Compare 41 rheumatologists in Miami, FL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
41
Rheumatologists
100%
Accepting patients
88%
Most common: MD
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Miami runs on two parallel healthcare systems: the massive Jackson Health public network that trains the next generation of physicians, and a private market shaped by Baptist Health, Mount Sinai, and Nicklaus. The city's Latin American medical tourism pipeline means you can find subspecialists here that most cities simply don't have.
Miami has 41 rheumatologists. The most common credential is MD (88%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Healthcare clusters along three corridors: the Civic Center medical district around Jackson Memorial, the Coral Gables corridor near Baptist and UM hospitals, and the Miami Beach strip around Mount Sinai. Traffic makes distance deceptive, so most residents stick to whichever system is closest to home. Metrorail connects to the Civic Center station directly.
Providers practice throughout Miami. Brickell is a dense financial district with specialist offices and proximity to Mercy Hospital and Baptist Health. Coconut Grove is a tree-canopied neighborhood near Mercy Hospital with family practices and wellness centers. Wynwood is an arts district with new medical offices and community health centers serving a creative, diverse community. Coral Gables is baptist Hospital of Miami and University of Miami Hospital anchor care in this established community.
Nearby hospitals include Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami Hospital, and Baptist Hospital of Miami. Local training programs run through University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Jackson Memorial Hospital is one of the largest public hospitals in the US and a Level I trauma center.
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.
Bring your insurance card and a photo ID to every visit. Miami providers frequently ask for both due to high insurance fraud enforcement in the area. Expect paperwork in both English and Spanish.
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
Sun exposure is a year-round concern. Dermatology waitlists in Miami-Dade are among the longest in Florida, and skin cancer screenings should be annual, not optional.
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.
Miami, FL has 41 licensed rheumatologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of rheumatologists in Miami, FL are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Miami is the epicenter of Florida's ACA marketplace, with more plan options than almost any other county in the country. However, narrow networks are common, so always verify your provider is in-network before booking. Medicaid managed care runs through Sunshine Health and Molina in this region.
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 Miami, FL 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.
Miami-Dade has one of the highest provider densities in Florida, but many specialists cluster in Coral Gables and the Civic Center. If you live in Homestead or the far western suburbs, expect a 30-to-45-minute drive for specialty care.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Miami, FL, 88% hold the MD credential and 7% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
76% of rheumatologists in Miami, FL 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.
Most practices in Miami-Dade County have Spanish-speaking staff. In neighborhoods like Little Havana, Hialeah, and Doral, Spanish is often the primary language of care. Creole-speaking providers are also available in areas like Little Haiti and North Miami.
Jackson Health is the public hospital system for Miami-Dade County, anchored by Jackson Memorial Hospital. It serves all patients regardless of ability to pay and includes a network of urgent care centers, primary care clinics, and specialty hospitals across the county.
Top accepted carriers in Miami, FL include medicare, unitedhealthcare, molina, qhp-16842, and qhp-17091.
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.