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