How to become a New Patient:
Step 1:
Obtain a Referral from a Primary care physician or another healthcare provider. Ensure that the referral includes the reason for the referral, visit notes, lab reports, and radiology reports. You can find the referral form here!
Step 2:
Verify that Cary Rheumatology is an in-network provider with your insurance company, it is the patient's responsibility to find out that detail before getting the referral sent over.
Step 3:
Review and Approval: we will review the referral and a chart is created for the provider to review.
Step 4:
Schedule Appointment: After the provider approves the referral, the office will contact you to schedule a new patient appointment.
Step 5:
Complete Paperwork: Prior to your appointment, you'll be required to fill out some paperwork online via the patient portal. Additionally, you may need to download and fill out any necessary forms ahead of time.
What to expect at my first appointment: You will have a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms and a detailed discussion regarding the next steps, whether it is continued treatments with rheumatology clinic, or a recommendation to follow back with your referring / primary care provider.
It is very helpful to bring any relevant lab or other tests or have them faxed to us, prior provider notes to your appointment. New patient appointments are for 60 minutes, but may take less or more time depending on various factors. Your arrival at check in time will allow us time to process your paperwork and ensure you are ready on time for your appointment. Checking in late, at best, takes precious time away from your allotted time; and at worst, might result in you being rescheduled.
Step 6:
Prepare for Payment: Be prepared to make any required copayment or deductible at the time of your visit. You can further check this information on our website insurance page or by calling our office.
Payment Options: Cary Rheumatology requires upfront payments for all visits. They accept personal checks, cash, and most major credit cards. Ensure you have a preferred method of payment available.Your insurance may apply out of network fee or may not cover the visit charges. You can further check this information on our website insurance page or by calling our office.
If you have any questions, feel free to call our phone number (919) 344 0180 during our business hours!