FAQs
For your convenience, we have collected several of the questions our patients often ask about our services at Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties, our practice dedicated exclusively to the best care of rheumatologic conditions. We are located in Aventura (Miami, Florida).
We continuously improve this section, please feel free to e-mail us or call us if you do not find the information for which you are looking.
Office Policies
Answer:Our office is open from Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Answer: The office is closed from 12 m. to 1 pm. All calls will be forwarded to the answering service to be returned after 1 pm.
Answer: No routine prescriptions will be available for refill until Monday morning. Please check your supply before the weekend.
Answer: The patient is responsible for ensuring that the referral is available at the time of the scheduled appointment.
Answer: The copay must be paid at each visit before the service is rendered. If you are unsure of the amount which is expected, please call the office before your visit to verify the amount.
Answer: It is the patient’s responsibility to keep the office informed of any change in name, address, phone number or insurance benefits.
Answer: The office is located on the campus of the Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. The physicians are on staff at the hospital.
Our address is: 21097 NE 27th Court, Aventura FL 33180
Testing and Patient Care
Answer:Most times it will not be necessary to fast for the serology tests ordered by the Rheumatologist.
Answer: The rheumatologist will not refill any prescription that he/she does not prescribe. It is necessary to have a primary care physician who will provide overall medical care for each patient.
Answer: Most times ice applied in 20 minute intervals will help to relieve pain after a joint injection and reduce swelling to inflamed joints. Take care not to apply the ice directly to the skin.
Answer: Each patient should contact their primary care physician for routine medical care.
Answer: No, the bone density test is ordered to determine if you are at risk for osteoporosis.
Answer: In most cases the test should be done every two years unless you are currently taking medication for osteoporosis and then the test needs to be performed annually so that changes can be made to your treatment plan as needed.
