Direct Primary Care FAQ

Direct primary care is a membership-based healthcare model that puts the patient relationship first. Carolina Medical Group does not accept or bill insurance for payment. This reduces administrative overhead and allows the practice to provide longer visits, more access, and transparent pricing.

Membership covers most routine primary care services, including office and telehealth visits, yearly physicals, acute/sick visits, chronic disease management, and common in-clinic tests and screenings.

Yes. Carolina Medical Group is accepting new patients.

Carolina Medical Group uses a direct primary care model and does not bill insurance for any services provided in our office.

Carolina Medical Group encourages patients to carry insurance for major medical needs such as emergencies, hospital care, specialist visits, prescriptions, imaging, and catastrophic illness or injury. Direct primary care is designed for routine primary care, not a replacement for all medical coverage.

As of January 2026, Health Savings Accounts may be approved for use toward DPC membership fees. Many Flexible Spending Accounts may also be eligible. Patients should confirm details with their plan administrator.

Yes. Having Medicare does not automatically prevent you from joining Carolina Medical Group. Medicare patients will need to sign a one-time waiver stating that Carolina Medical Group will not bill Medicare directly for services provided by the practice.

Yes. There is a one-time enrollment fee of $80 for individuals and $120 for families.

Membership starts at $90 per month for one member. Family pricing becomes more affordable per person as more household members join, with a family maximum of $315 per month for seven or more members.

All clinic visits are included in your membership. We do not bill insurance therefore no co-pays are required.

Call 336.895.1017 or submit the appointment request form.

Many concerns can be discussed by phone or video. When appropriate, the care team can help even if you are not able to visit the office in person.