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New patients
At the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center, new patients will be scheduled with one of our scleroderma expert physicians. To help expedite scheduling we ask that all records applicable to your diagnosis be faxed to 410-367-2371 or emailed to PASOnBaseRheuma@jhmi.edu. Referrals can be made by your physician or by self referral.
Pertinent records to your diagnosis may include:
- Clinical notes
- Imaging reports (including x-rays, CT scans or MRIs)
- Lab and pathology results
- Other tests results (such as pulmonary function tests echocardiograms)
Your records will be reviewed by one of our Scleroderma specialists. 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 443-997-1552 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.
- Any co-payment required
- 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 tests performed 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 Rheumatology scheduling department at 443-997-1552
- Scheduling via the patient portal (MyChart)
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 test performed 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 and we are out of network for United Healthcare
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 E-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 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 arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment.
What will happen at your visit
- After registration, you will have your vital signs taken and then you will be asked to complete some questionnaires (may be completed on-line prior to your visit).
- The doctor(s) visit will then follow, during which you will be interviewed and examined. You may also be seen by a physician in training as part of your visit, but will always be seen by a faculty member of our center who will determine the assessment and treatment plan.
- 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 determined.
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. New patient evaluations typically take about 90 minutes.
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 office at 410-550-7715 or our scheduling line at 443-997-1552. Please note if you are more than 15 minutes after your scheduled appointment time, we will try our best to be able to accommodate your visit, but this may require rescheduling.
Cancelations / No Shows: If you are unable to make your appointment on the day of your visit, please call 410-550-7715 or our scheduling line at 443-997-1552 as early as possible so another patient may use that appointment time.
We require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice, however, we understand last minute emergencies can occur. However, patients who repeatedly cancel in less than 24 hours or do not show for a visit may be subject to termination from the 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.
MyChart
Once you have been seen at the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center, our front desk staff 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
