Wake Internal Medicine Consultants

What Wake Internal Medicine Consultants does

Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc. (WIMC) is a private, physician-owned multi-specialty medical practice headquartered at 3237 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a satellite office at 10880 Durant Road in North Raleigh. Founded in 1938 by Dr. Thomas Umphlet, the practice has operated continuously for 86+ years and self-describes as the largest independent multi-specialty physician-owned practice in the Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) market. The practice employs 33-40 medical providers across nine specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Comprehensive Women's Health, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, and Nutrition Counseling, supported by sub-brands (Wake Gastroenterology, Wake Women's Health, Wake Pediatrics, Wake Internal Medicine Rheumatology). On-site diagnostic infrastructure includes a CLIA-certified laboratory, full radiology department (CT, X-ray, ultrasound, bone density/DEXA), 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis), endoscopy suite, and AI-enhanced breast arterial calcification screening (cmAngio by CureMetrix) launched March 2026.

Name

Wake Internal Medicine Consultants

Legal name

Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc.

Website

https://wakeinternalmedicine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wake Internal Medicine Consultants is an independent, physician-owned multi-specialty practice founded in 1938 in Raleigh, NC, serving the Triangle with 33-40 providers across nine specialties, on-site lab and imaging, and recently added AI-enhanced cardiac screening.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Medical Visits: The practice operates on a fee-for-service basis, billing insurance companies for patient visits across all specialties. Payment at time of service is expected. The practice files insurance claims as a courtesy. Delinquent accounts may be reported to the Credit Bureau. Multiple insurance plans are accepted including BCBS, CIGNA, and various Medicare Advantage plans.
2. Specialty Procedures and Imaging: Revenue generated from on-site diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including endoscopy (colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, capsule endoscopy), mammography, radiology imaging, and infusion therapy. Separate facility bills are received from ambulatory centers or hospitals for facility use.
3. Optional Self-Pay Services (BAC Screening): Optional enhancements not covered by insurance are charged directly to patients. Mammo with Heart BAC screening costs $90 out-of-pocket. This represents a self-pay revenue stream for optional AI-enhanced screening.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wake Internal Medicine Consultants is a physician-owned, independent multi-specialty medical practice in Raleigh, NC providing comprehensive outpatient healthcare across nine-plus specialties (internal medicine, women's health, pediatrics, gastroenterology, rheumatology, endocrinology, geriatrics, family medicine, mammography, and nutrition counseling). The practice operates two Triangle-area locations supported by an on-site CLIA-certified laboratory, in-house radiology (CT, X-ray, ultrasound, bone density/DEXA), an in-office 3D mammography suite, a full endoscopy center, AI-enhanced breast arterial calcification screening, virtual visit telemedicine, and a patient portal on a new EHR system.

Product overview

Wake Internal Medicine Consultants is a multi-specialty physician-owned practice offering comprehensive healthcare services through multiple specialties. The core offerings include Internal Medicine, Women's Health (Gynecology), Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, and Family Medicine. On-site diagnostic capabilities include a CLIA Certified Laboratory, Radiology (CT scans, ultrasound, DEXA), Mammography with 3D Tomosynthesis, and Endoscopy Procedures. The practice has expanded to include specialized services such as AI-powered Breast Arterial Calcification Screening (Mammo with Heart), Virtual Visit telemedicine, and Aesthetics. The practice operates two locations (Main Raleigh and North Raleigh) and is recognized as the largest independent multi-specialty practice in the Triangle area, serving patients since 1938.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wake Gastroenterology: Full-service gastroenterology diagnostic center providing endoscopic testing, in-office imaging, and treatments for digestive diseases including colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and GI care.
• Wake Women's Health
• Wake Pediatrics
• Wake Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Products and services

