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Melissa B. Brown-Patram, ACNP-BC

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Melissa B. Brown-Patram, ACNP-BC

Melissa B. Brown-Patram, ACNP-BC

  • Family Medicine Primary Care
4.9 (273 Ratings)


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    4.9

    273 Ratings 197 Comments

    Listened to me 4.9
    Clearly explained my problem or condition 4.9
    Addressed my questions and concerns 4.9
    Clearly explained my treatment and follow up instructions 4.9

    Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.

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    Patient Comments

    • March 14, 2023 Seeing Joyce is always a pleasure. She always listens to what I have to say. Explains things in a way I understand. Never in a hurry and takes her time to give me the best care.
    • March 13, 2023 She is the best person you could ever have for a doctor. She is the most caring and she really cares about your health.
    • March 13, 2023 A wonderful dr caring takes time knowledgeable listens
    • March 12, 2023 see previous information where I documented my comments regarding this provider.She is excellent.
    • March 11, 2023 Joyce is a delight to work with - she listens and then follows up with whatever treatment she feels is appropriate.
    • March 11, 2023 Joyce is absolutely fantastic!
    • March 10, 2023 She listens and helps to figure out what's going on with me.
    • March 10, 2023 My mom was a Registered Nurse forced into a very tough diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer. It was via WFBH along with her initial Care (@CPM-Dr. Grisso & Joyce Patram)that carried my Dad my Whole entire family through the toughest storm of our Lives. Thank you humbly from the bottom to the top ?????????? ---Lisa & for Continued care
    • March 8, 2023 Love her like family, I can talk with her about anything, she takes the time to listen
    • March 7, 2023 Joyce is the best!
    • March 7, 2023 Love ?? my Dr Visits with Joyce she listens and cares . And all staff is great there very friendly .
    • March 4, 2023 Melissa Joyce Brown-Patram always goes above and beyond to help me. She is so knowledgeable about her profession. She takes time to listen to my concerns and always give me the the correct treatment I need. She is awesome!!!!
    • March 3, 2023 Melissa Patram is the best!
    • March 2, 2023 Listens to concerns and addresses them follows up when needed. Very knowledgeable and caring
    • March 1, 2023 Top notch medical provider!
    • March 1, 2023 Joyce brown is awesome
    • February 28, 2023 Best practitioner around!
    • February 27, 2023 Joyce cares about your overall health. She will find out the root cause of the problem that you are experiencing. If she feels that she needs to send you to a specialist, she will do that in order to help your overall well being.
    • February 23, 2023 All I can say is Joyce Patram is the absolute best health care provider ever. She listens to her patients addresses their concerns. I would not trust my health care to anyone else.
    • February 20, 2023 Grateful
    • February 17, 2023 listens to your reason for a visit, very thorough and knowledgable, checks meds you are taking. Personable , Gives a smile as needed. Her .as a nurse also adds to her strengths. Great comments are heard in the neighborhood , of her concern for their familys
    • February 15, 2023 Great caring people!
    • February 15, 2023 Complete confidence I am well taken care of.
    • February 9, 2023 Love my doctor, now thst she is my doctor, I dont anxiety about going to the doctor.
    • February 3, 2023 Excellent excellent excellent
    • February 2, 2023 she really does care about my health
    • February 2, 2023 She is always very attentive and honest. Very clear in treatment plan
    • February 2, 2023 Friendly, patient, kind and caring are all qualities of Melissa Brown-Patram.
    • January 31, 2023 I appreciate y’all Thank you!!
    • January 31, 2023 There is no one any better.
    • January 31, 2023 She is amazing
    • January 24, 2023 She listened to all my concerns. Went over everything very thoroughly. Even looked up what my orthopedic wrote on previous visit and helped me understand his concerns. So refreshing to deal with someone so pleasant and feel like you are just another number.
    • January 22, 2023 Melissa is one of the best!!! If not THE BEST!!! She listens to her patients and is genuinely concerned for their health!! I wouldn’t even think about going to anyone else!!!?
    • January 21, 2023 There are many words she is the best doctor I have been to she go's the extra mile to care for her patients she is always there for me cares about my well-being I am thankful for her atrium health are blessed to have her on there team
    • January 20, 2023 I trust her expertise, knowledge and compassionate care above all others!
    • January 20, 2023 She is the best!
    • January 20, 2023 She is just wonderful so very helpful with much compassion a wonderful dr.
