Rheumatologists Accepting CareFirst in North Carolina
14 verified rheumatologists in North Carolina accept CareFirst. Profiles cover focus areas including Clinical Rheumatology. Common hospital affiliations include Duke University Hospital, UNC Hospitals Pediatric Rheumatology, and UNC Health.


Teresa Tarrant, MD
Rheumatology
Chapel Hill, NC20+ years141+ pubs


Mildred Kwan, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine; Medical Director, UNC Allergy & Immunology Clinic at Eastowne; Director of Quality Improvement, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology
Rheumatology
Hillsborough, NC20+ years46+ pubs


Alyson Johnson, MD
Rheumatology
Huntersville, NC20+ years


Sean Fahey, M.D.
Rheumatology
Denver, NC20+ years


David Leverenz, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Rheumatology
Cary, NC10+ years39+ pubs


James Beekman, MD
Rheumatology
Greensboro, NC20+ years


Heather Holden, MD
Rheumatology
Charlotte, NC20+ years


Heather Gladue, DO
Rheumatology
Charlotte, NC15+ years


Beth Jonas, MD
Division Chief
Rheumatology
Chapel Hill, NC30+ years152+ pubs


Elnaz Tabrizi, MD
Rheumatology
Charlotte, NC20+ years


Alireza Nami, M.D.
Rheumatology
Charlotte, NC30+ years


John Brendese, M.D., FACR
Rheumatology
Charlotte, NC30+ years


Astia Allenzara, MD
Rheumatology
Chapel Hill, NC8 years15+ pubs


Catherine Sims, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Rheumatology
Durham, NC9 years24+ pubs
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these rheumatologists accept CareFirst?
Each profile on this page lists CareFirst among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What CareFirst plans do these rheumatologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact CareFirst plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a rheumatologist that takes CareFirst?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Clinical Rheumatology. Then verify the specific CareFirst plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
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