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Rupak Thapa, MD

Rupak Thapa, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Arthrocentesis
- Autoimmune Disorder
- Bursitis
- Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Interleukin 17 Inhibitor
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Crystalline Arthritis
- Myopathy
- Lupus
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
Ratings and Reviews
4.8269 Ratings 42 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 4.8 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.8 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.8 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.8 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.9 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.8 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.8 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.8 |
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.
Patient Comments
- June 11, 2021a good experience
- June 7, 2021This was an overall great experience. The doctor asked questions and listened to everything we had to say. he was very concerned and considered all information provided along with understanding my medical history. he followed up directly by calling me
- May 31, 2021Dr Thapa is the best. He shows so much concern about your health.He draws you pictures and charts about illness so you can understand what he is talking about...He is absolutely one of the best doctors I have seen.
- May 28, 2021Dr. Thapa is genuinely a respectful, considerate, knowledgeable, and patient-oriented physician. I am perfectly at ease with him and appreciate very much how he personalizes his assessment and care for my rheumatological condition.
- May 23, 2021Dr. Thapa is the best doctor I have ever had. And I am 71 years old. I can only say the most positive things about him.
- May 23, 2021I highly recommend Dr Thapa to anyone in need of a Rheumatologist
- May 19, 2021Good.
- May 6, 2021Dr. Rupka is extremely thorough! I appreciate his written explanations with diagrams and pics. The printed material provided is very helpful also.
- May 6, 2021I will continue to see provider and I respect his knowledge as well as I know he wants the best for my health.
- May 5, 2021exceptional physician
- April 25, 2021this was my 3rd visit with him for my arthritis as I am on biological shots..he is a very kind and helpful Dr.
- April 24, 2021Please see earlier - very positive- comments about Dr. Thapa. He is great!
- April 23, 2021A great doctor and staff
- April 18, 2021Dr. Thapa is always very kind and patient and seems to be concerned with me and my husband Shaler, seems to be very knowledgeable about medicine and rheumatology. Very satisfied with him so far. We travel 2 1/2 hrs. to see Dr. Thapa.
- April 18, 2021Dr Thapa remembers everything. My kids names, details about my job, he replies to my emails promptly and is always attentive and caring.
- April 14, 2021He was excellent and followed up on test results and kept me informed via MWH
- April 8, 2021Dr Thapa has always gone above and beyond with my care from day one. He has personally called me with concerns or answers to my questions. He always explains everything in full detail and actually listens to concerns. We work together to come up with a n
- March 19, 2021I do not have any complaints on the contrary is excellent dr. and magnificent human being!
- March 17, 2021Dr. Thapa is always attentive and caring.
- February 23, 2021courteous yes....friendliness can be a pinch more
- February 23, 2021I am one of Dr. Thapa's biggest fans. I have Sarcoidosis, a disease that many doctors aren't familiar with. He is very knowledgeable and careful to explain all aspects of the disease. He is my "go to" for all medications that any doctor prescribes for me. I clear almost any medication through him.
- February 17, 2021Dr Thapa is incredible. I always feel heard and seen and respected in his care.
- February 15, 2021The Dr was one of the best I have ever had in all my years of going to many Dr's and that has been 40 years he is the best
- February 14, 2021I would highly recommend Dr Thapa to anyone and have, actually. Well, to anyone that needs a rheumatologist. I wish all drs were as knowledgeable yet still able to communicate effectively as Dr Thapa does
- January 31, 2021Dr Thapa is an excellent Dr I trust his care plan for me .
- January 26, 2021I just transferred from a doctor in St. Louis to Dr. Thapa. This was my first visit with him and so far I am beyond pleased with his care. My husband and I both feel that he went above and beyond to explain thoroughly the different options and potentials for diagnosis and treatment. It was never laid out for us the way that he described it. We left feeling good about my treatment plan moving forward!
- January 22, 2021Dr Thapa is a very good listener and shows concern for any prolems I might be having or any questions I might have.
- January 21, 2021Always listens and addresses concerns. plans for future treatment options that may be beneficial
- January 13, 2021Good experience.
- December 29, 2020Dr. Thapa was very thorough in describing potential illnesses with me based on my current and past symptoms. He was able to narrow it down and ran tests based on what information he had. According to Dr. Thapa (and lab results confirmed this) I was mid-diagnosed 15 years ago. With his expertise we are headed in the right direction with getting me healed. I am thankful every day for Dr. Thapa's knowledge and passion for Rheumatology!
- December 12, 2020Provider is taking a conservative course of action and ruling out conditions to provide an accurate diagnosis. Believe that underlying condition is being masked by previously diagnosed orthopedic injuries.
- December 11, 2020Very good experience. That is why I drive from Catawba County
- November 27, 2020wonderful dr
- November 19, 2020I have never felt rushed in Dr Thappa's care. I have always left with a full understanding of my condition and what is to be expected until my next appointment. I feel in great care at this facility , highly recommend Dr Thappa !
- November 13, 2020Dr Thapa always takes time to discuss your medical issues and treatment
- October 23, 2020Dr. Thapa iseems to know what to do without any hesitation, will take time to listen to us and discuss medications, seems to be very concerned.
- October 18, 2020This was one of the best experiences I've ever had with a doctor. He treated me as if I were the only patient in the world. He explained everything and was emphatic and personable while maintaining professionalism.
- September 22, 2020Excellent!!
- August 29, 2020Wonderful, very thorough, made sure of possible issues through specific tests, friendly and caring
- August 16, 2020I have a great deal of confidence in Dr. Thapa.
- August 12, 2020Dr. Thapa was excellent. very thorough and explained things in a way that I could easily understand. I would definitely recommend him!
- August 12, 2020*Dr. Thapa took time to educate me on possible causes of my issues, and made sure that I understood, probably the most thorough dr. I have exam seen. Extremely nice and listens to me.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- MD, Nepal, 2019
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, 2010
- Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, 2011
Fellowship
- Rheumatology, Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center, 2017
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Rheumatology and Immunology
Insurance
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
Research
- Chemical composition, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of essential oil and methanol extract of Artemisia vulgaris and Gaultheria fragrantissima collected from Nepal. Pandey BP, Thapa R, Upreti A. Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2017 Oct; 10(10):952-959.
- Enzyme-mediated formulation of stable elliptical silver nanoparticles tested against clinical pathogens and MDR bacteria and development of antimicrobial surgical thread. Thapa R, Bhagat C, Shrestha P, Awal S, Dudhagara P. Ann. Clin. Microbiol. Antimicrob. 2017 May; 16(1):39.