Koszt wizyty domowej: ile płacić za lekarza do domu w Polsce?

When you need a doctor at home, the first question isn’t always how to book — it’s how much it costs. Koszt wizyty domowej, opłata za wizytę lekarza przychodzącego do domu w sytuacjach, gdy pacjent nie może sam dojechać do gabinetu. Also known as opieka domowa, it’s a service designed for seniors, people with mobility issues, or those recovering from surgery. In Poland, this isn’t a one-size-fits-all price tag. Sometimes it’s free. Sometimes you pay. And sometimes, you don’t even know you have a choice.

NFZ, Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia, finansuje podstawową opiekę medyczną w Polsce, w tym wizyty domowe lekarza rodzinnego. Also known as system publiczny opieki zdrowotnej, it covers home visits if your GP is on duty and the case is medically justified — like fever in an elderly person, sudden difficulty breathing, or post-operative checkups. But here’s the catch: NFZ doesn’t pay for specialists like cardiologists or orthopedists coming to your home unless it’s part of a coordinated care plan. That’s where opieka domowa, prywatna usługa medyczna, która obejmuje wizyty specjalistów w domu pacjenta. Also known as prywatna wizyta lekarska, it becomes your only option — and that’s where prices start to vary. In Warsaw, a visit from a family doctor under NFZ is free. But if you call a private orthopedist or internist to your apartment, you might pay between 200 and 500 zł — depending on time of day, urgency, and the doctor’s experience.

Many people think they must pay for every home visit. That’s not true. If you’re registered with a family doctor and have a valid medical reason — like being bedridden after a stroke or having severe chronic illness — NFZ should cover it. But if you’re just too lazy to leave the house? That’s not covered. And if you need a specialist? You’re likely paying out of pocket. Some private insurers cover home visits too — check your policy. Others don’t. And if you’re in a rush at night or on a holiday? Prices jump. A weekend visit from a cardiologist might cost twice as much as a weekday one.

What you’ll find below isn’t just a list of articles — it’s a practical toolkit. We’ve gathered real cases: how to book a home visit in Warsaw, what’s really covered by NFZ in 2025, how long you wait for a doctor to arrive, and why some specialists refuse to come to your home even when you’re sick. You’ll see actual price ranges for orthopedists, internists, and cardiologists. You’ll learn how to avoid overpaying. And you’ll find out when you have a legal right to free care — and how to demand it.