does Wade’s Care First accept insurance?
Yes. Insurance options in Illinois include BCBS / Anthem PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, UMR (PPO), Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Humana PPO, Ambetter PPO, Illinois Medicaid, Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Aetna Better Health of Illinois, TRICARE. Your specific plan, network and telehealth benefits must be verified before your visit. View insurance plans by state.
Which insurance plans are accepted?
Insurance options in Illinois include BCBS / Anthem PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, UMR (PPO), Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Humana PPO, Ambetter PPO, Illinois Medicaid, Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Aetna Better Health of Illinois, TRICARE. Your specific plan, network and telehealth benefits must be verified before your visit. View insurance plans by state.
What if my insurance isn’t accepted?
You can still be seen at posted self-pay prices. HSA and FSA cards are welcome.
Ask a Question first.
Not sure telehealth fits, whether your plan is accepted or which visit to book? Ask. A real person from the practice gets back to you.
If this is an emergency, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988 anytime.