Frequently Asked Questions

  • Accepting new patients.

    Patients on Medicare part B only, commercial and advantage plans for Aetna, Maine Community Health Options, Martins Point, Cigna may submit request for appointment. Please check with your insurance if referral is required.

    Self-pay option is available.

  • 1) Reason for referral with supported documentation (pertinent office visit note).

    2) Urgency (routine vs urgent). Call or text to discuss case with Dr Vradii to 207-578-6608 for urgent referrals.

    3) Include pertinent laboratory and imaging reports.

    4) Include orthopedic notes if pertinent.

    5) Include synovial fluid analysis report if present.

    6) DO NOT order additional serologic markers.

    Thank you for considering referring your patient to Maine Coast Rheumatology.

  • 1) Send a text to 207-578-6608 (may leave name and short message, DO NOT leave sensitive medical or personal information). Once received and reviewed a HIPPA compliant app link will be sent upon request.

    OR

    2) Send an email to info@mainecoastrheumatology.com  (include brief reason for appointment request).

    OR

    3) Call 207-578-6608 (self-service line, please leave a message and will get back to you within 3 business days).

  • Currently accepting: Medicare part B , commercial and advantage plans for Aetna, Maine Community Health Options, Martins Point, Cigna .

    Coverage for other plans pending.

    Self-pay option is available.

  • Yes! Send an appointment request, including reason for appointment. Text, email or call.

  • Currently accepting Medicare Part B only, no referral needed, send an appointment request via text, email or call.

    For Medicare + Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans, check back for updates, pending insurance contracting.

  • Yes (unless telehealth policy changes). First appointment/evaluation is preferred to be completed in person.

  • Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis of exclusion. If you have been evaluated by a rheumatologist in the past, Dr. Vradii would defer further care to your primary care provider. If you have not been seen by a rheumatologist, Dr. Vradii will see you to evaluate and rule out other causes of your symptoms.

  • Check with your insurance carrier if referral is required.

    No referral needed for patients on Medicare part B plan and self pay patients.

  • At this time we do not accept patients with MaineCare coverage.

  • For urgent referral, we will strive to see you within 1-3 business days.

  • No. Dr. Vradii will prescribe and manage infusion medications at the location of your choice.

  • Yes! If and when indicated Dr. Vradii will perform steroid (cortisone) joint injections.

    Dr. Vradii does not offer PRP or viscosupplementation injections.

    Dr. Vradii does not perform spine injections or procedures.

  • No.