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Direct Primary Care
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Ashewell Medical Group

Quick Facts

Membership Price Range$149/month individual; $129/month/member for businesses enrolling 10+ members; $79/month/employee for small businesses
Practice TypeDirect Primary Care
LocationAsheville, Western North Carolina, River Arts District
DoctorsAnna Bartow M.D., Internal Medicine, Carly Brown M.D., Internal Medicine, Sharon Lechner M.D., Family Medicine + 1 more
Year Founded2016
Panel Size500 patients per doctor
Telehealth TypeVideo visits, phone, text, and email
Telehealth AvailableYes

About

At Ashewell Medical Group, four physicians deliver comprehensive primary care for a flat monthly fee of $149. Dr. Carly Brown founded the practice in 2016, originally located in Asheville's River Arts District. The team has grown to include Dr. Anna Bartow, Dr. Sharon Lechner, and Dr. Ananda Vieages. Each physician caps their panel at 500 patients, allowing visits of 30 to 60 minutes. New patients receive a full 60-minute first appointment.

The practice covers an unusually broad range of services under one roof. Members access an in-house pharmacy with medications priced at wholesale cost, pre-negotiated lab work, and medical imaging at a fraction of typical retail prices. Ashewell's behavioral health team includes an in-house therapist and psychiatric nurse practitioner, exclusively for members. The MEND Health program supports midlife patients with hormone replacement therapy and weight management. Emsella pelvic floor therapy, allergy testing, cryosurgery, and women's and men's health services round out the clinical offerings. Members can reach their physician by phone, text, or email, and 24/7 telehealth keeps care accessible around the clock.

Details

Address

41 Oakland Road, Suite 300, Asheville, NC 28801

Membership

$149/monthly

Membership Details

Flat monthly fee of $149/month per patient. No insurance billed. First and last month membership fees plus $59 enrollment fee charged upon approval. No copays, no deductibles. Children ages 2-18 accepted with enrollment of parent or legal guardian. Business rates available.

Typical Appointment

45 minutes

Telemedicine
Same-Day Appointments
Max 500 patients per doctor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Membership at Ashewell Medical Group costs $149 per month per patient. New members pay the first and last month's fees plus a one-time $59 enrollment fee upon approval. The monthly fee covers comprehensive primary care with no copays, no deductibles, and no insurance billing.

Ashewell does not bill insurance for primary care services. The flat monthly membership fee covers your care directly. Many members choose to keep a high-deductible or catastrophic insurance plan alongside their Ashewell membership for hospital or specialist needs.

Yes. Ashewell accepts children ages 2 to 18 when a parent or legal guardian enrolls as a member. Dr. Vieages and Dr. Lechner are both board-certified family medicine physicians, and Dr. Bartow holds dual board certification in internal medicine and pediatrics.

Standard appointments run 30 to 60 minutes. New patients receive a full 60-minute first visit. The practice also offers same-day appointments for urgent concerns and 24/7 telehealth so members can reach their physician when they need to.

Yes. Ashewell members can call, text, and email their physician directly. The practice also provides 24/7 telehealth access, so care does not stop when the office closes.

Ashewell operates an in-house wholesale pharmacy and dispenses medications at cost with no markup. Members pay up to 95% less than typical retail pharmacy prices. The practice also mails a 90-day supply of medications directly to patients.

Ashewell negotiates lab and imaging pricing directly on behalf of members. A full panel of labs runs approximately $75. X-rays cost $30 to $50, CT scans $200 to $400, and MRIs $400 to $600. The practice adds no markup to any of these services.

Yes. Ashewell's behavioral health team includes an in-house licensed clinical social worker and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. The practice follows a collaborative care model and offers individual therapy and group therapy options. These mental health services are exclusive to Ashewell members.

Yes. Ashewell offers business membership rates for qualifying employers. Groups of 5 or more employees pay $79 per month per employee. Groups of 10 or more members pay $129 per month per member. Business members receive the same comprehensive primary care as individual members.

MEND Health is Ashewell's wellness program for midlife patients. Dr. Ananda Vieages leads the program alongside nutrition and fitness expert Amber Beane. It includes personalized hormone replacement therapy, weight management support with GLP-1 medications when appropriate, a Styku 3D body scanner, and nutrition and fitness coaching. Additional fees may apply for some services within the program.

Practice last updated March 29, 2026