Yes, We are accepting new Patients. Please Note: Please be advised that we do not accept Medicare Advantage Plans or Medicaid. We kindly request that you contact your insurance company to verify that Dr. Todd Daugherty at New England Rheumatology & Osteoporosis is included in your plan. If this verification is not completed prior to your visit, you will be responsible for the full cost of the services provided.

All new Patients start with Referrals. If you are a New or Returning Patient to our Practice Please obtain a referral from your primary care provider, regardless of whether your insurance company requires one. All referrals should include Office visit notes, Lab results, Imaging Written reports (we do not need images), and any Hospital records. If you are transferring from another Rheumatology practice, we request your current records to evaluate your ongoing treatment plan.

We gladly accept most commercial insurance plans, as well as Medicare with Supplemental Insurance. However, please note that we are unable to accept Medicare Advantage Plans or Medicaid at this time. ​ Important Considerations: Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicaid: Regrettably, we are unable to accommodate these plans as they often lead to significant out-of-pocket expenses for treatment and medications. Verifying Coverage: Prior to your visit, please contact your insurance company to confirm whether our office is included in your specific plan. Insurance options can vary significantly, and even if we accept a particular company, your chosen plan may not cover our services. In such cases, you would be responsible for the entire bill.

How long will this process take? The duration of this process varies based on the receipt of your referral. Typically, it can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months. As a small private practice, we meticulously review each referral with the utmost care and attention it deserves. You are welcome to call in and check the status

In Office Visits are Preferred. We do have the capability of Telemedicine visits, from the comfort of your home using your computer, laptop, or cell phone. The online platform is through doxy.me; the Telemedicine page of this website has easy button links to enter the virtual waiting room.

Always call your pharmacy first to see if they have an active refill on file. Prescription refill requests to the office require a 72 HOUR lead time to be processed, be aware that some specialty medications will take much longer due to the prior authorization process. Always call weeks in advance before you are out of your medication, this will ensure process time and availability at your pharmacy. Have your RX information handy when calling including the name of the drug, and the current dosages you take daily.