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Hickory Pediatric Wellness

Quick Facts

Membership Price RangeBirth-12 Months: $129/mo | 2-6 Years: $109/mo | 6-12 Years: $89/mo | 12+ Years: $69/mo | Family max: $300/mo | New Patient Registration fee: $100/patient (max $300/family) | Home visit fee: $15/visit (within 20 miles of Hickory)
Practice TypeDirect Primary Care
LocationHickory, NC, Denver, NC, Lenoir, NC, Charlotte, NC, Gastonia, NC, Granite Falls, NC, Catawba County, Lincoln County, Lake Norman, Charlotte Metro
DoctorsW. Mark Barrett M.D., Pediatrics
Telehealth TypeVirtual visits (text, phone, video)
HousecallsYes
Telehealth AvailableYes

About

At Hickory Pediatric Wellness, Dr. W. Mark Barrett delivers direct primary care pediatrics from his Denver, NC office. He serves families across Catawba and Lincoln Counties, the Lake Norman area, and the Charlotte Metro. Dr. Barrett takes a holistic view of child health, addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being together. His clinical focus spans well child care from newborn through adolescence, chronic disease management, and integrative care for children with autism, ADHD, and developmental needs. He emphasizes natural and dietary strategies alongside conventional pediatrics. Members receive same-day access, extended appointments, and no co-pays. Home visits are available for families within 20 miles of Hickory. The practice currently accepts new patients through its waitlist.

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514 N NC-16 Business Hwy, Denver, NC 28037

Membership Details

Age-based monthly membership fees ranging from $69-$129/mo depending on child's age. Family maximum of $300/mo. New patient registration fee of $100/patient (max $300/family). Home visit fee of $15 per visit for patients within 20 miles of Hickory. Memberships are month-to-month (or annual) with 6-month minimum commitment and 30 days written notice to cancel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hickory Pediatric Wellness uses age-based monthly membership fees. Infants from birth to 12 months cost $129 per month. Children ages 2 to 6 cost $109 per month. Ages 6 to 12 cost $89 per month. Children 12 and older cost $69 per month. Families pay a maximum of $300 per month regardless of how many children they enroll. A one-time new patient registration fee of $100 per child applies, with a family maximum of $300.

Membership at Hickory Pediatric Wellness includes unlimited office visits, same-day and next-day appointments, extended appointment times, virtual visits by text, phone, and video, preventive care, chronic disease management, and basic in-office procedures. Members pay no co-pays for covered services.

The practice currently accepts new patients through its waitlist. Families can join the waitlist or request more information by contacting the practice through the website's contact form or by emailing Dr. Barrett directly.

Hickory Pediatric Wellness operates on a direct primary care model and does not bill insurance for primary care services. Families pay flat monthly membership fees directly. Some families choose to maintain a high-deductible insurance plan or health-sharing plan alongside their membership for specialist referrals or hospitalizations.

Yes. Hickory Pediatric Wellness offers same-day sick visits at the Denver office on Mondays. On all other days, the practice offers same-day telehealth visits and home visits. Parents can reach out to Dr. Barrett directly for prompt guidance on their child's illness.

Yes, Dr. Barrett makes home visits for families who live within 20 miles of Hickory. Each home visit carries a flat fee of $15. Home visits are available Tuesday through Thursday and on Fridays.

The Denver office sees patients in person on Mondays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on Fridays from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Tuesday through Thursday, Dr. Barrett conducts telehealth and home visits. On Saturdays and Sundays, the practice offers telehealth visits only.

Hickory Pediatric Wellness serves children from birth through adolescence. Dr. Barrett follows a recommended well child schedule starting with a newborn hospital follow-up at 3 to 4 days of age and continuing through annual check-ups from age 3 onward.

Yes, Hickory Pediatric Wellness offers telehealth visits by phone, video, and text. Telehealth is available Tuesday through Sunday, making it easy for families to reach Dr. Barrett outside of in-person office hours.

Memberships at Hickory Pediatric Wellness require a minimum six-month commitment. After that, memberships run month-to-month or on an annual basis. Families who wish to cancel must provide 30 days written notice.

Practice last updated June 11, 2026