dr. james alcmema had enough. >> i thought this isn't why i went to medical school. >> reporter: patientsr cash or credit. $36 for one ailment, $52 for two. the doctor will even make a house call. >> it's one-on-one what it should be without the third party. >> what physicians are saying, insurance companies, get out of my exam room. >> reporter: cutting out insurance allows him to charge less. >> i went on his website and checked out the prices. it's two-thirds less. >> reporter: bob k ompos avoide having a physical? >> how's your hearing? >> what? >> reporter: all for -- >> i think i saved $700. >> reporter: no pregnancy care or hospital work. for that, you still need insurance. >> if you have to have follow-up tests on a very frequent basis, then it would make more sense to stay with the traditional plan. >> reporter: and for alchema business can be slow without all the things insurance companies provide. still -- >> do you miss the insurance company? >> not one bit. >> reporter: a freedom that only buy can buy. eric horng, abc news, burnsville, minnesota. >>> pope benedict's long-awai