Rheumatologix

All new patients start with a one-time New Patient Startup Package priced at $400. That package includes a 90-minute initial visit and a 30-minute follow-up. After completing those visits, patients choose between two monthly membership tiers. Gold membership runs $100 per month. Platinum membership runs $125 per month and adds 24/7 phone access to Dr. Baker and two at-home visits per year.

Gold membership includes normal-hours office visits, urgent and same-day visits, reduced pricing on medications and lab work, two joint injections per year, and pre-authorizations. The practice draws labs and dispenses many medications in-house, saving members extra trips and costs.

Platinum membership includes everything in the Gold tier plus 24/7 direct phone access to Dr. Baker and two at-home visits per year. It suits patients who want the highest level of access and the option for care outside the office.

No. Rheumatologix does not accept any insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid. Patients pay directly through the membership model. However, the practice offers access to Reimbursify, a service that allows patients to file their own claims with their insurance company for potential reimbursement. Each patient receives five free submissions per calendar year.

Yes. Rheumatologix sees non-members on a fee-for-service basis. Membership provides the most consistent access and the broadest range of benefits, but the practice does accommodate patients who prefer to pay per visit.

Rheumatologix schedules new patients within days. Most rheumatology patients in Eastern Tennessee wait between 6 and 12 months to see a specialist. The practice maintains a panel of no more than 400 patients, which keeps scheduling fast and visits unhurried.

The first visit runs 90 minutes. Dr. Baker spends the first 60 minutes in a full consultation reviewing your medical history and symptoms. The final 30 minutes include a physical exam. This structure gives Dr. Baker the time to build an accurate picture before recommending any treatment plan.

Yes. Rheumatologix offers telemedicine visits for members. Platinum members also receive two at-home visits per year as part of their membership. These options give patients flexible access to Dr. Baker without requiring a trip to the office.

Rheumatologix treats rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, lupus, fibromyalgia, and COVID vaccine response. Dr. Baker also sees patients with other forms of chronic pain and inflammatory or autoimmune disease. She has particular experience helping patients who have gone undiagnosed or misdiagnosed by previous providers.

Rheumatologix sits in Knoxville, Tennessee, two blocks from Fort Sanders West. The practice serves patients throughout Eastern Tennessee.