Wilmington Adult Medicine
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | Tier 1 – Wellness Care Plan (age 18-30, no complex issues): $50/mo or $550/yr | Tier 2 – Wellness Care Plus Plan (age 31+ or age 18-30 with complex issues): $99/mo or $1,100/yr | Tier 3 – Wellness Care Premier Plan (age 18+): $135/mo or $1,500/yr | One-time Enrollment Fee: $99 | Re-Enrollment Fee: $250/individual | Discounted rates available for couples |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Wilmington |
| Doctors | Stephen Liederbach MD, Internal Medicine |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Panel Size | 300 patients per doctor |
About
At Wilmington Adult Medicine, Dr. Stephen Liederbach delivers direct primary care to adults throughout Wilmington, North Carolina. He founded the practice in 2014 as the first physician in the city to offer membership-based medicine outside the traditional insurance model. Every patient sees Dr. Liederbach directly. The practice employs no nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Dr. Liederbach caps his panel at 300 patients to keep each visit unhurried and substantive. He holds hospital privileges at New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Cape Fear Hospital, and he visits hospitalized members personally. The practice focuses on proactive wellness, chronic disease management, and therapeutic lifestyle change. Clinical capabilities include pulmonary function testing, EKGs, and Coumadin monitoring. The practice partners with HSA for America to offer medical cost-sharing options through the DPC Direct program.
Details
Address
5041 New Centre Drive, Suite 122, Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone
(910) 762-4488Website
Visit websiteMembership
$50/monthly ($550/annual)
Membership Details
Three membership tiers with monthly or annual payment options. Tier 1 ($50/mo or $550/yr) for young adults 18-30 without complex medical issues: 12 visits/yr, 24/7 email access. Tier 2 ($99/mo or $1,100/yr) for age 31+ or 18-30 with complex issues: 12 visits/yr, 24/7 email access. Tier 3 ($135/mo or $1,500/yr) for age 18+: unlimited visits, 24/7 email/phone/text access. One-time enrollment fee of $99 for new patients; re-enrollment fee $250/individual. Discounted rates for couples. 3% surcharge for credit/debit cards; no fee for bank ACH.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wilmington Adult Medicine offers three membership tiers. Tier 1, for adults ages 18 to 30 without complex medical issues, costs $50 per month or $550 per year. Tier 2, for adults 31 and older or younger adults with complex conditions, costs $99 per month or $1,100 per year. Tier 3, which includes unlimited visits and 24/7 phone and text access, costs $135 per month or $1,500 per year. New patients pay a one-time enrollment fee of $99. The practice also offers discounted rates for couples.
All tiers include same- or next-day appointments, 24/7 direct email access to Dr. Liederbach, and a broad range of primary care services. Tier 1 and Tier 2 members receive up to 12 visits per year. Tier 3 members receive unlimited visits and 24/7 access via phone and text in addition to email. Services include annual physicals, health screenings, vaccinations, sick visits, chronic care management, EKGs, pulmonary function testing, and more.
New patients pay a one-time enrollment fee of $99 and select a membership tier at sign-up. You can enroll directly through the practice's online enrollment portal. The practice serves adults ages 18 and older and caps its panel at 300 patients.
Wilmington Adult Medicine operates as a Direct Primary Care practice and does not bill insurance for membership fees or primary care services. However, the practice partners with HSA for America to offer the DPC Direct program, a medical cost-sharing option designed to work alongside your DPC membership and cover costs such as hospitalization or surgery.
Yes. All members have 24/7 direct email access to Dr. Liederbach. Tier 3 members also reach him directly by phone and text at any hour. This access often resolves concerns without requiring a visit.
Wilmington Adult Medicine offers same- or next-day appointments for all members. Visits are unhurried, with minimal or no wait time at the office.
Yes. The practice caps its panel at 300 patients. This limit allows Dr. Liederbach to spend meaningful time with each patient and maintain consistent availability.
Tier 3 members reach Dr. Liederbach directly by phone or text, which allows many concerns to be addressed without a visit. All members have 24/7 email access to Dr. Liederbach for non-urgent questions and follow-up.
Yes. Members pay monthly or save by paying annually upfront. The practice accepts bank ACH payments with no additional fee. Credit and debit card payments carry a 3% surcharge. Discounted rates apply for couples enrolling together.
The practice serves adults ages 18 and older exclusively. Dr. Liederbach does not provide pediatric care.
Practice last updated April 11, 2026