Carolina Medical Group
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | 1 member: $90/mo ($1,080/yr) | 2 members: $85/mo per member, $170/mo total ($2,040/yr) | 3 members: $70/mo per member, $210/mo total ($2,520/yr) | 4 members: $60/mo per member, $240/mo total ($2,880/yr) | 5 members: $50/mo per member, $250/mo total ($3,000/yr) | 6 members: $45/mo per member, $270/mo total ($3,240/yr) | 7+ members: $45/mo per member, $315/mo total ($3,780/yr) | One-time enrollment fee: $80 individual, $120 family |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Greensboro, Piedmont Triad |
| Doctors | David Merrell MD, Family Medicine |
| Telehealth Type | In-office and telehealth visits (phone or video) |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Carolina Medical Group in Greensboro, North Carolina, Dr. David Merrell delivers direct primary care built around prevention, education, and financial transparency. He founded the practice to give families access to high-quality medicine without the confusion of surprise bills or insurance barriers.
Dr. Merrell serves patients from infancy through adulthood, including grandparents, under a single membership. The practice handles a broad clinical scope, from chronic disease management and women's health to dermatology, sports medicine, sleep apnea, and weight loss support. Members pay a flat monthly fee starting at $90 with no co-pays for in-office or telehealth visits. Carolina Medical Group also partners with local businesses to offer corporate DPC membership options for employees and their families.
Details
Address
3818 North Elm Street, Suite E, Greensboro, NC 27455-2778
Phone
(336) 895-1017Website
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$90/monthly ($1,080/annual)
Membership Details
Monthly membership model with no co-pays for in-office and telehealth visits. Pricing scales by household size from $90/mo (1 member) to $315/mo maximum for 7+ members. One-time enrollment fee of $80 for individuals and $120 for families. Additional services (complex procedures, extra labs, medications, pathology) billed separately at cost, typically $5-$50.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Membership at Carolina Medical Group starts at $90 per month for one individual. Pricing scales by household size up to a maximum of $315 per month for households of seven or more. A one-time enrollment fee of $80 applies for individuals and $120 for families. The monthly fee covers all in-office and telehealth visits with no co-pays.
The membership covers in-office and telehealth visits, annual wellness visits for adults and children, sick visits, sports physicals, women's health visits, chronic disease management, mental health evaluation and management, weight loss and nutrition counseling, hormone replacement consultations, sleep apnea evaluation, comprehensive skin cancer screening, simple in-office procedures, and yearly wellness labs including CBC, CMP, TSH, FLP, and PSA.
No. Carolina Medical Group does not accept or bill insurance for services provided in the office. Members pay a flat monthly fee directly to the practice. Patients can keep their existing health insurance for emergencies, hospital stays, specialist care, imaging, and prescriptions.
Yes. As of January 2026, members may use HSA and FSA funds to pay their membership fees. The practice also accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
Yes. The practice offers same-day or next-day visits for acute health concerns. Members do not need to wait weeks or months to see Dr. Merrell for urgent issues.
Some services carry a small additional charge billed at cost. These include complex procedures, extra lab work, pathology through Quest, GLP-1 medications, IV fluids, cyst or lipoma removal, and laceration repairs. Most of these additional services fall in the $5 to $50 range.
Yes. Medicare patients can join the practice by signing a one-time waiver acknowledging that Carolina Medical Group will not bill Medicare directly for services. Medicare coverage remains available for hospital care, specialists, and other services outside the practice.
Yes. Telehealth visits are included in the membership with no additional co-pay. Members can connect with Dr. Merrell remotely for many concerns, making care more convenient when an in-person visit is not necessary.
Yes. Carolina Medical Group offers a corporate DPC option for local employers. Businesses can provide membership as a standalone benefit or to supplement existing insurance coverage. The practice works directly with employers to discuss team size and membership costs.
Carolina Medical Group is currently accepting new patients. Prospective members can request an appointment online or call the office directly. The practice operates Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.
Practice last updated October 31, 2026