Rheumatologists in North Carolina
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
230 Rheumatology providers practice in North Carolina, including 70 (30%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Durham. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Rheumatology by city in North Carolina
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Where Rheumatologists in North Carolina practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 146 of the 230 providers listed here (63%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
22%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
14%mid-size group (10 to 99)
64%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Rheumatologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc. | 13 | 3,140 | Durham |
| Carolinas Physicians Network Inc. | 10 | 2,324 | Charlotte |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 9 | 2,028 | Chapel Hill |
| Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center PA | 9 | 11 | Asheville |
| Arthritis and Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas PA | 8 | 13 | Charlotte |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Rheumatologists affiliated |
| Rex Hospital | Raleigh | Government | 5 of 5 | 17 |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | Government | 4 of 5 | 16 |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | For-profit | 5 of 5 | 11 |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | 11 |
| Unc Hospitals | Chapel Hill | Government | 5 of 5 | 11 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Rheumatology providers in North Carolina
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Mary Chester Wasko, MD MSCAhoskie, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(252) 332-3548 Dr. Pamela Gray, MDAhoskie, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(757) 613-3233 Dr. Adrian Vazquez, M.D.Asheville, NC · $884 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(828) 258-9533 Dr. Alison Ritter, PAAsheville, NC · $370 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(828) 258-9533 Dr. Ana Arango, M.D.Asheville, NC · $1,667 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(828) 258-9533 Dr. Christopher Meyer, M.D.Asheville, NC · $1,181 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(828) 258-9533 Dr. Ellison Smith, M.D.Asheville, NC · $371 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(828) 258-9533 Dr. Jill Vargo, M.D.Asheville, NC · $72,482 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(828) 258-9533 Dr. Julie Levengood, MDAsheville, NC · $1,397 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(828) 258-9533 Dr. Kristin Gowin, M.D.Asheville, NC · $28,269 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(828) 258-9533 Dr. Richard Evans, M.D.Asheville, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(828) 298-7911 Dr. Steven Mendelsohn, M.D.Asheville, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(828) 277-5030 Dr. Sunil Abraham, M.D.Asheville, NC · $1,581 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(828) 258-9533 Dr. Daniel Cirino, DOBoone, NC · $3,032 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(828) 386-2300 Dr. James Logan, MDBoone, NC · $2,547 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(828) 386-2746 Dr. Martina Ziegenbein, M.D.Boone, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(828) 386-2746 Dr. George Kernodle, M.D.Burlington, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(336) 538-1234 Dr. Mayur Patel, M.D.Burlington, NC · $1,020 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(336) 538-1234 Dr. Richard Welton, M.D.Camp Lejeune, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(910) 450-4007 Dr. Sanjay Chaudhary, M.D. Dr. Aaron Smith, MDChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(984) 974-4191 Dr. Abigail Gilbert, MDChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(984) 974-4191 Dr. Alfredo Rivadeneira, MDChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(919) 966-4996 Dr. Amanda Nelson, M.D.Chapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(919) 966-4191 Dr. Astia AllenzaraChapel Hill, NC · $1,558 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(984) 974-4191 Dr. Beth Jonas, MDChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(919) 966-8596 Dr. Dhavalkumar Patel, MDChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(919) 966-4996 Dr. Ellen Snyder, M.D.Chapel Hill, NC · $224 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(919) 966-0552 Dr. George Brothers, MDChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(919) 942-5123 Dr. Griffin Sonaty, MD, MPHChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(984) 974-5050 Dr. Joanne Jordan, MDChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(919) 966-4996 Dr. Lydwan Perez WesterbandChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(984) 974-4191 Dr. Mary Farmer, M.D.Chapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(919) 966-1072 Dr. Michael CunninghamChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(919) 966-1459 Dr. Natalie Allcott, DOChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(984) 974-4191 Dr. Nortin Hadler, MDChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(919) 966-4996 Dr. Prarthana Jain, DOChapel Hill, NC · $5,342 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(984) 974-1000 Dr. Richard Loeser, MDChapel Hill, NC · $43 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(919) 966-7042 Dr. Robert Berger, MDChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(919) 966-4131 Dr. Robert Roubey, MDChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(919) 966-4996 Dr. Saloni Patolia, MDChapel Hill, NC · $100 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(984) 974-4191 Dr. Shannon HerndonChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(984) 215-5556 Dr. Teresa Tarrant, MDChapel Hill, NC · $32,367 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(919) 966-4996 Dr. Viswaja Kaja, DOChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(703) 371-2111 Dr. William Yount, MDChapel Hill, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(919) 966-4996 Dr. Alireza Nami, M.D.Charlotte, NC · $5,091 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(704) 377-1216 Dr. Amanda Wakeley, DOCharlotte, NC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(704) 355-5100 Dr. Amit Patel, M.D.Charlotte, NC · $6,496 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(704) 316-2916 Conditions Rheumatology providers in North Carolina commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Rheumatology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Gout
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
Common questions
How many Rheumatology providers are in North Carolina?There are 230 Rheumatology providers with active NPI records practicing in North Carolina, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Rheumatology providers in North Carolina offer telehealth?Yes. 70 of the 230 Rheumatology providers in North Carolina (about 30%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most Rheumatology providers?Durham (31), Charlotte (30), Chapel Hill (25) have the highest concentration of Rheumatology providers in North Carolina.
How many Rheumatology providers in North Carolina received drug or device company payments?136 of 230 Rheumatology providers in North Carolina (59%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Rheumatology providers in North Carolina treat?Rheumatology providers commonly treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Rheumatologists in North Carolina work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 146 Rheumatologists in North Carolina enrolled in Medicare, 22% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 14% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 64% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Rheumatologists in North Carolina work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the North Carolina hospitals where the most Rheumatologists hold privileges are Rex Hospital in Raleigh; Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health in Charlotte; Duke University Hospital in Durham.
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