At Rheumatology Associates, we value your trust and partnership in delivering exceptional care. Below are answers to the most commonly asked questions from referring providers regarding referrals, coordination, insurance, and follow-up.
You can refer patients by completing our referral form and faxing it with supporting documents to 530.276.0077, or by using our secure online portal. We confirm receipt and contact the patient within 24–48 hours.
Please include:
Our referral coordination team contacts patients within 1–2 business days of receiving complete documentation.
Wait times vary based on urgency, but we typically schedule:
We do our best to accommodate your clinical timelines. Please indicate urgency on the referral form.
Once prior authorization is obtained, we aim to schedule infusions within 3–5 business days.
Yes. We send a consultation summary or infusion treatment report following the patient’s visit. Ongoing care updates are provided at key intervals or by request.
Yes. Our team obtains all required prior authorizations for medication administration and infusion services. We’ll contact your office if additional documentation is needed.
We accept most major commercial plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and select managed care networks. View our full list:
Yes. We help eligible patients apply for pharmaceutical assistance programs and foundation grants when available to lower out-of-pocket costs.
Yes. We can provide CPT/ICD-10 coding guidance for infusion therapies and common rheumatologic conditions. Contact our billing team at Referrals@RheumatologyClinic.com
We bill the patient’s insurance directly. Patients are only billed for applicable deductibles or co-insurance after claims are processed.
We administer a full range of biologics, iron replacement therapies, and IV medications including:
Yes. We accept infusion-only referrals and will coordinate care with you, including sending post-infusion reports and monitoring labs.
Referral Line: 530.276.0075
Referrals@RheumatologyClinic.com
Address:
We're open Monday through Friday,
from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
We also offer extended hours for our infusion patients.
