New Patients

We welcome you as a new patient to Rheumatology Associates of South Texas. To help ensure your first visit is smooth and worry-free, we have provided some useful information and recommendations below.

To find our office, please check out our locations page for address, contact numbers and office hours. Here you will also find driving directions to both of our offices just by clicking on the address or the picture of the office.

Tips for your physician visit:
  • Bring a photo ID
  • Print and complete the new patient questionnaire form
  • Bring your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid cards
  • Print and complete the insurance form
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time in order to complete any necessary paperwork.

Insurance and Fees
RA-STX physicians accept most insurance plans and Medicare. Participation varies as changes occur within the insurance industry. We DO NOT accept Medicaid Only patients or WellMed patients. Please call our office before your scheduled appointment if you have any questions.

For your convenience, we will file your primary insurance claims if you provide us with the correct billing information. We ask that you pay the deductible, co-insurance, or co-payment at the time of service. We accept Visa and Mastercard.

Se habla español
We have bilingual staff members to assist you if needed.