    • January 18, 2023 Joyce is always a caring and kind provider. She makes you feel like family. She is very attentive to your needs and lets you know she hears and cares about what you are saying. I have never been more satisfied with a healthcare provider. Absolutely love her.
    • January 14, 2023 I love her. She’s very friendly and easy to talk to. She’s the only one who did a MRI and found my brain tumor in 2013, I trust her completed!
    • January 14, 2023 I have been she Doctor brown for almost 20 years and she is the best. She will listen to everything I talk to her about and the nices doctor I have been to. She knows everything about me and my family.
    • January 13, 2023 Melissa Brown-Patram is the most caring and devoted healthcare professional I’ve had the privilege to meet.
    • January 11, 2023 She has beef my NP for years. Love and respect her very much.
    • January 11, 2023 Could not have asked for a more genuine and responsive person. She listens and addresses all your concerns. Always giving insight and willing to discuss any issues at hand.
    • January 10, 2023 Melissa is ALWAYS caring and takes the time to listen. She explains my healthcare needs and current condition to me in a way I can understand. I don't want to see anyone else! She is the very, very BEST!!
    • January 9, 2023 She is genuinely concerned about her patients and does her very best to address each issue
    • January 7, 2023 Completely confortable
    • January 6, 2023 Joyce is the best!
    • January 5, 2023 Joyce Patram is the best. She is so kind & caring to all of her patients. She always makes me laugh. I look forward to seeing her every time I need to be seen because I know ai will leave feeling much better than I did before I arrived.
    • January 5, 2023 Joyce is the most caring and amazing doctor I have ever had! Going to see her make it a pleasure to go to the doctor office! I just love her!!!!
    • January 4, 2023 I just LOVE her.... I believe she is truly interested in my health and wellness. She listens attentively to anything I have to say. You are truly BLESSED to have her as a representative of your team of health care providers. You couldn't get rid of me as a patron with a SWAT team....
    • January 4, 2023 Awesome! Caring & truly concerned.
    • January 4, 2023 Very professional and really cares about my health.
    • December 28, 2022 She really cares about her patients. She takes time to address all my concerns. She is absolutely the best.
    • December 26, 2022 She is very attentive to any issue I may have!
    • December 24, 2022 She is amazing!She listens and is always concerned about any health issues.The best of the Best!
    • December 24, 2022 She is the best. Very knowledgeable about medicines and how changes may cause possible reactions with other medicines.
    • December 23, 2022 Joyce is truly one of God's angels. It is evident that she cares about her patients and provides such kind and compassionate care. She includes me in my care and is interested in my thoughts and opinions. She always is intentional about listening to my concerns and addresses them accordingly. She is one of the few healthcare providers left that actually cares about her patients and it is reflective with each visit.
    • December 23, 2022 She is the greatest!! She takes time with me is very thorough and concerned! The best !!
    • December 22, 2022 Ms Patram is extremely knowledgeable and listens carefully to my concerns and questions. She is by far the best doctor (and I know she??s not an MD) I have experienced.
    • December 20, 2022 M Patram NP is very caring. She is thorough and listens to concerns. Follows through if follow up is needed. Highly recommend
    • December 20, 2022 Excellent NP in fact it is getting hard to get favorable appointment times with her as she has so many patients.
    • December 20, 2022 I love going to Joyce she never rushes me she??s thoughtful concerned about me. She is the best and atrium is lucky to have her.
    • December 19, 2022 Joyce is a wonderful NP. She listens to you and explains everything very carefully. She has a kind and gentle manner that reflects her concern for her patients. She is top notch!
    • December 18, 2022 She is the warmest, most genuine woman. I will never seek other health care.
    • December 17, 2022 Professional and very cordial, great at putting patient at ease; listens carefully and answers thoughtfully. Despite her busy schedule, never seems to hurry or rush and seems genuinely concerned about my health.
    • December 17, 2022 Joyce is very concerned about my health.
    • December 16, 2022 Joyce patram is an extremely person She is a very compassionate and knowledgable doctor. Would not go to anyone else.always takes good care of all her patients needs.highly intelligent. Love her.
    • December 14, 2022 Very Friendly, courteous, listens to concerns and issues. Discusses options, and let me help decide what plan of action needed to be done.
    • December 13, 2022 I Love Melissa Patram!!! She really cares about my health and wants to see me stay healthy!
