NPCWoods
NPCWoods — $59 text visits · No video · No app
Looking for alternatives to Teladoc for a simple sick visit?
Yes. If you need a straightforward sick visit — UTI, sinus pressure, sore throat, pink eye, a rash — and you do not want a membership app or a video queue, a $59 text visit with nurse practitioner Chris Woods is a clear alternative. You text (480) 639-4722. No video. No app. No chatbot. You only pay if he can treat you.
I feel awful and don’t want to sit in urgent care
That is a normal reason people look for another option besides urgent care or a larger telehealth service.
You do not have to spend half a day in a waiting room for a problem that often fits a text visit. If you are not in immediate danger, text Chris what hurts in your own words. He reads it himself, asks what he needs, and sends a written plan. When medication is appropriate, it goes to your pharmacy.
Same goal as urgent care or a larger telehealth service: get you a clear next step. Different demand on your day — couch, not lobby; text, not a video call.
How NPCWoods compares to Teladoc Health (self-pay General Medical)
| NPCWoods | Teladoc Health* | |
|---|---|---|
| Price without coverage | $59 flat | $89 per visit |
| Who you reach | Chris Woods, NP, every visit | A provider from Teladoc’s network; you may be able to choose, depending on your benefits |
| How you visit | Text only | Phone, video, or app |
| App needed | No | Website, app, or phone |
| When you pay | Only if Chris can treat you | Charged after the visit |
| Membership | None | None for self-pay; often included through employers or health plans |
*Per Teladoc Health’s website (teladochealth.com), as of October 2026. Prices and features change; check Teladoc Health’s site for current details.
Teladoc Health can be a good fit when it’s already included in your work benefits, or when you want phone or live video with a large provider network. NPCWoods is built for a different job: one named clinician, one cash price, and a simple sick visit by text.
Teladoc and Teladoc Health are trademarks of Teladoc Health, Inc. NPCWoods is an independent practice and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Teladoc Health. Comparison based on publicly available information on teladochealth.com as of October 2026.
What a simple sick visit by text can cover
If it is safe to handle by text, Chris will. Common $59 visits include:
- UTI symptoms (burning, urgency, frequency — with red-flag screening)
- Sinus and throat (pressure, congestion, sore throat, fever patterns)
- Ear pain and lingering cough / bronchitis-style symptoms
- Pink eye, rashes, and other skin issues that need trained eyes
- Other straightforward acute problems when a hands-on exam is not required
If Chris cannot safely sort it by text, he will say so — and you do not pay for a visit he cannot do.
Sinus care without the clinic lobby
Many sinus infections improve with self-care first: rest, fluids, saline rinse with sterile water, pain relief as directed on the label, and short use of decongestant sprays. Antibiotics are not automatic.
Text makes sense when symptoms have dragged on (often around 10 days or more), got better then worse, or you need a licensed clinician to screen for danger signs and decide if treatment by text is safe. Seek in-person care for severe headache, vision change, swelling around the eye, stiff neck, high fever, or trouble breathing.
More on sinus care: sinus infection treatment · telehealth vs urgent care
How it works (about three texts)
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Text your symptoms
Text (480) 639-4722 — in your own words. No 30-question portal.
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Chris reads it personally
History, follow-ups, safest next step. Not a bot. Not a call center.
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You get a clear plan
What this most likely is, what to do, red flags, and a prescription to your pharmacy only when it is appropriate.
Most people hear back the same day; many wrap up in a few hours. Nights and weekends still get a reply — he is one person, not a call center.
Price, pay-after, and who this is for
$59 flat
That is the clinician visit fee. No membership. No surprise visit add-ons. Pharmacy medication is separate.
Pay after care
You only pay if he can treat you. If text is not safe, he points you to the right in-person next step and you are not charged for a visit he cannot complete.
Who it is for
Adults and kids over age 2 (parent texts) with common, straightforward sick visits, physically located in a licensed state, who want text instead of video or a lobby.
Who it is not for: emergencies, controlled-substance needs, or anything that clearly needs hands-on care.
Serving 13 states
You must be physically in one of these at the time of the visit:
Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, and Washington — plus Florida by Out-of-State Telehealth Provider registration (TPAN3355).
Chris Woods, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC · NPI 1285125468 · LegitScript certified · Double board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Questions to ask before you pick any online service
- Who is actually treating me? You should get a real name and credentials you can look up on the NPI Registry or your state board.
- Are they licensed in my state? The clinician has to be licensed (or registered) where you are when you are treated.
- What is the total price, and when am I charged? Ask about add-on fees, memberships, and what happens if they cannot treat you.
- Where does the prescription go? It should be sent to the pharmacy you choose.
- Can I ask follow-up questions? Find out whether messages after the visit are included or cost extra.
- What happens if this needs in-person care? A good service tells you plainly and points you to the right place.
Here: Chris Woods, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, $59 flat, charged only if text care is a fit, prescription to your pharmacy, follow-up questions for the same visit included.
Other alternatives people compare (honest short take)
People shopping “alternatives to Teladoc” also see cash chat options and hospital virtual visits. Pick by the job:
- Want a named NP, no video, no app, pay only if treatable → NPCWoods ($59 text).
- Want the lowest sticker on a large multi-state chat network → compare current cash rates on those apps (prices change; check their site).
- Have work benefits that already cover Teladoc → start there; a covered visit can beat every cash option.
- Need stitches, imaging, or you look seriously sick → urgent care or ER, not text.
No single alternative wins every case. Match the tool to the problem.
Text me. I’ve got you.
$59 flat. A real Nurse Practitioner. From your couch. No video. Pay after care.
Written and clinically reviewed by Chris Woods, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC. Last reviewed: 2026-10-07.
Teladoc and Teladoc Health are trademarks of Teladoc Health, Inc. NPCWoods is an independent practice and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Teladoc Health. Comparison based on publicly available information on teladochealth.com as of October 2026.