There are 40 physician-owned rheumatology practices in Arizona, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
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Avondale, AZ
Phoenix Rheumatology Clinic delivers rheumatology services from Avondale, Arizona, operating as a private practice. The practice also provides autoimmune and joint disease care. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
13065 W McDowell Rd c105, Avondale, AZ 85392
Casa Grande, AZ
Arthritis Health - Casa Grande operates a rheumatology medical office in Casa Grande, Arizona, outside of hospital employment. Additional capabilities include outpatient medical care and autoimmune and joint disease care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
440 N Camino Mercado #1, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Casa Grande, AZ
Summit Rheumatology operates a physician-owned rheumatology practice in Casa Grande, Arizona, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond rheumatology, the office offers autoimmune and joint disease care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
520 N Camino Mercado #1, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Chandler, AZ
Located in Chandler, Arizona, Waseem Allabban, MD delivers rheumatology care through an independently managed medical practice. The practice also provides autoimmune and joint disease care and internal medicine. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
5720 W Chandler Blvd Ste 3, Chandler, AZ 85226
Gilbert, AZ
Summit Rheumatology provides rheumatology services from a privately held practice in Gilbert, Arizona. Beyond rheumatology, the office offers outpatient medical care and autoimmune and joint disease care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
2451 E Baseline Rd #425, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Glendale, AZ
Rajat Dhar, MD brings rheumatology expertise to patients in Glendale, Arizona through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include autoimmune and joint disease care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
5681 W Beverly Ln Ste 100, Glendale, AZ 85306
Glendale, AZ
Practicing rheumatology in Glendale, Arizona, Tiffany Hoang offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides autoimmune and joint disease care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
6220 W Bell Rd Suite 130A, Glendale, AZ 85308
Goodyear, AZ
Patients seeking rheumatology care in Goodyear, Arizona can visit Valley Arthritis Care (Goodyear), an independent practice. Beyond rheumatology, the office offers autoimmune and joint disease care and outpatient medical care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
13555 W McDowell Rd Suite 203, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Paradise Valley, AZ
Practicing rheumatology in Paradise Valley, Arizona, Dr. Ralph E. Bennett offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides autoimmune and joint disease care. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
10599 N Tatum Blvd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Peoria, AZ
Located in Peoria, Arizona, Amin Mona S Do delivers rheumatology care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to autoimmune and joint disease care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
13943 N 91st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381
Peoria, AZ
Offering rheumatology services in Peoria, Arizona, Joy Schechtman D.O. operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides autoimmune and joint disease care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
6818 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381
Peoria, AZ
Offering rheumatology services in Peoria, Arizona, Ravi M. Bhalla, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to autoimmune and joint disease care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
13943 N 91st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381
Peoria, AZ
Patients seeking rheumatology care in Peoria, Arizona can visit Valley Arthritis Care, an independent practice. Beyond rheumatology, the office offers outpatient medical care and autoimmune and joint disease care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
13943 N 91st Ave Ste I, Peoria, AZ 85381
Phoenix, AZ
Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Arthritis Care Specialists offers rheumatology care outside of hospital system employment. Beyond rheumatology, the office offers outpatient medical care and autoimmune and joint disease care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
Edwards Medical Plaza, 1300 N 12th St #618, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phoenix, AZ
In Phoenix, Arizona, Arthritis Health - Phoenix offers rheumatology care as part of the region's private practice scene. The practice also provides outpatient medical care and autoimmune and joint disease care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1300 N 12th St Ste 304, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phoenix, AZ
In Phoenix, Arizona, Canyon State Rheumatology offers rheumatology care as part of the region's private practice scene. Services extend to autoimmune and joint disease care and outpatient medical care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
2060 W Whispering Wind Dr STE 264, Phoenix, AZ 85085
Phoenix, AZ
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Ralph E. Bennett runs an independently owned rheumatology practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to autoimmune and joint disease care. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
4550 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phoenix, AZ
Practicing rheumatology in Phoenix, Arizona, Mona S. Amin offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to autoimmune and joint disease care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
4550 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phoenix, AZ
Posner Stuart L MD operates a physician-owned rheumatology practice in Phoenix, Arizona, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond rheumatology, the office offers autoimmune and joint disease care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1300 N 12th St Ste 304, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phoenix, AZ
Summit Rheumatology operates a physician-owned rheumatology practice in Phoenix, Arizona, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include autoimmune and joint disease care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
20414 N 27th Ave ste 450, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phoenix, AZ
Swati S. Bharadwaj maintains a private rheumatology practice in Phoenix, Arizona, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include autoimmune and joint disease care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
4550 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Scottsdale, AZ
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Howard Rheumatology runs an independently owned rheumatology practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to outpatient medical care and autoimmune and joint disease care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
8670 E Shea Blvd Ste 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Scottsdale, AZ
Providing the highest quality of Rheumatology care to patients through Arizona.