    • December 13, 2022 Joyce is always kind, compassionate, and easy to talk to. She takes time to understand my issues and concerns.
    • December 11, 2022 Thank you!
    • December 9, 2022 Excellent
    • December 9, 2022 She has always been carrying and very help full. I would recommend her to anyone.
    • December 3, 2022 She provides clear explanations and spends time answering questions. I feel comfortable with her to honestly answer health questions. We establish long term goals for my health and establish preventative screenings.
    • December 2, 2022 Melissa has been my PA for many years She is so good explaining my health Problems and how to deal with them.
    • December 1, 2022 Very helpful.
    • November 30, 2022 Melissa genuinely cares about her patients. She listens and knows what needs to be done to help her patients.
    • November 24, 2022 Joyce Patram is a wonderful provider with Atrium Health in Asheboro. She cares for her patients and takes time with them.
    • November 24, 2022 She??s amazing!
    • November 23, 2022 She is the best !! Caring , listens, thorough, smart , she is really concerned about me . I respect her opinions and diagnosis! Don??t let her get away!!
    • November 17, 2022 I love Joyce. She always listens to my concerns and takes time to answer my questions with clarity and authentic concern for me.
    • November 14, 2022 Love Joyce!!!!
    • November 13, 2022 She is always up to date on my health concerns. She reassures me when I am concerned about something.
    • November 5, 2022 She is great! She cares about her patients and she listens to them. Melissa takes her time the best she can without rushing through your visit. She is very thorough and knows what she??s doing. Love her!!
    • November 4, 2022 Very personable, pleasant to talk to.
    • November 3, 2022 Joyce Patram is the most caring and loving provider I've ever been to
    • November 2, 2022 She Goes Out of Her Way to Care for Her Patients. I am thankful for Joyce ???
    • November 1, 2022 She is so caring and open that it's easy to discuss issues with her. She takes time to explain and asks lots of questions to uncover any issues. I trust her implicitly - which is saying a lot from someone who has White Coat Syndrome!
    • October 27, 2022 Absolutely love how well she listened to my concerns and told me several way how we could go about handling them.
    • October 26, 2022 She??s a very friendly caring person who shows interest to her patients. She takes time to listen to your concerns
    • October 23, 2022 Fantastic! Listens and is very knowledgeable about anything ask. Wonderful visit and answered all my questions.
    • October 22, 2022 Thanks Joyce!
    • October 13, 2022 A good listener with additional guidelines that would assist my needs. Like how to lower bad cholesterol for example. What shots to get.
    • October 13, 2022 I never feel rushed with NP Brown-Patram. Even if there's a waiting room full of people, she always conducts a thorough exam, explains everything using lay terms with the medical terms, and answers any questions that I may have.
    • October 12, 2022 Her concern for me was evident in the way she evaluated my symptoms and overall well-being. She listened to my questions and answered them.
    • October 12, 2022 She listened and cared and gave advice what to do
    • October 10, 2022 As always, Joyce continues to be the best medical provider I have ever had.
    • October 6, 2022 She is caring and a awesome doctor. Very concerning of your health needs.
    • October 6, 2022 She is very understanding and listened to me and answered my questions
    • September 30, 2022 She always listens and is very thorough
    • September 30, 2022 Melissa Brown Patram, NP is very caring and knowledgeable. She listens and takes time to understand my concerns. I trust her and I am so glad that she is my care provider.
    • September 18, 2022 The best!!
    • September 15, 2022 Always takes the time to listen to my concerns
    • September 13, 2022 Great visit very helpful!
    • September 10, 2022 She is a loving caring person. I have been coming to her for many years and she has always been this way.
    • September 8, 2022 She is always attentive, informed, assuring, honest, and compassionate, and she is always knowledgeable regarding my concerns. I have only good things to say about her, and feel very fortunate that she is my provider.
    • September 7, 2022 She discusses things thoroughly
    • September 7, 2022 She cares and listens to her patients. Alway has suggestion that may help prevent a problem from returning.
    • September 7, 2022 Very nice and caring and takes time with her patient . Enjoyed my visit with her .,
    • September 4, 2022 The lady that takes blood work is not nice at all. Very Unprofessional !!! I never had that problem before.
    • September 2, 2022 Joyce is professional as well as empathic. She explains things that even non-medical people can understand. She is a treasure!
    • August 24, 2022 The best Doctor I have ever had.
    • August 22, 2022 She took time with me, listened carefully and explained clearly my concerns
