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- New Patients
- Return Patients
- Insurance and Billing
- What to Expect
- Rescheduling Appointments
- COVID-19 Infection
- MyChart
New patients
At the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center, our goal is for your care to be matched with the most appropriate physician in the field of your diagnosis. To help expedite scheduling we ask that records and referral applicable to your diagnosis be faxed to 410-367-2371. Referrals can be done by your physician or by calling 410-550-7715 for self referral.
Pertinent records to your diagnosis may include:
- Clinical notes
- Imaging reports (including x-rays and MRIs)
- Lab results, other tests results (such as pulmonary function tests echocardiograms)
- Pathology reports
- EMG/NCS results
Your records will be reviewed by one of our Scleroderma specialist. Once the review process has been completed, you will be contacted by one of our coordinators to assist with scheduling your appointment. You may also call the office at 410-550-7715 at any time to inquire the status of setting up your appointment, or if you feel your medical situation is urgent.
For International patients, please contact Johns Hopkins International for initial and return patient appointments.
Unfortunately, our physicians cannot give medical advice to patients that are not currently under our care.
On the day of your scheduled appointment, it is important to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time for registration, Please bring:
- Insurance card
- Photo I.D.
- Co-payment
- List of your current doctors who you would like to get copies of your visit report and laboratory results
- Any updated medical records and results of test done locally since your initial record review
- List of all current medications (include all over-the-counter medications)
Returning patients
Return appointments can be made in three different ways:
- At the front desk at the end of your visit
- Calling the office at 410-550-7715 and schedule with your physicians coordinator
- Calling the Rheumatology scheduling department at 443-997-1552
On the day of your visit:
- Please arrive at least 15-20 minutes before your appointment; You will need time to complete paperwork and/or questionnaires to help us know how you have been doing since your last visit.
- Bring an updated list of your current doctors who you would like to get copies of your visit report and laboratory results.
- Bring a copy of your insurance cards.
- Bring results of any special test done locally since your last visit.
Insurance and Billing
We participate in a wide range of health plans. Before scheduling an appointment or seeking treatment, please contact your insurance provider to understand your coverage benefits and costs. You may also visit the Johns Hopkins Insurance Website by clicking on the following Hyperlink: Billing/Insurance.
*We do not participate with out-of-state Medicaid or Medicare Advantage/Replacement plans.
Copayments:
It is a good idea to check with your insurance to make sure you are covered for your visit and services with us. Please be prepared to pay your copay and any balance due at the time of your visit. We accept CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, and CHECKS.
Non participating insurance/self-pay:
We realize that insurance may not always cover care at Johns Hopkins. With the exception of Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans, patients may have the ability to pay out-of-pocket for non-covered services. Patients scheduled for new patient appointments are required to pay a $600 deposit at the time of service. Patients scheduled for return visits are required to pay a $289 deposit at the time of service.
What to Expect
Location
Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center (view map)
Division of Rheumatology, 1st Floor, Room 1B7
5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle
Baltimore, Maryland 21224-6801
Parking
Park in the Mid-Campus Lot located across from the Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center. The parking fee (maximum $8.00 – cash only) is charged by the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Campus.
Registration
New patients should arrive 30 minutes early to accommodate parking, Johns Hopkins Security, and the pre-registration process. Returning patients should allow 15 minutes.
What will happen
- After registration, you will have your vital signs taken and then you will be asked to complete some questionnaires.
- The doctor(s) visit will then follow, during which you will be interviewed and examined.
- The doctor will then discuss with you the nature of your illness and the plans for your treatment.
- Special testing or further consultation with specialist may be ordered.
- Follow-up plans will then be decided.
Some patients will be asked, if appropriate, to participate in research studies.
Evaluation
Evaluations are performed by one of our Scleroderma specialist. You may also be seen by a physician in training.
Late, Canceled and No Show Appointments
Late: The appointment time scheduled for you is time specifically allotted for your visit. If you are running late for an appointment, please call our scheduling office. Please note if you are more than 15 minutes late for your scheduled appointment time, we may not be able to accommodate your visit.
Canceled / No Show: If you are unable to make your appointment on the day of your visit, Please call 410-550-7715 urgently and leave a message for rescheduling.
We require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice, however, we understand last minute emergencies can occur. If you repeatedly do not provide our office with notice and are a No Show, you may be subject to be discharged from our practice.
Rescheduling Appointments
Our Physicians are very busy and unfortunately patients often have to wait several months for an appointment. If you need to reschedule your appointment, please call us at 443-997-1552 as soon as possible. This will allow us to schedule another patient who is waiting to be seen.
COVID-19 Infection
COVID-19 Appointment Information from the Division of Rheumatology
COVID-19 Appointment Information and Procedure Updates
Get the latest updates for all appointments and procedures at Johns Hopkins.
MyChart
Once you have been seen at the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center, Our front desk will provide you with a MyChart Code upon check out. MyChart is a secure website that provides the most up-to-date medical information available to you about your Johns Hopkins care and connects you to your health care team.
We ask that you sign up for this free service; You will have access to:
- Communicate with your Provider(s)
- Access to test results
- Request prescription renewals
- Manage your appointments
