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Rheumatologists Accepting Medicare in California

11 verified rheumatologists in California accept Medicare. Profiles cover focus areas including Clinical Rheumatology. Common hospital affiliations include UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, UCSF Medical Center, and UC San Diego Health.

Lianne Gensler

Lianne Gensler, M.D.

Professor, Medicine

Rheumatology

Burlingame, CA20+ years
Arthur Kavanaugh

Arthur Kavanaugh, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, UC San Diego School of Medicine; Director, Center for Innovative Therapy, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology

Rheumatology

La Jolla, CA30+ years
Daniel Arkfeld

Daniel Arkfeld, M.D.

Chief of Rheumatology Clinic at LAC+USC Medical Center (former)

Rheumatology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Kenneth Kalunian

Kenneth Kalunian, MD

Professor of Medicine, Rheumatology; Wolfe Family Director, UC San Diego Lupus Center; Vice Chief of Clinical Research

Rheumatology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Robin Dore

Robin Dore, MD

Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Rheumatology

Tustin, CA30+ years
Samy Metyas

Samy Metyas, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Rheumatology at USC

Rheumatology

Covina, CA30+ years
Stuart Segal

Stuart Segal, M.D.

Rheumatology

Santa Barbara, CA30+ years
Shahin Bagheri

Shahin Bagheri, MD

Rheumatology

Burbank, CA30+ years
Usman Ajaz

Usman Ajaz, M.D.

Rheumatology

Vista, CA15+ years
Melissa McNamara

Melissa McNamara, MD

Rheumatology

Walnut Creek, CA20+ years
Jaya Philipose

Jaya Philipose, M.D.

Rheumatology

Rheumatology

Fullerton, CA20+ years

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these rheumatologists accept Medicare?
Each profile on this page lists Medicare among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What Medicare plans do these rheumatologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact Medicare plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a rheumatologist that takes Medicare?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Clinical Rheumatology. Then verify the specific Medicare plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.
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