Dr. Koda at Crane Direct Primary Care - A modern approach to traditional healthcare in Northeast Portland
Crane Direct Primary Care (DPC) was established to address the growing challenges in modern healthcare delivery
Dr. Young and Dr. Koda established Crane DPC to build a platform in which medicine could be practiced the way it is meant to be.
Through a simple monthly membership model, our practice operates free from insurance-driven volume demands and metrics.
This allows us to prioritize meaningful patient relationships, offer prompt appointments and provide accessible, high-quality care when you need it most.
Meet Dr. Koda
Dr. Koda has provided comprehensive care to families in a variety of clinical settings up and down the PNW as well as Buffalo, NY for the last 15+ years. Each setting has been rewarding in so many ways. However, in recent years, she found that the existing model of healthcare delivery could not allow her to provide care in the way she envisioned.
She finds joy in really getting to know her patients, their background and what motivates them. She believes in shared decision making and meeting the patients where they are through each season of life.
Outside of doctoring, she tries to keep up with her runner husband, two kids, two dogs and geriatric cat. They can often be found roaming Mt. Hood in the winter and getting out on bikes and trails in the Summer.
Services included in membership
Comprehensive Physical Examination
Preventive Care
Chronic disease management
Menopausal care and Women’s Health
Weight management
Virtual/Phone visits
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, we see patients with any type of insurance but we do not bill insurances for our services. We find that insurance companies and the administrators who come along with them are the biggest barriers to quality care. By accepting a low monthly subscription fee, we can focus on delivering care rather than clicking boxes and meeting arbitrary metrics created by insurance companies.
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Founding member rates:
Adults: $150 per member per month
Kids 7 years old and up: $75 per month.
Registration fee: $150. This fee is waived if you are a previous patient of Dr. Koda’s.
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Yes. Insurance is not necessary to be considered a member, however we do highly recommend that you keep your insurance for unexpected costs.
Although we will have a stable, transparent monthly rate, unfortunately other medical costs in the US healthcare system can be very high and unpredictable.
We recommend that you keep your insurance for diagnostic testing (labs, imaging), urgent care visits, emergency department visits, specialist visits.
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Yes, we can place referrals to specialists and you will be able to use your insurance to see them (as long as they are in your network).
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Yes. You will have the option to bill your insurance for labs and imaging but we will not be able to provide the exact cost at the time it’s ordered since it will depend on your coverage.
If you use the ‘client bill’ option we can often order diagnostic studies at a discounted rate and would be able to provide you the estimate at the time the order is placed.
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Yes, as of 2026, thanks to the State of Oregon and House Bill 2540, the monthly membership fee can go toward your annual deductible.
There is some paperwork involved but we are happy to assist with that.
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Yes, also as of 2026, you can use your HSA card to pay for the monthly membership fee.
There is some paperwork involved but we are happy to assist with that.
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At Crane DPC, we follow evidence based guidelines and care deeply about your long term health and safety. Therefore, we do not prescribe chronic opioids, benzodiazepines or sleep aids that could cause health risks or dependency. We are happy to discuss other ways to treat your chronic issues.
We do prescribe controlled substances for formally diagnosed ADHD. In following best practice guidelines we would like to see you for a visit every 30-90 days.
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No. Our goal is to be available for your needs for many years to come. Therefore, we are unable to serve as a replacement for Urgent Care.
We are open for appointments during office hours and aim to accommodate your needs. This can take place virtually, in person or on the phone.
We will be available for urgent questions and messages in the evenings and on weekends but will answer overnight messages the following day.
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Yes, we will get you set up with a secure app for scheduling and communications.
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In the blue Mont Blanc building on the corner of NE 7th Avenue and Hancock Street.
1836 NE 7th Avenue Suite 103 Portland, OR 97212
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We are waiting for renovations to complete and are aiming for a mid to late September opening.
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There is a very small parking lot on the corner of NE 8th and Hancock Street. Otherwise, you should be able to find residential street parking.
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If you are interested in learning more you can send us an email with questions. If you would like to register we can send you a pre-registration link to start the process.
For patients brand new to Dr. Koda, we will arrange a virtual “meet and greet” to make sure we are mutually a good fit.
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It originated from the Japanese crane “tsuru.”
You may have heard of the symbolism of a thousand cranes “senbazuru.” A thousand folded paper origami cranes are thought to provide healing to the ill.
The crane symbolizes longevity and loyalty, two values that we hope to instill in our clinic.