Beacon Internal and Obesity Medicine – BIOMe, PC
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $125.00/month |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Concord, Kannapolis, Charlotte, Cabarrus County, High Point |
| Doctors | Lori Smith MD, DABOM, Internal Medicine |
| Year Founded | 2025 |
| Telehealth Type | Secure video and phone visits |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Beacon Internal and Obesity Medicine - BIOMe, PC, Dr. Lori Smith delivers internal medicine and obesity medicine to adults across Concord, Kannapolis, Charlotte, and Cabarrus County. She opened BIOMe virtually in May 2025 and launched in-person services that September. The practice operates as a direct primary care micropractice with one flat monthly membership fee of $125.
BIOMe's membership covers physician visits, preventive screenings, routine labs, EKG, body composition testing with the InBody BWA, remote patient monitoring, minor procedures, and specialty management programs. Members also access virtual group visits twice monthly with a registered dietician and twice monthly with a licensed clinical therapist. Dr. Smith partners with Robard Corporation to offer structured meal replacement programs, including options designed specifically for patients on GLP-1 medications. She manages GLP-1 therapies including Mounjaro, Zepbound, Wegovy, Saxenda, and Ozempic. The practice does not bill insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid, keeping costs transparent and predictable for every member.
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$125/monthly
Membership Details
ONE Monthly Membership Plan at $125.00 per month. Includes physician visits, dietician virtual group visits twice per month, licensed clinical therapist virtual group visits twice per month, preventative screening and routine labs, EKG, body composition testing (InBody BWA), remote patient monitoring, minor procedures, and specialty management programs. No hidden costs. BIOMe does not bill insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover cards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
BIOMe offers one monthly membership plan at $125 per month. The practice keeps pricing simple with no hidden fees. Members pay by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover.
The membership covers physician visits, preventive screenings, routine labs, EKG, body composition testing with the InBody BWA, remote patient monitoring, minor procedures, and specialty management programs. It also includes virtual group visits twice per month with a dietician and twice per month with a licensed clinical therapist.
BIOMe does not bill insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. The monthly membership fee covers the full scope of included services, giving patients a clear picture of their healthcare costs without surprise bills.
Yes. BIOMe offers same-day appointments for members. The practice also provides telehealth visits, giving patients flexible access to Dr. Smith without waiting for an opening weeks out.
Yes. BIOMe offers telehealth consultations as part of the membership. The practice launched virtually in May 2025, so virtual care is well-integrated into how Dr. Smith sees patients.
BIOMe partners with Robard Corporation to offer structured meal replacement programs including New Direction Advanced, Numetra, and Biocare. Biocare is specifically designed for patients on GLP-1 medications. The intensive program runs 12 to 16 weeks, with an average weight loss of 36 pounds in 12 weeks on a low-calorie diet.
These are virtual group visits included in the monthly membership. Wellness Wednesday and Thriving Thursday each meet twice per month. Dietician Jennifer Katafigiotis leads the nutrition-focused sessions, and licensed therapist Kristen Russell leads the mental health-focused sessions.
Yes. Non-members can access body composition testing at BIOMe. A Tier 1 session covering body composition only without a consultation costs $50. A Tier 2 initial session with Dr. Smith costs $75, while repeat-only sessions cost $25 and repeat sessions with Dr. Smith cost $50.
BIOMe serves adults in Concord, Kannapolis, Charlotte, and surrounding Cabarrus County. Dr. Smith sees patients with a wide range of conditions, with particular depth in chronic disease management, obesity medicine, women's health, and metabolic health.
Prospective patients can contact BIOMe by phone at (704) 343-5005 or submit an appointment request online. The practice accepts new patients and serves the Concord and greater Cabarrus County area.
Practice last updated April 10, 2026