9300 E Raintree Dr Suite 130, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Scottsdale, AZ
Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Sarmad Al-Mansour Medical PC offers rheumatology care outside of hospital system employment. Beyond rheumatology, the office offers outpatient medical care and autoimmune and joint disease care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
9700 N 91st St suite a 115, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Scottsdale, AZ
A community rheumatology practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, Scottsdale Rheumatology Center provides care under private ownership. Beyond rheumatology, the office offers autoimmune and joint disease care and skin health and dermatologic care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
14201 N 87th St Suite A-105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Scottsdale, AZ
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13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Sun City West, AZ
Ravi M Bhalla sees patients at a private rheumatology office in Sun City West, Arizona, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include autoimmune and joint disease care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
Oxford Building, 13613 W Camino Del Sol Ste 4, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Sun City, AZ
Kelly Krohn, MD provides rheumatology services from a privately held practice in Sun City, Arizona. Additional capabilities include autoimmune and joint disease care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
10494 W Thunderbird Blvd # 102, Sun City, AZ 85351
Sun City, AZ
Mona S. Amin sees patients at a private rheumatology office in Sun City, Arizona, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include autoimmune and joint disease care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
10615 W Thunderbird Blvd #B100, Sun City, AZ 85351
Surprise, AZ
Based in Surprise, Arizona, Dr. Viji Mahadevan and Dr. Rajbir Gulati provides rheumatology services through a private practice model. The practice also provides autoimmune and joint disease care and internal medicine. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
12665 W Smokey Dr #140, Surprise, AZ 85378
Tempe, AZ
Located in Tempe, Arizona, Pace Carolyn B MD delivers rheumatology care through an independently managed medical practice. Services extend to autoimmune and joint disease care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
2034 E Southern Ave Suite P, Tempe, AZ 85282
Tucson, AZ
Dr Albert Redford is a Rheumatologist who strives to build open and honest relationships with patients. “I do my best to explain why I am offering the treatment I am (or lack thereof) so that the patient and I can be on the same page,” he said. “This empowers patients to ask questions, make decisions and to voice concerns when they have them.” Dr Redford comes from a family of health care practitioners that inspired him to take a similar career path. He chose rheumatology as his specialty becaus
2380 N Ferguson Ave STE 100, Tucson, AZ 85712
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Biana Modilevsky maintains a private rheumatology practice in Tucson, Arizona, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include autoimmune and joint disease care and internal medicine. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
1501 N Campbell Ave #245093, Tucson, AZ 85724
Tucson, AZ
Romy Cabacungan brings rheumatology expertise to patients in Tucson, Arizona through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include autoimmune and joint disease care and internal medicine. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
2001 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
Tucson, AZ
Practicing rheumatology in Tucson, Arizona, Sabina R. Mian offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides autoimmune and joint disease care and internal medicine. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
2840 E Skyline Dr #230, Tucson, AZ 85718
Tucson, AZ
Shannon Howe, MD brings rheumatology expertise to patients in Tucson, Arizona through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include autoimmune and joint disease care and internal medicine. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
1396 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Tucson, AZ
Offering rheumatology services in Tucson, Arizona, Sujata Sarkar operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to autoimmune and joint disease care. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
2102 N Country Club Rd #3, Tucson, AZ 85716
Tucson, AZ
Offering rheumatology services in Tucson, Arizona, Sujata Sarkar, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides autoimmune and joint disease care and internal medicine. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
2380 N Ferguson Ave STE 100, Tucson, AZ 85712
Yuma, AZ
San Diego Arthritis Medical Clinic: Michael Keller, MD brings together rheumatology physicians in Yuma, Arizona under a private group practice model. The practice also provides autoimmune and joint disease care and primary care. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
2475 S Avenue A Suite A, Yuma, AZ 85364
Yuma, AZ
Dr. Nasef treats all types of autoimmune disorders and inflammatory conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system.
