Compare 34 rheumatologists in Phoenix, AZ. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
34
Rheumatologists
100%
Accepting patients
79%
Most common: MD
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Phoenix healthcare runs on two engines: Banner Health, which operates the largest network of hospitals and clinics across the Valley, and Mayo Clinic, which draws patients from across the Southwest for complex specialty cases. The sheer sprawl of the metro means your ZIP code often matters more than your condition when choosing where to go.
Phoenix has 34 rheumatologists. The most common credential is MD (79%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
The Valley of the Sun stretches over 500 square miles, so most people drive to appointments. Hospital clusters follow the freeway system: Banner Desert along the US-60 in the East Valley, Mayo Clinic near the Loop 101 in northeast Phoenix, and St. Joseph's anchoring the I-17 corridor downtown. Light rail connects a few Midtown medical offices, but a car is essentially required.
Providers practice throughout Phoenix. Scottsdale (nearby) is honorHealth and Mayo Clinic Hospital in Scottsdale provide nationally ranked care in this neighboring city. Arcadia is an established neighborhood between Camelback Mountain and Old Town Scottsdale, with specialty practices along Camelback Road. Downtown Phoenix is banner University Medical Center Phoenix and St. Joseph's Hospital serve the urban core. Biltmore Area is an upscale corridor along 24th Street with concierge practices and specialty medical offices.
Nearby hospitals include Mayo Clinic Phoenix, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Local training programs run through University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and Creighton University School of Medicine (Phoenix campus). Mayo Clinic Phoenix is part of the top-ranked Mayo Clinic system and a major destination for specialty care in the Southwest.
The first visit takes 45 to 60 minutes. The rheumatologist will perform a detailed joint exam (checking for swelling, warmth, and tenderness in every joint), review your blood work, and take a thorough history of your symptoms including when they started, what triggers them, and how they have progressed. They may order additional labs, X-rays, or ultrasound. Treatment plans often involve medication adjustments over several visits to find the right combination.
New patients at Banner or Mayo clinics should use their online portals to pre-fill intake forms. Wait times for specialists can be shorter in Chandler and Gilbert compared to central Phoenix.
See a rheumatologist for persistent joint pain or swelling in multiple joints, morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes, unexplained rashes combined with joint pain, positive autoimmune blood tests (ANA, rheumatoid factor), gout attacks, chronic widespread pain or fatigue your PCP suspects is fibromyalgia, or any condition where your immune system appears to be causing inflammation.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Rheumatoid factor/ANA panel: $100-300 · Biologic infusion: $1,000-5,000 per treatment · Joint ultrasound: $200-500
Heat-related illness is a real public health concern from May through September. Primary care doctors routinely counsel patients on hydration, medication interactions with heat, and signs of heat exhaustion.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that attacks the joints. Rheumatologists prescribe disease-modifying drugs early to prevent joint damage and manage the condition long-term.
Lupus can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs. Rheumatologists manage flares, monitor organ involvement, and adjust treatment to keep the disease under control.
Wear-and-tear arthritis causes joint pain and stiffness that worsens over time. Rheumatologists help distinguish it from inflammatory arthritis and develop management plans that keep you active.
Sudden, intense joint pain (often in the big toe) may be gout. Rheumatologists confirm the diagnosis, treat acute flares, and prescribe long-term uric acid-lowering therapy to prevent future attacks.
Widespread pain, fatigue, and brain fog that cannot be explained by other conditions may be fibromyalgia. Rheumatologists diagnose it, rule out other causes, and create a multifaceted treatment plan.
Phoenix, AZ has 34 licensed rheumatologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of rheumatologists in Phoenix, AZ are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
AHCCCS (Arizona's Medicaid program) is widely accepted at Banner and Dignity Health facilities. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and UnitedHealthcare are the most common commercial carriers. Many Mayo Clinic providers require specific referral pathways.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. A rheumatoid factor/ANA panel costs $100 to $300. Biologic infusions cost $1,000 to $5,000 per treatment. Joint ultrasound runs $200 to $500. Actual costs in Phoenix, AZ depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Biologic medications are the biggest cost driver in rheumatology. Biosimilars (generic-equivalent biologics) can significantly reduce costs. Manufacturer copay programs can bring patient costs down to $5 to $25 per month. Ask your rheumatologist about all financial assistance options.
Phoenix is dominated by Banner Health and Dignity Health networks, with Mayo Clinic serving as the regional specialty referral center. Check which system your insurance covers first, since crossing networks can mean a long drive across the Valley.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Phoenix, AZ, 79% hold the MD credential and 15% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
62% of rheumatologists in Phoenix, AZ accept Medicare. Medicare covers rheumatology visits and medically necessary treatments, including biologic infusions administered in the office (Part B). Oral biologic medications are covered under Part D. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Newer facilities in Gilbert, Chandler, and north Phoenix (Banner Gateway, Mercy Gilbert, HonorHealth Deer Valley) tend to have shorter waits than the downtown trauma centers. Banner and Dignity Health both publish estimated wait times online.
Yes. Banner Gateway in Gilbert and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center have expanded significantly. Mayo Clinic's main campus in northeast Phoenix is also accessible from the East Valley via the Loop 202.
Top accepted carriers in Phoenix, AZ include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-53901, qhp-17091, and cigna.
Rheumatology visits are covered as specialist visits. Biologic medications (Humira, Enbrel, Rinvoq, etc.) are expensive, often $2,000 to $6,000 per month before insurance. Most are covered under specialty pharmacy benefits with prior authorization. Manufacturer copay assistance programs can dramatically reduce out-of-pocket costs. Your rheumatologist's office typically handles authorization paperwork.