    • August 19, 2022 Joyce is the best.
    • August 16, 2022 Great Doctor ????
    • August 16, 2022 Awesome provider. Very attentive and truly cares about the patients
    • August 12, 2022 She is so good at what she does. She loves her patients
    • August 12, 2022 The very best healthcare I have ever had with this practice
    • August 11, 2022 She is a sweet and caring doctor.
    • August 10, 2022 Melissa Brown-Patram is so easy to talk to and she is invested in me as her patient. She makes sure that I am getting the best possible care with all my Doctors. I have been going there since the beginning of Dr Grisso opening the practice. I am blessed to have such knowledgeable care givers. I highly recommend others to check out this wonderful team.
    • August 9, 2022 One of my best Doctors that I have ever had . She has been my Doctors for a long time and she listens and will take an extra step to see you get well . The best
    • August 9, 2022 She takes her time and shows genuine concern for my well-being.
    • August 8, 2022 One of the best doctors that I have ever gone to.
    • July 27, 2022 Extremely knowledgeable. Speaks to us and helps us understand if we have any questions. We always feel she has our best interest at heart.
    • July 27, 2022 She is very knowledgeable and caring. She has my health and best interests at heart. She explains things at my level and very in-depth and professionally.
    • July 24, 2022 I love and appreciate the level of care and attention Dr. Joyce consistently demonstrates each time I go to the doctor. She takes the stress out of going to the doctors office.
    • July 23, 2022 Melissa is very professional and really listens to what you are saying. She understands what you are saying and responds accordingly.
    • July 23, 2022 She seems very concerned about your symptoms and tries to get to the bottom of possible causes. She is very genuine . She always has a smile on her face and makes u feel very comfortable.
    • July 20, 2022 Joyce and Vanessa are such compassionate and caring professionals.
    • July 19, 2022 Great job and being so helpful!
    • July 15, 2022 Joyce is so smart and knowledgeable. We appreciate her so much with her expertise and hard work. We would recommend her every time!
    • July 14, 2022 Kind, caring, and very concerned with your overall health and wellness. The best healthcare provider I have ever seen. She really listens and responds to all questions and concerns with genuine interest and compassion.
    • July 13, 2022 This team is the REAL DEAL. I feel I am always given the attention and time needed for my situation. I feel totally confident with this medical team. What a great feeling to have.
    • July 12, 2022 Joyce goes above and beyond!
    • July 10, 2022 She always takes the time to listen
    • July 10, 2022 She is the BEST
    • July 6, 2022 Melissa Brown Patram, NP : Is the most caring loving person care giver I have every seen she is always there for me as. her patient she takes time. to listen to me as a person that means alot most of all you can feel she really loves her patients and wants to give them the best medical treatment . words cannot say how great she Atrium health wake forest Baptist are blessed to have her
    • July 6, 2022 Joyce gives a very thorough exam and provides detailed explanations. She's the best medical professional I have ever seen. Give her a big fat raise.
    • June 26, 2022 She??s the best !
    • June 24, 2022 Genuinely concerned about my issue and was very thorough in examining me. She recommended treatment quickly.
    • June 24, 2022 Melissa is the reason I don??t mind going to the doctor. A wonderful person with the most beautiful personality. She always makes me feel so good about myself. When I leave I have a much better attitude concerning my health.
    • June 21, 2022 She is one of a kind caring good listener. I would follow her at any office she was at. She takes care of everybody she??s considerate and is not always in a hurry if I have a problem,
    • June 18, 2022 Very thorough Very knowledgeable Very caring
    • June 14, 2022 She is very caring, willing to listen, very knowledgable about my illness. I trust her and her opinion. That's means a lot to me. Not all Dr.'s and NP are that way.
    • June 14, 2022 She is so friendly and helpful. Very knowledgeable
    • June 13, 2022 She is a warm and caring provider. Listens carefully to your concerns. She spends time with you and doesn??t rush out of the exam room. She is an excellent NP - wish there were more like her.
    • June 9, 2022 Melissa is the best she always listen to your problems and gives u feed back. I Love her !!!
    • June 7, 2022 Joyce is always thorough and takes the time to explain things to me. She is always the BEST!!!
    • June 3, 2022 Best Doctor around!
    • June 1, 2022 Melissa is a fantastic and caring person. Takes time to listen and discuss any problems. Would definitely recommend her
    • June 1, 2022 Melissa Brown-Patram is the best and most knowledgeable person I have ever been to. I feel she is caring and down to earth, actually releaves the tension of going to a physician
