Dr. Melissa J. Terchek
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 24 years
- Graduation year: 1997
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1639280753
Dr. Melissa J. Terchek MD
Rheumatologist
She is located at 1984 South 16th Street Suite 1 in Wilmington, NC 28401. Can help patients with the following: Cystitis, Erythema Nodosum, Low Back Pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren's Syndrome. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639280753. Appointment can be made via the phone number (910) 452-8633. She is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Melissa Joan Terchek, being an rheumatologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Melissa J. Terchek.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Amyloidosis
- Anemia
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Bone Loss
- Bursitis
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Claudication
- Collagen Vascular Disease (CVD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Erythema Nodosum
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Migraine
- Muscle Pain
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis (PM)
- Porphyria
- Prescription Refill
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Reactive Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Spondylolysis
- Tendinitis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vasculitis
- Weber-Christian Disease
Procedures Performed by Dr. Melissa J. Terchek
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Melissa J. Terchek as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold RD CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Melissa J. Terchek is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Melissa J. Terchek is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Rheumatology .
Bills through: Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Pfizer | $1556 |
| Celgene | $1461 |
| UCB | $1192 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $13223 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $20 |
Studies
Graduated in 1997Additional Specialities
- Internist
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- Address: 1710 South 17th Street Wilmington, 28401, NC
- Gender: Male
- Address: 1710 South 17th Street Wilmington, 28401, NC
- Gender: Male
- Address: 1710 South 17th Street Wilmington, 28401, NC
- Gender: Male
- Address: 1710 South 17th Street Wilmington, 28401, NC
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2421 Silver Stream Lane Wilmington, 28401, NC
Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Melissa Joan Terchek accept patients with Cigna Healthcare?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Joan Terchek is listed in-network for Cigna Healthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Melissa Joan Terchek have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Melissa Joan Terchek is affiliated with Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Association.
Where can you meet with Dr. Melissa Joan Terchek?
Dr. Melissa Joan Terchek's office is located at 1984 South 16th Street Suite 1 in Wilmington, NC 28401.
What conditions does Dr. Melissa Joan Terchek treat?
Dr. Melissa Joan Terchek provides treatment for Cystitis, Erythema Nodosum, Low Back Pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren's Syndrome. For the full list see this list.