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"Dr. Merrell and Nurse Jen are great! They both take the time to listen. Dr. Merrell is very thorough, knowledgeable and explains everything to you. If you need a family physician I highly recommend Carolina Medical Group."
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Primary care in Greensboro built around you and your family
Longer visits, easier access, and transparent membership pricing, with no co-pays for covered visits and no insurance billing for routine care.
Accepting New Patients Individuals & families welcome
Greensboro, NC Serving the Piedmont Triad
Mon-Thu, 8am-5pm Friday, 8am-12noon
Board-Certified Family medicine physician
A simpler way to get care
What is Direct Primary Care?
Direct primary care replaces per-visit insurance billing with a predictable monthly membership. That means Dr. Merrell can care for fewer patients, spend more time with each one, and skip the paperwork that gets between you and your care.
Traditional insurance-based care
- ✕ Rushed 7-15 minute visits
- ✕ Co-pays and surprise bills
- ✕ Deductibles before coverage helps
- ✕ Hard to reach your actual doctor
Carolina Medical Group membership
- ✓ Longer, unrushed appointments
- ✓ No co-pays for covered visits
- ✓ One transparent monthly price
- ✓ Direct access to your care team
Keep your insurance for emergencies, hospital care, and specialists. Membership covers the everyday primary care you actually use most.
What members can expect
More time, less hassle, clearer pricing
Longer visits
Appointments designed to give you time to talk things through, not feel rushed out the door.
No co-pays for covered visits
Covered in-office and telehealth visits are included in your monthly membership.
Transparent pricing
Simple, public membership pricing built to make care more affordable for families.
Family care, one practice
Family medicine for every age, from children to grandparents, all in one trusted team.
Board-Certified Family Medicine
Meet your doctor
Dr. David Merrell, MD
Dr. Merrell is a board-certified family medicine physician and the primary medical provider at Carolina Medical Group. He chose family medicine because he enjoys caring for individuals and families across a wide range of ages, needs, and conditions.
His approach is built around prevention, education, and personalized care, encouraging patients to ask questions and take an active role in their health.
Eastern Virginia Medical School, MDLicensed by the NC Medical Board
Meet Dr. Merrell & the team Membership pricing built for families
Clear monthly pricing, no surprises
Individual membership starts at $90/month, and per-person pricing drops as more of your family joins, capped at $315/month for families of seven or more.
Individual
$90 / month
- Covered office & telehealth visits
- Annual wellness visit & sick visits
- Chronic disease management
- Many in-clinic tests & screenings
$45 / member
Per-member pricing for a family of six. The whole household is capped at $315/month.
View family pricing Care for the whole family
Services included in your membership
From annual physicals to chronic disease management and in-house labs, Carolina Medical Group handles the everyday care your family needs most.
Wellness & preventive care
Annual physicals, screenings, vaccinations, and a personalized prevention plan.
Chronic disease management
Diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma, anxiety, and other ongoing conditions.
Pediatric & family care
Well-child checks, sports physicals, vaccinations, and care for every age.
In-house labs & testing
Rapid in-office testing and blood draws for many common screening needs.
Urgent & sick visits
Prompt care for common illnesses and minor injuries that aren't emergencies.
Women's & specialty care
Women's health, weight loss & GLP-1 support, hormone, skin, and sleep apnea care.
Greensboro, 5.0 rating ★★★★★ 5.0 rating on Google Reviews
Patients feel heard here
★★★★★ 5.0 rating on Google Reviews Google Review ★★★★★
"Dr Merrell and staff are absolutely wonderful. I would highly recommend Dr Merrell to anyone looking for a caring and knowledgeable doctor. He goes above and beyond in his care for his patients."
Google Review ★★★★★
"Dr. Merrell and his staff are AMAZING!!! If you are looking for a GP and you want one that will actually listen to you, this is your office!!!"
Google Review
Accepting New Patients
Ready for primary care that has time for you?
Request an appointment online or call the office. We'll help you understand membership and find a time that works, no pressure, no insurance runaround.
Common questions
Direct primary care, explained
What is direct primary care?
Direct primary care is a membership-based healthcare model that puts the patient relationship first. Carolina Medical Group does not bill insurance for routine primary care visits. This reduces administrative overhead and allows the practice to provide longer visits, more access, and transparent pricing.
What does my membership cover?
Membership covers many routine primary care services, including covered in-office and telehealth visits, wellness visits, sick visits, chronic disease management, and many common in-clinic tests and screenings.
Does Carolina Medical Group accept new patients?
Yes. Carolina Medical Group is accepting new patients.
Do you accept health insurance?
Carolina Medical Group uses a direct primary care model and does not bill health insurance for routine primary care services.