• Internal Medicine Primary care services for adults focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases and chronic conditions across all age ranges.
• Comprehensive Women's Health Women's health services including gynecology, women's internal medicine, women's gastroenterology, mammography, weight management, and on-site testing and imaging for female patients from adolescence through menopause and beyond.
• Pediatrics (Wake Pediatrics) Pediatric medicine for infants through adolescents provided by physicians board-certified in both pediatrics and internal medicine (Med-Peds), enabling whole-family continuity of care.
• Gastroenterology (Wake Gastroenterology) Full-service diagnostic gastroenterology center providing digestive disease diagnosis and treatment including colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, Bravo pH monitoring, sigmoidoscopy, and colorectal cancer screening.
• Rheumatology Treatment of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory disorders, with over 30 years of rheumatology experience.
• Endocrinology Comprehensive endocrine care including diabetes management with continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy, thyroid ultrasound, CT scan, bone density measurement, obesity medicine, and lipid disorders.
• Geriatrics Healthcare services for elderly patients addressing long-term health, daily activities, pain management, and patient independence.
• Family Medicine Comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages covering preventive care, chronic disease management, acute care, and health education.
• Mammography / 3D Tomosynthesis In-office 3D screening mammography suite offering privacy, convenience, and continuity of care, interpreted by board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists, with mammograms available during annual Well Woman exams.
• Nutrition Counseling (Wake Nutrition) Registered dietitian services providing personalized nutrition plans, diabetes nutrition support, weight management, and healthy eating education.
• CLIA Certified Laboratory On-site CLIA-certified laboratory offering comprehensive diagnostic testing including Coumadin therapy monitoring, with lab hours Monday through Friday 7am–5pm.
• Endoscopy Procedures Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services including colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, Bravo pH monitoring, and sigmoidoscopy performed in-office.
• Breast Arterial Calcification Screening (Mammo with Heart) AI-powered cardiac risk assessment during mammography using cmAngio by CureMetrix (FDA-cleared) to detect Breast Arterial Calcifications as indicators of heart disease risk in women, currently $90 out-of-pocket.
• Virtual Visit Telemedicine SMS-based video consultation platform connecting patients with providers for follow-up and routine visits; patients receive a text at their scheduled time and follow a link to connect.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8-star Google rating based on 5,663 reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CureMetrix (cmAngio)coreTechnology or IntegrationWake Internal Medicine uses CureMetrix's cmAngio AI-powered software for its Mammo with Heart breast arterial calcification screening program. The FDA-cleared AI detects BAC from standard mammograms, providing cardiac risk indicators. WIMC charges patients $90 out-of-pocket for this optional enhancement.
• SharecarecoreTechnology or IntegrationWake Internal Medicine partners with Sharecare to fulfill medical records requests through an online portal. Patients access records via https://myplatform.hds.sharecare.com. Sharecare also provides a status checking portal for record requests and online payment processing for records and radiology images.
• TrimmedTech (Patient Portal)coreTechnology or IntegrationPatient portal powered by TrimmedTech at https://patientportal.trimedtech.com/wimc. Enables patients to access medical records, request appointments, view lab results, and communicate with providers. New patients and existing patients use this platform for non-urgent inquiries and prescription refills.
• BlueCross BlueShield of North CarolinacoreOthersWake Internal Medicine is a Tier 1 provider with BCBS of NC, exceeding rigorous quality and cost criteria to qualify as the most cost-effective in-network option. Tier 1 status applies to all BCBS NC plans.
• CIGNAcoreOthersWake Internal Medicine is a Tier 1 provider with CIGNA, qualifying as the most cost-effective in-network care option based on quality and cost criteria.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Duke Health (Duke University Health System): Academic health system anchored by Duke University Hospital with a broad primary-care and specialty footprint across the Raleigh-Durham Triangle. Directly competes for primary-care patients and physician talent in WIMC's core geography.
• UNC Health (University of North Carolina Health): University-affiliated health system operating hospitals, physician practices, and specialty services across the Triangle, including UNC Health Rex in Raleigh. Competes with WIMC for insured primary-care patients and for employed-physician recruitment in Wake County.
• WakeMed Health & Hospitals: Largest health system based in Raleigh with a network of primary-care and specialty practices across Wake County. Competes head-to-head with WIMC for Triangle residents and is a likely consolidator of independent practices in the market.
• Atrium Health (Advocate Health): Multi-state, non-profit health system with significant North Carolina operations following the Atrium-Wake Forest Baptist merger. Comparable as a large integrated competitor offering multi-specialty ambulatory care, insurance contracting leverage, and acquisition capacity.
• HCA Healthcare: Largest for-profit hospital operator in the U.S. with North Carolina hospitals and employed-physician networks. Comparable as a deep-pocketed incumbent competing for the same insured patient pool and physician labor pool across WIMC's geographic catchment.

Direct peers

• One Medical (Amazon One Medical): Tech-enabled membership and insurance-based primary-care platform acquired by Amazon, operating multi-specialty adult and family medicine practices. Most directly comparable to WIMC's primary-care focus with added digital booking, virtual visits, and consumer-grade UX.

Emerging players

• VillageMD: Primary-care platform majority-owned by Walgreens/CVS that builds and acquires risk-bearing physician practices focused on value-based care. Comparable as a PCP-led, multi-state primary-care consolidator that competes for the same insured patient base as independents like WIMC.
• MDVIP: National membership-based primary-care network that partners with independent physicians to convert practices into concierge models. Comparable to WIMC as an independent-physician PCP platform, with a different revenue mix (membership fees) but a similar specialty-access value proposition.

Others

• Privia Health: Physician enablement platform that partners with independent medical groups on value-based contracts, EHR/practice operations, and payer negotiations. Functions as an operating partner analogous to what WIMC would need to access risk-bearing arrangements while remaining independent.
• agilon health: Value-based care company that contracts with independent primary-care physician groups under global capitation, particularly for Medicare Advantage. Comparable as the type of partner WIMC would need to monetize senior MA patients through risk-bearing arrangements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/wakeinternalmed

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Wake Internal Medicine Consultants