Dr. Brian Lanier, MD

DPC Family Medicine physician, Wilmington, NC

Promina Health

Dr. Lanier is a former Marine and the founder and president of Promina Health, a direct primary care practice.

1606 Physicians Drive, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28401

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About Dr. Lanier

Dr. Lanier joined the Marines after September 11, 2001. What he saw in Iraq and other regions led him toward medicine. He left active duty in 2007 and returned to NC State to prepare for medical school.

He studied music at UNCW and earned a business degree from NC State University. He graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2014 and did his family medicine residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Dr. Lanier is founder and president of Promina Health.

A news profile noted that he opened the direct primary care practice in Wilmington in 2017. He is an avid runner.

Membership and fees

At Promina Health, children 0 to 21 of an adult member pay $34 a month.

Children 0 to 21 without an adult member pay $59 a month.

Young adults ages 22 to 30 pay $59 a month.

Adults ages 31 to 64 pay $79 a month, and adults 65 and up pay $99 a month.

There is a $100 enrollment fee, or $150 for a couple or family.

Memberships include unlimited visits and phone, text and email communication.

Education and credentials

Degree

College

Music studies at UNCW, then business degree at NC State University

Medical school

University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Residency

Family medicine, New Hanover Regional Medical Center

License

North Carolina Verify with the North Carolina Medical Board

NPI

1144649955

Hospital and practice affiliations

Founder and president, Promina Health

Location

1606 Physicians Drive, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28401

Promina Health practice page

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Recognition and research

Awards

John and Kit Latimer Excellence Fund Scholar at UNC School of Medicine, 2010-2014

Media and books

Guest on The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned podcast, January 23, 2025, interviewed by Dr Thomas White

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Lanier take insurance, or offer a membership?

Promina Health is a direct primary care practice paid by a flat monthly membership. The practice states it does not bill insurance. In a news profile, Dr. Lanier said: "Our practice does not contract with any third-party payers, meaning we will not submit any bills on your behalf."

How much does a membership at Promina Health cost?

Monthly membership is $34 for children 0 to 21 of an adult member and $59 for children 0 to 21 without an adult member. Ages 22 to 30 pay $59, ages 31 to 64 pay $79 and ages 65 and up pay $99 a month. There is a $100 enrollment fee, or $150 for a couple or family.

Where did Dr. Lanier train?

He graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2014. He did his family medicine residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.