RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM

Insurance acceptance can vary by location and individual provider within RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM. We recommend:

• Calling ahead to verify your specific insurance plan is accepted
• Checking with your insurance company's provider directory
• Asking about payment options if your insurance isn't accepted
• Inquiring about self-pay rates and payment plans

Important: Even if RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM accepts your insurance, specialist services may require referrals or prior authorization.

Wait times can vary depending on the type of appointment and provider availability:

• Routine primary care: Usually 1-3 weeks for established patients
• Annual physicals: May need to book 2-8 weeks in advance
• Specialist appointments: Can range from 2-12 weeks depending on the specialty
• Urgent care: Same-day or next-day appointments often available

With 339 providers across 16 locations, RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM may have more appointment availability than smaller practices.

Most large medical groups like RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM offer online patient portals where you can:

• View test results and medical records
• Schedule appointments
• Message your healthcare team
• Request prescription refills
• Update your contact and insurance information

Ask about portal access during your first visit or call their main office to get set up with online access.

New patient acceptance can vary by individual provider and location within RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM. Here's what to do:

• Call the specific location you're interested in
• Ask about new patient availability for your preferred provider type
• Inquire about wait lists if your preferred doctor isn't taking new patients
• Consider other providers within the group who may have availability

Large medical groups often have multiple providers in each specialty, increasing your chances of finding an available doctor.

RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM has admitting privileges at 36 hospitals:

• CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - HOPEWELL
• CAPITAL HEALTH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• CENTRASTATE MEDICAL CENTER
• CHI HEALTH BERGAN MERCY
• CHI HEALTH LAKESIDE
• CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS
• CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER
• COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
• COOPERMAN BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER
• HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL
• HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER
• JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
• JFK MEDICAL CENTER
• LENOX HILL HOSPITAL
• LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
• MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER
• MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER-SOUTHERN CAMPUS
• NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
• NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER
• NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
• NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL
• OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
• OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER ACUTE
• OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER
• RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER
• ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
• ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - SOMERSET
• ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT HAMILTON
• ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY
• SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
• ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
• THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
• TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO
• WELLSPAN EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
• YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL

This network gives you access to specialized care while maintaining continuity with your primary medical team.