    • May 27, 2022 Joyce is always so caring. She is amazing. Love my physician.
    • May 26, 2022 The most caring and friendly person. Always listens to your concerns and explains things in a way that they can be understood. Truly a compassionate person that takes pride in her work.
    • May 25, 2022 She is awesome! Give her a raise!
    • May 24, 2022 I drive from Salisbury to continue seeing her. I will never change.
    • May 24, 2022 She is always pleasant, caring and knowledgeable. I enjoy her being my NP.
    • May 22, 2022 Very thorough and professional. Asks about previous and long term conditions. Listens carefully.
    • May 22, 2022 I love her she is very thorough. And very easy to talk to and understand.
    • May 21, 2022 Melissa Brown-Patram, NP is concerned about her patients and their well-being. I've been seeing her for several years. I trust her. She is my preferred physician.
    • May 19, 2022 The best!
    • May 18, 2022 She is a highly qualified, thorough provider who always answers my questions and gives me the best treatment possible. I have the ultimate confidence in her.
    • May 14, 2022 A true benefit to your practice. A wealth of knowledge & an excellent bedside manor many could learn frorm.
    • May 13, 2022 Joyce actually cares about me and took all the time I needed to express my concerns. I have never had a doctor cares like Joyce does!
    • May 11, 2022 Great personality and cares about me as a person and as her patient. Love her!
    • May 5, 2022 Always a pleasure coming to the office, Joyce is excellent at what she does.
    • May 4, 2022 She is the best.
    • May 2, 2022 She is the most caring physician I??ve ever seen, she really listens to what you say and Cares about what concerns me whether it??s at her office or any of my other Wake Forest doctor offices
    • May 1, 2022 I completely trust my Health Care Provider.
    • April 29, 2022 Little problem with blood draw which is unusual
    • April 27, 2022 Seeing Joyce is my favorite part of my visits. She is knowledgeable,takes time to listen and explain and shows she cares about you. Plus she is great to joke around with.
    • April 27, 2022 She is the absolute best!????
    • April 27, 2022 Joyce is the BEST care provider I have found. She listens to my concerns and helps me make decisions on my care but isn??t pushy.
    • April 24, 2022 Joyce is so good to me. I thank God for her.
    • April 22, 2022 Melissa is always attentive to my health concerns and genuinely cares.
    • April 21, 2022 Dr Patram was very nice. She explained my problem we??re I could understand it.
    • April 21, 2022 I love my P.A.
    • April 20, 2022 She is so professional and very educated!
    • April 15, 2022 Prompt action, testing, and treatment was administered with compassion.
    • April 11, 2022 She cares about her patients and takes time with them
    • April 10, 2022 Joyce Patram ALWAYS listens to our health issues and treats us like we are VIP??s. She has so much knowledge and explains everything in a way we can understand. She goes above and beyond to give us the care we need. We love, love, love her!!!!!
    • April 10, 2022 She is very attentive to my concerns and always explains things so you understand.
    • April 10, 2022 She is a wonderful lady and is so very personable! Dr Grisso better worship the ground she walks on!!! She IS that office!!!
    • April 9, 2022 Love her she is the best she always checks me out good and ask about family
    • April 7, 2022 Been seeing her for 20 years. She is absolutely the best medical professional I have ever seen.
    • April 6, 2022 Always caring and concerned about my health. Very thorough takes her job seriously.
    • April 3, 2022 She??s so friendly, caring and puts you at ease and listens.
    • April 3, 2022 She is the very best!
    • April 2, 2022 Very detailed and concerning of my pain
    • March 31, 2022 She is warm, knowledgeable, patient, through and exploratory with my 6 month prescriptions visit.
    • March 30, 2022 She is the best! I love how much she cares for me!
    • March 26, 2022 Very kind, considerate, compassionate. Takes time to listen and talk to me.
    • March 24, 2022 Joyce was very attentive and professional and helps me out every visit
    • March 24, 2022 Down to earth, approachable, caring
    • March 23, 2022 Going to see Melissa Brown-Patram is like seeing a friend...who knows a lot about health. She always listens and gives me a course of action. I always feel like she truly cares about me and what happens to me.
    • March 23, 2022 Joyce Brown Patram PA is a true Professional whose medical knowledge continues amaze me. She is the best and is very caring about her patients. I am glad she is my Health Professional.
    • March 21, 2022 Joyce is always so kind and considerate. She listens and follows through with the answers. I appreciate her.
    • March 18, 2022 Very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, explained very well , so I could understand. Always professional. Very concerned.

