first care medical clinic albemarle nc, patient portal

Why choose first care medical clinic Albemarle?

We provide personalized primary care at all of our locations. 1426 E Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 FIRST CARE MEDICAL CLINIC Albemarle, North Carolina First Care Medical Clinic Albemarle is a full-service medical facility, providing medical care on a …

What is the phone number for first care?

First Care Medical Clinic is a comprehensive, walk-in or by-appointment family care and urgent care medical center, with five North Carolina locations and one South Carolina facility. Each clinic provides a comprehensive range of services, including pediatric care, primary care and women’s health care. Patients come to First Care for ...

What is primary care and why choose first care?

COVID-19 Vaccinations. First Care Medical Clinic is now an approved distributor of COVID-19 Vaccinations, and is currently distributing the vaccine at our Monroe, NC location. If you are eligible in groups 1-4, please fill out the intake form below. A member of our Call Center Staff will reach out to you to schedule your vaccine appointment.

How do I book an appointment at first care medical centers?

First Care Medical Clinic Locust is a full-service medical facility, providing medical care on a walk-in or by-appointment basis. Conveniently located just north of the uptown Charlotte, we service not only the Uptown core of Charlotte, but the surrounding communities of NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Briarcreek, Grier Heights, Eastover, Tryon Hills, Lockwood, Sugaw Creek, Washington Heights …

What COVID Tests Are Available at First Care Medical Clinic?

Two types of COVID-19 tests are available to detect the presence of the COVID-19 virus: Antigen (nasal swab) and Antibody (blood). These tests can...

What COVID Test is Right for Me?

For most patients, the Rapid COVID-19 Antigen test will satisfy most requirements for COVID-19 screenings. First Care Medical Clinic uses the CareS...

How Much Does a COVID Test cost?

Your insurance provider will determine your out-of-pocket cost for COVID-19 testing. As a general rule of thumb, most insurance will cover either 1...

Do You Accept My Insurance at First Care Medical Clinic?

View a full list of accepted insurance providers at First Care Medical Clinic. However, please note that if you are part of an HMO, and your insura...

Can I Get a Free COVID Test?

Under state and federal programs, individuals without any insurance may be eligible for free COVID-19 testing. We will verify your eligibility thro...

ONSITE LABORATORY

Most locations have onsite laboratory services to provide quick results to most tests.

PEDIATRIC CARE

We're not just primary medicine, but pediatrics too, including wellness and vaccination visits.

TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE

TeleHealth is available to treat most conditions from the comfort of your home office.

MAIL ORDER PHARMACY

Have your most common chronic care prescriptions filled and mailed directly to your home.

What tests are available at First Care Medical Clinic?

What COVID Tests Are Available at First Care Medical Clinic? Two types of COVID-19 tests are available to detect the presence of the COVID-19 virus: Antigen (nasal swab) and Antibody (blood). These tests can be either rapid (results within minutes) or standard (results within days). Antigen tests will show the presence of an active COVID-19 ...

How long does it take to get results from a rapid antigen test?

First Care Medical Clinic uses the CareStart COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test, which provides results within 15 minutes to one hour. Unless your employer, school, or other agency requests the more detailed PCR test, ...

Does insurance cover a blood test?

As a general rule of thumb, most insurance will cover either 100% of the cost of the test, or will cover the cost of testing minus a small out-of-pocket copay or other nominal fee. We will verify your insurance coverage prior to your appointment, or you may call your insurance provider directly.

Dr. Benedict Okwara

Benedict Okwara, MD, is an internal medicine specialist and Medical Director at First Care Medical Clinic.

Dr. Ada Okwara

Ada Okwara, MD, is board-certified family physician and assistant Medical Director for First Care Medical Clinic.

Patricia Bryan, FNP-C

Patricia Bryan is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and services patients in Albemarle, North Carolina.

Briana Anderson, FNP-C

Briana Anderson is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and services patients in Charlotte and Monroe.

Ratna Archarya, FNP-C

Ratna Archarya is a board-certified family nurse practitioner serving patients in Charlotte and Gastonia.

Sejal Bhakta, FNP-C

Sejal “Sage” Bhakta is a board-certified family nurse practitioner serving patients in Monroe and Charlotte.

Walk-in And Urgent Care

First Care Medical Clinic is your one-stop resource for walk-in and urgent care, treating a wide variety of condtions. With onsite labs and pharmacies we're ready to help!

Primary Care

Primary Care is a specialty that involves helping adults and children manage their ongoing healthcare needs. We provide personalized primary care at all of our locations.

Why do I receive an email from Patient Portal?

You will also receive an email to set up your Patient Portal account so you can communicate in a secure and confidential manner with your care team. Once you’ve registered, you’ll have access to valuable information and services. You’ll be able to:

Can First Care providers bill Medicare?

Medicare. I understand that First Care providers are not enrolled with Medicare; therefore, are unable to bill Medicare Part B for any services rendered. Furthermore, First Care providers have not opted out of Medicare and they are unable to collect payment from Medicare Part B recipients for covered services.

Medical Records Requests

First Care Clinic outsources our release of information process to HealthMark Group.

Patient Forms and Information

First Care Clinic utilizes electronic forms upon check-in. Please arrive to your appointment 15 minutes early to complete the check-in process. Insured patients need to bring their insurance card along with their co-payment to their appointment.