The Art of Medicine Direct
Direct Primary Care in Charlotte, NC
Specialty
Family Medicine
Open since
January 1, 2016
- Facts checked September 24, 2026
- Telehealth
Membership
Comprehensive Plan
$100/month
Primary care membership
under $1200 a year
Who it serves
Men, women and children
Insurance
The practice does not participate with insurance, billing companies, or third-party payers.
Employer plans
Businesses can provide employees with Direct Primary Care membership at a predictable monthly rate.
Services
- Prevention & Wellness
- Dermatology
- Acute Health Problems
- Hormone Evaluations and Treatments
- Chronic Disease Management
- Sports Participation and Injury Evaluations
- Weight Loss
- Anxiety, Depression, ADHD Evaluation and Treatment
In-office labs
Standard blood work is included with the annual exam; members receive discounts on other lab work, and common tests are performed in office.
Imaging
Reduced-cost X-rays and MRIs are available through trusted partners.
Dispensary
Prescriptions can often be filled in-house at wholesale prices.
Telehealth, text and phone
Members have phone access for urgent issues and online messaging through a patient portal.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Providers
Bruce W. Hughes, MD ·
Direct Primary Care; retired · Family Medicine Physician ·
NPI 1659334183 · Opted out of Medicare, effective January 15, 2016
Jeffrey Cardwell, MD ·
Direct Primary Care · Family Medicine Physician ·
NPI 1700848710 · Opted out of Medicare, effective April 1, 2018
Tabetha Simpson, M.D. ·
Family Medicine Specialist · Family Medicine Physician ·
NPI 1811256704 · Opted out of Medicare, effective July 1, 2020
About The Art of Medicine Direct
The Art of Medicine Direct is a Pure DPC practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. The practice serves men, women, and children. Services include prevention and wellness, dermatology, acute health problems, and hormone evaluations and treatments. Standard blood work is included with the annual exam, while members receive discounts on other lab work and common tests are performed in the office. Prescriptions can often be filled in-house at wholesale prices. Members have phone access for urgent issues and online messaging through a patient portal. The practice does not participate with insurance, billing companies, or third-party payers. Bruce W. Hughes, Jeffrey Cardwell, and Tabetha Simpson are each listed as a provider. The practice is located at 10320 Mallard Creek Road, Suite 120, Charlotte, NC 28262, in Mecklenburg County.
Area
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Sources
- Best Family Doctors in Charlotte, NC | General Physician · artofmedicinedirect.com · fetched September 24, 2026
- How To Reduce Healthcare Costs With Direct Primary Care · artofmedicinedirect.com/direct-primary-care-cost · fetched September 24, 2026
- What to Expect at a Sick Visit: DPC Clinic Guide · artofmedicinedirect.com/sick-visit · fetched September 24, 2026
- About Us - Art of Medicine Direct · artofmedicinedirect.com/about-us · fetched September 24, 2026
- Contact Us - Art of Medicine Direct · artofmedicinedirect.com/contact-us · fetched September 24, 2026
- Services - Art of Medicine Direct · artofmedicinedirect.com/services · fetched September 24, 2026
- Membership - Art of Medicine Direct · artofmedicinedirect.com/membership · fetched September 24, 2026
- NPPES NPI Registry · npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1659334183 · fetched September 24, 2026
- CMS Medicare opt-out affidavits · data.cms.gov/provider-characteristics/medicare-provider-supplier-enrollment/opt-out-affidavits · fetched September 24, 2026
- NPPES NPI Registry · npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1700848710 · fetched September 24, 2026
- NPPES NPI Registry · npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1811256704 · fetched September 24, 2026
- US Census Bureau geocoder · geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder · fetched September 24, 2026
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