Find a rheumatologist near you
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions of the joints, muscles and bones, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout and vasculitis.
Rheumatologists5,519Medicare-enrolled nationwide
States50with at least one rheumatologist
Most inCA989 in California
Per 100,000 people1.7U.S. average
Rheumatologists by state
Darker states have more rheumatologists for their population. Select a state to see its cities.
Rheumatologists per 100,000 residents
Cities with the most rheumatologists
Every state
Questions about rheumatologists
What does a rheumatologist do?
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions of the joints, muscles and bones, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout and vasculitis.
How many rheumatologists are there in the U.S.?
5,519 rheumatologists are enrolled in Medicare according to CMS (data imported October 2026), about 1.7 for every 100,000 people. California has the most, with 989.
How do I find a rheumatologist near me?
Choose your state, then your city, to see every Medicare-enrolled rheumatologist practicing there with their address, phone number and hospital affiliations. If you have insurance other than Original Medicare, check the doctor is in your plan's network before booking.
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Counts are distinct clinicians whose primary Medicare specialty is rheumatology; a clinician practicing in several cities appears in each city. Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians national file, imported October 2026; population from the U.S. Census Bureau. About the data.