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Dear Patient

We are so glad you are considering us for your rheumatologic care

Please note the following IMPORTANT REMINDERS to ensure a smooth scheduling process:

  1. All new patient forms and consents MUST be completed before we can offer an appointment. (You can fill them out through the Click here to register and complete all forms link below)
  2. We need the last progress note, labs and imaging from your PCP/referring physician and any prior rheumatology records PRIOR to appointment scheduling
  3. Please inform us if you were a patient of Dr. Bose at Rheumatology Center of Houston so we may obtain your medical records, you will need to complete the Medical records Release form
  4. If you are a UTMB, Methodist or Memorial Hermann patient, please let us know so we can obtain your records. (We will need your name, and date of birth to access your records from these institutions)
  5. If your doctor sends us a referral, please ensure we get your last progress note and any recent labs and imaging
  6. We only accept credit or debit card for payments, we do NOT currently accept checks or cash
  7. We accept most commercial insurance plans, but please check with us for details
  8. We are non-par (non-particpating) with Medicare
  9. We do not accept Medicaid, Tricare, Workers' Compensation, or Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance
  10. We also accept cash pay/self-pay patients ($300 for new in-person visits , $200 for in-person follow-ups, $300 for telehealth new patient visits and $200 for telehealth follow-ups)
  11. We offer in-person and televisit appointments for your convenience (provided your insurance allows telehealth)
  12. We charge a no-show fee for any cancellations within 24 hours of the appointment or missed appointments. Please be sure to call us at least 24 hours prior to your appointment, if you cannot keep your appointment

We hope to see you soon!

Thank you!

PATIENT PORTAL:

Please sign up/register for the Patient Portal/download the Healow app. Once you get an appointment with us, you can complete the questionnaires associated with your appointment and update your personal information under "My Account". This is useful information prior to your first visit with us. If you dowload the HEALOW app, please use our code FACGCD to complete the set up.

Please complete the optional forms in case you are transferring care from Rheumatology Center of Houston (Release of Medical records from RCOH) or need to release records from your PCP/prior rheumatologist (Authorization to use/disclose protected health informaton form)

Please note, we cannot CONFIRM your appointment without completion of ALL required forms

Patient Portal Link:


Patient Portal

Authorization to use or Disclose protected health information:

(Please complete with your details in the first paragraph and your doctor's details in the second paragraph if you need medical records sent to us)

Use or Disclose Protected Health Info

Release of Medical Records from RCOH:

(Please complete only if you were a prior patient of Dr. Bose at Rheumatology Center of Houston)

Release of Medical Records from RCOH

Commercial Insurances accepted

  • Aetna-- Commercial
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • BlueCross BlueShield commercial
  • BlueCross BlueShield Federal
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Boone Chapman
  • Community Health Choice (Marketplace Plan only)
  • Cigna commercial insurance
  • Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Commercial
  • Humana Commercial HMO (with authorization/Referral)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kelsey Seybold
  • PHCS – MultiPlan (Claritev)
  • UnitedHealth Care Commercial
  • UnitedHealth Care Commercial HMO (with authorization/Referral)
  • UnitedHealth Care Medicare Advantage
  • Traditional Medicare -Non-Par
  • Memorial Hermann
  • UMR
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • UHC / PHCS Plans
  • USFHP - US Family Health Plan (Christus Health)
  • WellMed
  • WellCare
  • Medicare Non-PAR: We are non-participating with Medicare. We can treat Medicare members. The patient pays for the office visit up front. The office submits the claim for the member to Medicare, and Medicare reimburses 80% of the allowable. If the member has a secondary insurance plan, the secondary insurance plan reimburses the remaining 20%.

    **HMO plans need a referral authorization from the PCP**

    **We do not accept Medicaid, Ambetter or Tricare(as a primary insurance) currently**

    Lonestar Rheumatology, PLLC

    11914 Astoria Blvd Suite 355
    Houston, TX 77089

    info@lsrheum.com

    (713) 588-1674

    Hours
    Sunday
    Closed
    Monday
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Saturday
    Closed