Dr. CAROL RUPE, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Carol Rupe is the founder and lead physician of WellCraft Health, a Direct Primary Care practice in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. She emphasizes a patient‑centered model that rejects the high‑volume, insurance‑driven system, offering more time, direct communication, and personalized care. Dr. Rupe believes patients should not be treated as just a number; instead, she focuses on early detection, timely intervention, and lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes while reducing overall medical costs.
With over 40 years of experience in family medicine, Dr. Rupe brings a wealth of clinical expertise from her service as a United States Air Force physician, long‑term care medical director, and educator. She combines her extensive inpatient and outpatient background with a commitment to community health, providing comprehensive care that spans women’s health, senior health, and chronic disease management.
Education
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1984)
Residency: Family Medicine - Malcolm Grow Medical Center (Andrews Air Force Base)
- Internship Family Medicine - Malcolm Grow Medical Center (Andrews Air Force Base)
- Residency Family Medicine - Malcolm Grow Medical Center (Andrews Air Force Base)
- Fellowship Family Practice Faculty Development - University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: American Board of Family Medicine (expires 1987)
Designations: Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
Years in Practice: 40+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1619044955 Active
Primary License: North Carolina (NC) - 36420
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians - Fellow
- American Medical Association - Member
Community Involvement
Halifax County Board of Health|Physician Representative, Presbyterian Hospital|Chair
International Experience
U.S. Air Force physician
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2020