Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)
There are 10,340 active rheumatology (internal medicine) providers in the United States, distributed across 58 states. An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases. The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 130 providers
- DALLAS, TX 98 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 73 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 60 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 25 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 23 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 23 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 17 providers
- SUGAR LAND, TX 17 providers
- EL PASO, TX 16 providers
- GAINESVILLE, GA 16 providers
- KATY, TX 15 providers
- BEAUMONT, TX 15 providers
- SAVANNAH, GA 13 providers
- EDINBURG, TX 12 providers
- PLANO, TX 12 providers
- TYLER, TX 12 providers
- DECATUR, GA 11 providers
- BOISE, ID 11 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 11 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Internal Medicine 193,133 active providers 207R00000X
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) 36,656 active providers 207RC0000X
- Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) 26,410 active providers 207RG0100X
- Pulmonary Disease (Internal Medicine) 19,945 active providers 207RP1001X
- Hematology & Oncology (Internal Medicine) 17,734 active providers 207RH0003X
- Nephrology (Internal Medicine) 17,733 active providers 207RN0300X
- Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine) 13,329 active providers 207RI0200X
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine) 13,128 active providers 207RE0101X
- Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine) 8,666 active providers 207RI0011X
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) 7,368 active providers 207RC0200X
- Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine) 6,498 active providers 207RX0202X
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 6,427 active providers 207RG0300X
About rheumatology (internal medicine)
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
Frequently asked
What does a internal medicine provider do?
Internal Medicine providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a internal medicine provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.