
Rheumatology
Office: (361) 694-4442
Fax: (361) 694-6955
Fax information required by referring physician:
- DCH patient referral form (script signed by PCP)
- Insurance/Medicaid card (front and back)
- Authorization/referral number, number of visits
- Any notes from other specialists
- Copy of insurance/Medicaid card (front and back)
- Copy of lab results specifically CBC, CMP, CRP, ESR, UA
- If referred for joint pain, must order x ray and bring results
- Progress notes (Notes from PCP, other specialist, previous surgeries or procedures, etc.)
Patient must bring to appointment:
- Patient must be accompanied by parent/guardian (with ID) who knows the history
- Immunization card
- Medications currently in use
- Copy of insurance card