    Locations

    Internal Medicine - Asheboro

    Formerly known as Carolina Primary Medicine

    Address

    327 Rock Crusher Road

    Asheboro, NC 27203

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon - Thurs: 7:30 am - 5 pm
    Fri: 7:30 am - 1 pm

    Appointments

    336-636-5546
    336-636-5145 (FAX)
    Internal Medicine - Asheboro

    Credentials

    Education

    • MSN, Duke University School of Medicine, 2000

    Board Certifications

    • American Nurses Credentialing Center, Nurse Practitioner

    Positions

    • Nurse Practitioner - Wake Forest Health Network

    Insurance

    Insurance Accepted

    This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.

    Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.

    If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.


    Key

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
    NCBH
    - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    LMC
    - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC
    - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes
    - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    HPR
    - High Point Regional
    N/A
    - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
    NC
    -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC


    Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022

    AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)

    AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations

    AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

    APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations

    BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations

    BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations

    CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    CIGNA: Accepted at all locations

    CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)

    CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)

    CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations

    CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    DIRECT NET:
    Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)

    FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations

    FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations

    HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations

    HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations

    MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)

    OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)

    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations

    UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations

    UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    VA CCN: Accepted at all locations

    WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations

    WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations 


    Key 

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
    NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    LMC - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    HPR- High Point Regional
    N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
    NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC

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