2851 S Avenue B bldg 20 suite 2001, Yuma, AZ 85364
Then PGY-Final arrives. Suddenly there is no syllabus, no advisor telling you which clause to push back on, no upperclassman who has done this before. There is only a contract and a clock.
You can read the contract once you know what else is out there. This directory is what else is out there. 62 rheumatology groups in Arizona, physician-owned, cross-referenced against the NPPES NPI Registry. Start here.
I built this directory by starting with the NPPES NPI Registry, the federal database where every medical practice in the country has to register. From there, I filtered Arizona's rheumatology listings down to practices that are genuinely physician-owned. That means no hospital-employed roles, no academic faculty positions, no corporate-acquired clinics. What you're looking at is 62 independent rheumatology practices across 16 cities in Arizona.
The distinction between physician-owned and corporate-owned isn't just a label. It determines how a practice makes decisions about staffing, compensation, patient volume, and reinvestment. This directory exists because no other resource separates physician-owned rheumatology practices in Arizona from everything else. Every listing has an active NPI, is independently operated, and represents a real opportunity where a physician sets the clinical direction. Not an MBA. Not an investor. A doctor.
Arizona's physician-owned rheumatology directory lists 40 practice locations across 15 cities. The largest groups are Summit Rheumatology (3 locations) and Mona S. Amin, DO (2 locations).
None of the rheumatology practices listed in Arizona carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices span 15 cities including Avondale, Casa Grande, Chandler, and Glendale.
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You are already here. 40 physician-owned rheumatology groups in Arizona, vetted against NPPES.
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Daniel Aragón, MD, MBAThere are 40 physician-owned rheumatology private practices in Arizona, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.
A physician-owned practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership of the business entity. This is distinct from hospital employment, corporate medical groups, or private equity-backed practices where non-physician entities control the business.
The Corporate-Acquired flag means the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum. The MSO-Affiliated flag means the practice uses a Management Services Organization for billing and administration while physicians retain practice-level ownership.
Arizona's physician-owned rheumatology practices include Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates (Phoenix, 25 physicians), Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Research (Mesa, 8 physicians), Tucson Arthritis Center (Tucson, 4 physicians), and Sonoran Arthritis and Rheumatolog...
NPPES is the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI record in NPPES, confirming it is a registered U.S. medical practice.
White-bagging is a payer policy requiring the drug to be dispensed by a specialty pharmacy and shipped to the physician's office rather than purchased directly by the practice. This eliminates the buy-and-bill drug margin, the practice bills only for administration, not for the drug itself. Brown-bagging requires the patient to pick up the drug from the pharmacy and bring it to the office. Both policies significantly reduce infusion revenue in private rheumatology practices. Ask any prospective practice what percentage of their commercial contracts allow traditional buy-and-bill versus requiring white-bagging.
| Physician-Owned | Hospital-Employed | Corporate / PE-Backed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who controls the practice | Physicians | Health system | Non-physician entity |
| Non-compete scope | Narrower, negotiable | Broad | Very broad |
| Partnership / buy-in path | Common | Rare | Rare |
| Call schedule flexibility | Higher | Variable | Lower |
| Productivity bonus upside | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Included in this directory | Yes | No | Flagged |
This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA, a physician who just walked this path. All listings are pulled from the NPPES NPI Registry (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .
Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA. A physician who just walked this path.
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