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Find a Direct Primary Care Doctor in Charlotte, NC
There are three ways to get a DPC doctor here: an in-person practice near you, a virtual membership you can use anywhere in North Carolina, or a free match from us.
The Short Answer
North Carolina doesn't keep a list of direct primary care (DPC) practices. A DPC agreement isn't insurance under state law, so practices don't register anywhere (G.S. 58-3-8). That leaves you three good ways to find a doctor:
1. Get matched by us
Tell us your ZIP code and what you need. We'll suggest practices near you, help you check which are taking new patients and explain the costs. It's free.
Get matched →2. Go virtual with Akos MD
Your own doctor and care navigator by video, phone or message, any time of day. From $79 a month for one person (as of November 2026).
How it works →3. Search on your own
Use DPC Frontier's independent map, then call the practices yourself. Use our questions below so you compare the same things.
Search tips →In-Person or Virtual DPC?
Both are memberships for primary care with no copays for visits. Neither is insurance. The difference is where you see the doctor.
| In-person DPC practice | Virtual DPC (Akos MD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you're seen | At the office, plus phone, text or video with many practices | Video, phone and messaging only |
| Monthly fee, one adult | $49 to $120 in our Charlotte-area sample (Nov 2026) | $79 (as of Nov 2026) |
| Family | $145 to $185 for family plans in our sample | $125 for a family (as of Nov 2026) |
| Exams, shots, stitches, in-office tests | Yes, at the office | No. You'd use a local clinic or urgent care |
| Prescriptions | Many practices sell common drugs at low cost | Delivered by its pharmacy partner, with many at $0 |
| Best for | People who want a local doctor they can see in person, and families with young kids | Busy, mostly healthy people, and anyone far from a DPC office or on the move |
Fees change, and each practice sets its own. Confirm the current fee and what it includes with the practice before you join.
What DPC Costs Around Charlotte (November 2026)
We looked at the fees that six Charlotte-area DPC practices list on DPC Frontier's map on November 2, 2026. Here's what they charged, set beside Akos MD's virtual membership.
| Membership | Charlotte-area practices (listed fees) | Akos MD (virtual) |
|---|---|---|
| One adult | $49 to $120 a month. Some practices charge less for younger adults (for example, $49 for ages 18 to 39 and $69 for ages 40 to 64) | $79 a month |
| Couple | Usually two adult fees, so about $98 to $240 | $110 a month |
| Family | $145 to $185 a month for family plans | $125 a month |
| Sign-up fee | About $100 one time, where listed ($99 to $100) | None listed |
This is a small sample of fees the practices published themselves. It isn't a full survey, and it doesn't include practices that ask you to call for prices. The couple row is our estimate from the adult fees.
If you have an HSA-eligible health plan, you can now pay DPC fees from your HSA, up to $150 a month for one person or $300 for a family (IRS Notice 2026-5). Health sharing isn't HSA-eligible coverage, so this only applies if you keep a high-deductible health plan.
Virtual DPC Anywhere in North Carolina: Akos MD
Akos MD (AkosDirect) is the virtual DPC membership we work with. You get your own care team, a physician and a care navigator, and you can reach them 24/7 by video, phone or message. There are no copays for visits (Akos MD).
What's included
Unlimited virtual visits and messaging, prescription renewals, help with referrals and bills, and a patient portal with your records. Your doctor can order labs and imaging at low prices.
Prescriptions
Prescriptions go to Akos MD's pharmacy partner, which delivers. Many common drugs on its list cost $0 for members. Others are discounted.
Price (as of November 2026)
$79 a month for one person, $110 for a member and spouse, and $125 for a family. No insurance is needed to use it.
What it can't do
It can't examine you in person, give shots or run tests in an office. For those, you'd go to a local clinic or urgent care and pay for that visit.
Many people pair a DPC membership with a health sharing program for bigger bills. Ask us how that works and what it costs for your household. Read our healthshare guide first if you're new to it.
Important: Health care sharing ministries are not insurance and are not regulated as insurance. Sharing of medical expenses is voluntary and not guaranteed. Review each organization's guidelines for details, limitations, and state-specific notices.
We may receive compensation from some organizations we recommend. This does not change our evaluation of how they work.
Get Matched With a DPC Doctor Near You
We help people across the Charlotte area, including Concord, Matthews, Gastonia, Huntersville, Mooresville and Fort Mill. Tell us where you are and what you need. We'll come back with:
- DPC practices near you, including practices we work with
- What each one charges and what the fee includes
- Which ones see kids, if you need that
- Whether virtual DPC would work for you instead
- How to handle bigger bills alongside DPC
It's free, and you don't have to join anything. Prefer to talk? Call (704) 918-5149.
We're not a medical practice and don't give medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.
Prefer to Search on Your Own?
DPC Frontier's map is an independent, nationwide map of DPC practices. Practices add themselves, and many list their fees. Search by ZIP code, then call the practices that look right. We aren't connected to DPC Frontier.
Before you call
Check the practice's website for its current fee, the ages it sees and whether it's taking new patients. Listings can be out of date.
Ask what's included
Ask which visits, tests and medications the fee covers, and what costs extra. Our Charlotte DPC guide has a full list of questions.
Check it's really DPC
Ask if the practice bills insurance. A practice that charges a yearly fee and also bills your insurance is usually concierge medicine. See concierge vs DPC.
Read the agreement
In North Carolina, a DPC agreement must be in writing, list the fee and services, explain how to cancel and say it isn't insurance.
Finding a DPC Doctor: Common Questions
Is there a list of every DPC doctor in Charlotte?
No official one. North Carolina doesn't register DPC practices, so there's no state list. DPC Frontier keeps an independent map that practices add themselves to. Or tell us your ZIP code and we'll suggest practices near you.
Can I have a DPC doctor without visiting an office?
Yes. Akos MD is a virtual DPC membership: you reach your own care team by video, phone or message, any time of day. It costs $79 a month for one person (as of November 2026). You still need an in-person doctor or urgent care for exams and tests that need hands-on care.
How much does a DPC doctor cost around Charlotte?
In the fees Charlotte-area practices listed in November 2026, adult memberships ran from $49 to $120 a month, and family plans from $145 to $185 a month. Some practices also charge a one-time sign-up fee of about $100.
Do I still need health insurance or health sharing with DPC?
Yes, you need a plan for big bills. DPC covers primary care only. It doesn't pay for hospital stays, surgery, specialists or the emergency room.
Does it cost anything to get matched?
No. Our help is free, and you don't have to join anything. We may be paid by some organizations we recommend, which doesn't change what we tell you.
Want a Shortlist of DPC Doctors Near You?
Tell us your ZIP code and what matters to you. We'll send options that fit, in person or virtual.
Get Matched With a Doctor Call (704) 918-5149
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