Rheumatologist in Guilford, North Carolina

It depends on the practice and your insurance plan. Call the office and your insurer before scheduling to confirm whether a referral or prior authorization is required.

Rheumatologists commonly evaluate inflammatory and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. The specific conditions treated vary by practice.

Bring your medication list, relevant medical records and imaging, prior lab results, insurance information, and a summary of symptoms, including when they started and what makes them better or worse.

The cost depends on insurance, copay, deductible, and whether lab work or imaging is ordered. Ask the office for its self-pay fee and your insurer for an estimate of out-of-pocket costs.