Rheumatology Associates

What Rheumatology Associates does

Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is an independent, physician-owned medical professional corporation headquartered at 8902 N. Meridian St., Suite 210, Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1976, the practice diagnoses and treats more than 100 diseases that cause arthritis and related disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, lupus, gout, scleroderma, vasculitis, and psoriatic arthritis. The firm operates from a single office with seven board-certified rheumatologists and one nurse practitioner (F.N.P./A.N.P.), serving adult patients primarily in the Indianapolis metropolitan area and central Indiana.

The practice is organized around four integrated on-site service pillars: an Infusion Center staffed by experienced nurses providing IV disease-modifying therapies; Musculoskeletal Ultrasound providing radiation-free diagnostic imaging; a CLIA-certified on-site Laboratory performing chemistry, joint fluid analysis, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis; and an Osteoporosis Center offering DEXA scanning, treatment, and patient education. Patient acquisition runs almost exclusively through physician referrals — patients typically require a referral from a primary care or treating physician before scheduling — supplemented by an educational website, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and community engagement through the Arthritis Foundation, American College of Rheumatology, Lupus Foundation of America, and National Osteoporosis Foundation. Selected physicians hold academic appointments (Indiana University School of Medicine, University of Louisville) and affiliations with St. Vincent/Ascension, Community Health Network, and Indiana University Hospital.

Revenue is generated via fee-for-service medical billing, with first-visit examinations priced up to $400 depending on complexity and additional charges for laboratory tests, X-rays, and infusion services. The practice accepts Medicare assignment and processes major insurance plans, collecting co-payments and deductibles at the time of service. Pricing-related signals indicate infusion copays around $335/month — significantly below typical hospital-based alternatives — and a $50 fee for missed appointments without 24-hour cancellation. No external investment, private equity ownership, or parent company is in place; the entity remains physician-controlled with no documented changes in ownership structure since 1976.

Name

Rheumatology Associates

Legal name

Rheumatology Associates, P.C.

Website

https://indyrheumatology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is an Indianapolis-based, physician-owned medical practice founded in 1976 that diagnoses and treats over 100 rheumatic diseases through seven board-certified rheumatologists and an on-site infusion center, musculoskeletal ultrasound, CLIA-certified laboratory, and osteoporosis center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Autoimmune/Immune Dysregulation Specialty Clinics (HLAKAAAJ)

Keywords

• Rheumatology care
• Arthritis treatment
• Infusion therapy
• Osteoporosis diagnosis
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Billing: Fee-for-service medical practice billing patients at time of service. Accepts major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover), processes insurance claims. Accepts Medicare assignment. First visit examination fees up to $400 depending on medical complexity, with additional charges for laboratory tests, X-rays, or other procedures. Infusion services billed separately with patient copays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is a private medical practice in Indianapolis that diagnoses and treats more than 100 rheumatic diseases affecting joints, muscles, and bones, including arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis, and autoimmune conditions. The practice delivers on-site services through four integrated pillars: an Infusion Center for IV therapies, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for real-time diagnostic imaging, a CLIA-certified On-site Laboratory, and an Osteoporosis Center for bone density diagnostics and patient education.

Product overview

Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is a medical practice offering comprehensive rheumatic care for more than 100 types of arthritis and related disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones. The practice operates as a unified suite of on-site clinical services centered around its board-certified rheumatologists and nurse practitioner. The four integrated service pillars are: (1) the Infusion Center, delivering IV-based disease-modifying therapies; (2) Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, providing real-time diagnostic imaging; (3) the On-site CLIA-certified Laboratory, enabling chemistry, hematology, immunology, and joint fluid analysis without external referrals; and (4) the Osteoporosis Center, offering diagnostic evaluation and disease management. Together, these services enable the practice to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients with rheumatic conditions without requiring hospitalization or external testing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infusion Center Staffed by experienced nurses and assistants providing cost-effective, comfortable IV infusion services for treatment of various rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, serving as an alternative to hospitalization and outpatient services.
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound providing real-time, detailed images of joints, muscles, and soft tissues without radiation, using a non-invasive transducer-based procedure.
• On-site CLIA-certified Laboratory Complex CLIA-certified laboratory staffed by certified personnel providing clinical diagnostic disciplines including chemistry, qualitative joint fluid analysis, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis.
• Osteoporosis Center Staffed by osteoporosis specialists providing quality diagnostic services such as DEXA bone density testing, osteoporosis treatment, and patient education throughout central Indiana.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced infusion copay from $600-800/month to $335/month for patients

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Medical AssociationminorOthersProfessional medical association membership providing standards and resources for physicians. AMA has been promoting the art and science of medicine and enhancement of public health since 1847.
• American College of RheumatologyminorOthersOrganization for physicians and health professionals providing rheumatic care. Multiple physicians are active members including Dr. Tracy Brenner and Dr. Randall Reed. Sponsors Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month.
• Arthritis FoundationcoreOthersFounded in 1948, provides resources to individuals living with arthritis and largest contributor to arthritis research. Dr. Douglas Smith serves on Board of Directors, Indiana Chapter. Dr. Sarah Thomas serves as Speaker for Indiana Chapter.
• Lupus Foundation of AmericaminorOthersOldest and largest nonprofit organization providing research, education and advocacy for those living with lupus.
• National Osteoporosis FoundationminorOthersPromotes public awareness and prevention of osteoporosis through education and research.
• National Council For Aging CareminorOthersResource to help seniors and their families learn about planning for later years.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates (AARA): One of the largest U.S. rheumatology practice management platforms with a network of rheumatology clinics; comparable as a multi-site rheumatology specialty operator with infusion capabilities and a similar physician-owned heritage, but at national scale.
• Articularis Healthcare Group: A national rheumatology-focused medical group that supports independent rheumatology practices with shared services; comparable business model of aggregating community rheumatologists while preserving local clinical autonomy.
• United Rheumatology: A rheumatology-specific membership and practice services organization supporting independent rheumatologists nationwide; comparable as an infrastructure peer serving the same physician-owner audience.
• Indiana University Health Rheumatology: Academic health system rheumatology division serving the same Indianapolis metro; competes for the same referral base and infusion patients from a hospital-employed physician model.
• Ascension Medical Group Rheumatology (St. Vincent): Hospital-employed rheumatology group within the Ascension/St. Vincent Indianapolis network; multiple Rheumatology Associates physicians already hold privileges here, indicating direct referral overlap and competitive overlap for the same patient pool.
• Community Health Network Rheumatology: Indianapolis-area health system rheumatology practice; competes with Rheumatology Associates for community referrals and employs physicians with overlapping privileges at shared hospitals.
• Cleveland Clinic Rheumatology: National reference rheumatology program with infusion and MSK ultrasound capabilities; benchmark for academic specialty care delivery and a destination for complex referrals that could draw central Indiana patients seeking tertiary care.
• Mayo Clinic Rheumatology: Internationally recognized rheumatology program; sets the clinical quality and reputation bar against which community rheumatology practices in Indianapolis compete for complex autoimmune and osteoporosis cases.

Regional players

• Franciscan Health Rheumatology: Regional Indiana health system offering rheumatology services in the Indianapolis market; comparable specialty offering and patient demographic, anchored in a broader health system footprint.

Direct peers

• Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey: Independently owned, multi-physician rheumatology specialty practice offering on-site infusion, ultrasound, and lab services; the closest same-name, same-model analog operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rheumatologyassociatespc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rheumatology-associates-p-c-
• Instagraminstagram.com/indyrheumatology

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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