FAQ
What is a Rheumatologist?
A Rheumatologist manages the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of autoimmune, musculoskeletal and arthritic conditions.
What does a Rheumatologist treat?
The conditions treated are inclusive of, but not limited to, the following:
| Ankylosing Spondylitis | Paget’s Disease |
| Behcet’s Syndrome | Polymyalgia Rheumatica |
| Bursitis | Polymyositis |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Scleroderma |
| Chronic Pain Syndrome | Sjogren’s Syndrome |
| Churgg-Strauss Syndrome | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
| Dermatomyositis | Takayasu’s Arteritis |
| Fibromyalgia Syndrome | Tendonitis |
| Osteoarthritis | Vasculitis |
| Osteoporosis | Wegener’s Granulomatosis |
What types of insurance does North Texas Joint Care, P.A. accept?
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas – PPO; Health Select – PPO | CCN-PPO / First Health PPO |
| ChoiceCare (Humana) – PPO | Cigna – PPO |
| Community Health Plan – PPO | Galaxy Health Network – PPO |
| Healthsmart Preferred Care – PPO | Medcorp Southwest – PPO |
| Sterling | USC Health Services – PPO |
| Plan Vista – PPO (Formerly NPPN) | Richardson ISD – PPO |