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Emerald Health DPC

Direct Primary Care in Hickory, NC

Open since

September 1, 2021

305 4th Street SW, Hickory, NC(828) 544-1018Visit website
  • Facts checked September 23, 2026
  • Telehealth

The practice’s website said it is accepting new patients (checked September 23, 2026).

Membership

Gold plan

$65/month

Platinum plan

$95/month

Membership fee

18-29 yrs

$65/month

Membership fee

30-49 yrs

$85/month

Membership fee

50-99 yrs

$95/month

Membership fee

100+ yrs

$1/month

Other published prices

Employer groups and Wednesday Leads Group Platinum

$85/month

New Patient administrative enrollment fee

$85

Re-enrollment fee

$300

Basic panel

$50

Cardiac panel

$90

Cardiac panel + female hormones

$150

Cardiac panel and hormones, yearly

$200

Yearly hypertension labs

$100

Yearly diabetes labs

$75

Arthritis panel

$60

Yearly thyroid labs add-on

$40

Hormone panel, woman

$50

Hormone panel, man, yearly

$50

Pap smear

$70

STD panel

$60

Fluconazole 150 mg, #2

$2

Valacyclovir 500 mg, #90

$18

Prednisone 10 mg, #40

$9

Amoxicillin-clavulanate, #40

$9

Bupropion XL 300 mg, #90

$23

Atorvastatin 40 mg, #90

$8

Losartan HCTZ 50/12.5 mg, #90

$18

Who it serves

Adults

Insurance

The practice does not bill insurance; it encourages patients to maintain insurance coverage. HSA funds may be usable for DPC memberships under stated conditions.

Employer plans

Employer plans are offered for small businesses and local teams, starting at $65 per member per month.

Enroll on the practice’s site

Services

  • Direct Primary Care
  • Annual physical
  • Acute visits
  • Chronic disease management
  • Mental health condition management
  • Perimenopause and menopause care
  • Aesthetic services
  • Cardiometabolic evaluations

In-office labs

In-house labs are offered at member prices, with a published DPC lab menu.

Imaging

Negotiated imaging prices are available.

Dispensary

In-house pharmacy with member pricing.

Telehealth, text and phone

Telehealth and direct doctor access by text or call are offered; after-hours access depends on membership tier.

Hours

Monday9:00 am to 5:00pm
Tuesday9:00 am to 5:00pm
Wednesday9:00 am to 5:00pm
Thursday9:00 am to 5:00pm
Fridayby appointment

Providers

  • Rachel Kelly, DO, MS, FACP

    Internal Medicine Physician

    NPI 1871725861 · Opted out of Medicare, effective October 1, 2021

  • Anne Gonzalez, MD, CAQ-Geriatrics

Area

Catawba County, North Carolina

The practice’s location is in a federally designated primary care Health Professional Shortage Area: LI-Catawba County (HRSA score 12 of 25, designated September 11, 2025).

Sources

Each fact is shown only while it is recent: prices and hours for 180 days after the check, new-patient status for 60, everything else for a year.

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