Sierra Rheumatology
New patients

Three steps to your first visit.

We make becoming a new patient straightforward. Once we have your insurance details and prior records, our team will call to confirm details and book your appointment.

01
Verify insurance

We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal. Please confirm in-network status with your carrier or our office.

Most major plansSelf-pay available
02
Send medical records

Submit a records release form via fax or mail and we'll request your prior notes, labs, and imaging from your previous providers.

Fax (916) 781-2029Records release form
03
Schedule your visit

Once we receive and review your medical records, we'll call you to confirm details and book your first appointment.

We call youSame-week often available
What to bring

Come prepared, leave with a plan.

For your first appointment, please bring the following so we can make the most of our time together.

Self-pay rates
Initial visit
$300
Follow-up
$150
  • Photo ID
    Driver's license, state ID, or passport.
  • Insurance card(s)
    Primary and secondary, if applicable.
  • Medication list
    Including dose, frequency, and duration.
  • Payment method
    Cash, check, or credit/debit card.
  • Prior labs & imaging
    If we haven't already received them.
  • List of questions
    Bring concerns or symptoms to discuss.
Insurance accepted

We're in-network with most major plans.

If your plan isn't listed, please call our office — we may still be able to see you, and self-pay rates are available.

Call to verify · (916) 677-4744
Medicare
Medi-Cal
Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross
Cigna
United Healthcare
Aetna
Hill Physicians
Health Net
Tricare
Sutter Health Plan
Western Health Advantage
Brown & Toland
Operating Engineers
PHCS / MultiPlan
For referring providers

Refer your patient by fax — we'll handle the rest.

Send referrals to (916) 781-2029 with patient demographics, copy of insurance card, recent office notes, and labs.