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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 (266 Ratings)


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    Ratings and Reviews

    4.9

    266 Ratings 44 Comments

    CP concern for questions/worries 5.0
    CP efforts to include in decisions 5.0
    CP explanations of prob/condition 5.0
    CP spoke using clear language 5.0
    Friendliness/courtesy of CP 5.0
    Likelihood of recommending CP 5.0
    Patients' confidence in CP 5.0
    Time CP spent with patient 4.9
    Wait time at clinic 4.6

    The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.

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    Patient Comments

    • June 17, 2021very confident in all staff
    • June 2, 2021Excellent
    • May 27, 2021If there was a million star available that is what I would give Joyce. She is always caring and concerned about my health issues. She explains everything to me in language I understand. I do not want to see anyone else at the clinic other than her or Dr G
    • May 19, 2021It is a privilege to have *Melissa Brown-Patram as my health provider. Words cannot describe how good she is. I love her.
    • May 13, 2021*Joyce spends a lot of time with all her patients. She is wonderful.
    • April 21, 2021I have complete confidence in her.
    • April 19, 2021I would be lost without Melissa Joyce Patram-Brown! Her nurse, Vanessa, is awesome as well!
    • April 16, 2021Very good experience.
    • April 15, 2021Excellent provider that knows my medical history and listens to my concerns!
    • April 8, 2021joyce is a super star, she is caring and very attentive to all my health concerns when I have a visit with her
    • April 6, 2021I am very pleased with the service and the kindness of everyone in this office.
    • March 18, 2021Great experience.
    • March 15, 2021Vanessa was very caring and listened.
    • February 26, 2021love Joyce and the staff
    • February 26, 2021care provider is very very professional & very very nice & easy to understand
    • February 22, 2021Joyce always treats me with respect and explains things so I can understand them. She is the best
    • February 21, 2021Always very good
    • February 13, 2021Joyce is an excellent NP. She is very knowledgeable, professional, caring and willing to listen. She is honest about options for tx. I feel fortunate to have such a competent and caring clinician for my medical provider.
    • February 10, 2021There will probably never be a bad thing anyone could say about Melissa!!!
    • February 1, 2021She is one of the best.
    • January 27, 2021Joyce is the best provider. My entire family sees her. She is so caring, listens to you like she has all the time in the world (and you know she does not), explains everything so clearly and you know she is concerned about you. I cannot imagine seeing anyone else.
    • January 22, 2021Joyce is very professional while at the same time being friendly and caring in her approach. This was my first encounter with Joyce and I was very impressed.
    • January 19, 2021I have been to Joyee Patram for years. She's great.
    • January 18, 2021I absolutely love Joyce.
    • January 2, 2021Excellent!!
    • December 23, 2020Joyce is absolutely wonderful !!!! She is so caring and knowledgeable about my health concerns. She ALWAYS takes time to listen and truly gives the BEST care I've ever received !!! I love the care she gives to myself and my husband!!! She is awesome!!!!
    • December 14, 2020Good experience
    • December 1, 2020ll always recommend Joyce
    • November 25, 2020Joyce is excellent at listening to my concerns and taking time to explain everything. I never feel rushed with her. She makes you feel like you are her only patient at your appointment. it means so much.
    • November 16, 2020Joyce is compassionate and kind
    • November 15, 2020she is the best !!
    • November 15, 2020again Joyce is the Best
    • October 26, 2020Joyce is a very caring person
    • October 14, 2020I like Dr Joyce/ Efficiency great
    • October 13, 2020Excellent communication and Bed Side manner.
    • October 9, 2020the best
    • September 25, 2020*Joyce Patram is excellent. I tell her all the time if she leaves this practice I leave. She is great.
    • September 17, 2020I have been going to see *Melissa Brown-Patram for about twenty years. She always help me to understand everything I ask her about. She is great at what she does.
    • September 8, 2020Joyce is Awesome! she listens and explains above and beyond any other doctor I have ever dealt with. I have had my reservations before about seeing doctors, or feeling comfortable communicating with them! Joyce takes the time to listen and provide recommendations to better your health! the medical profession needs more like Joyce!
    • September 7, 2020Joyce Brown-Patram is the most caring, compassionate, and supportive medical provider I've encountered. She makes me feel at ease in the office.
    • September 6, 2020First impression of my first interaction is this provider is first rate.
    • August 21, 2020Joyce is an example of how medical providers should treat patients. She is knowledgeable, kind, caring. You go away feeling as if someone has your best interest in mind. Plus, her diagnoses and treatment suggestions are spot-on.
    • August 17, 2020the best
    • August 16, 2020she is wonderful. we have suggested many people switch to her

    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 - January 2019

    AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): 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 and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)

    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)

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

    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 MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations


    LMC ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume

    BEECHSTREET PPO
    NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
    PHCS/MULTIPLAN


    CHC ONLY - contracts specific to support CHC

    AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
    CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
    THN-TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
    TRICARE


    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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