Rheumatologists in California
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
923 Rheumatology providers practice in California, including 464 (50%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Los Angeles. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Rheumatology by city in California
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Rheumatology providers in California
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Angelica Shepard, MDOxnard, CA · $1,838 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(805) 981-3770 Dr. Howard Hoos, MDOxnard, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(805) 487-0464 Dr. Lorilee Sutter, M.D.Palm Springs, CA · $850 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(760) 320-8814 Dr. Michael Lovy, M.D.Palm Springs, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(760) 323-8657 Dr. Zaynb Hassan, M.DPalm Springs, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(760) 656-1406 Dr. Alvina Chu, M.D.Palo Alto, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(650) 723-6961 Dr. Arthur Bobrove, M.D.Palo Alto, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(650) 321-4121 Dr. Christine Thorburn, MDPalo Alto, CA · $77 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(650) 321-4121 Dr. David Fischer, MDPalo Alto, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(650) 321-4121 Dr. James Fries, M.D.Palo Alto, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(650) 723-6961 Dr. Jeremy Sokolove, M.D.Palo Alto, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(650) 493-5000 Dr. Johannes Nowatzky, M.D.Palo Alto, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(650) 723-4000 Dr. Jungsik Song, MDPalo Alto, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(650) 498-5630 Dr. Lorinda Chung, MDPalo Alto, CA · $3,200 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(650) 723-4000 Dr. Melvin BrittonPalo Alto, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(650) 321-4121 Dr. Nathan KarpPalo Alto, CA · $42 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(650) 853-2275 Dr. Poonam Manwani, M.D.Palo Alto, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(650) 853-2275 Dr. Robert Fairchild, M.D., PH.D.Palo Alto, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(650) 723-4000 Dr. Siba Raychaudhuri, M.D.Palo Alto, CA · $19,910 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(650) 424-9147 Dr. Bruce Tang, MDPanorama City, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(818) 375-2000 Dr. Minh Chau Nguyen, M.D.Panorama City, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(818) 375-2000 Dr. Brian Oconnor, MDPasadena, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(626) 795-4116 Dr. Darice Yang, M.D.Pasadena, CA · $2,751 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(626) 397-8323 Dr. David Brown, MDPasadena, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(626) 795-4116 Dr. Dean Noritake, MDPasadena, CA · $4,421 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(626) 296-2910 Dr. Irene Tong, M.D.Pasadena, CA · $4,325 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(626) 296-2910 Dr. Roodabeh Koolaee, DOPasadena, CA · $488 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(808) 531-4274 Dr. Stratos Christianakis, M.D.Pasadena, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(626) 568-1622 Dr. Vickram Reehal, M.D.Pasadena, CA · $125 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(626) 799-4194 Dr. Saleem Waraich, M.D.Placentia, CA · $574 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(714) 203-1531 Dr. Hisako LeungPleasanton, CA · $744 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(925) 600-8220 Dr. Emmanuel Katsaros, D.O. Dr. Jaffar Tremazi, MDPomona, CA · $616 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(909) 469-1823 Dr. Sue Chung, MD.Porter Ranch, CA · $126 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(818) 403-2420 Dr. Vibeke Strand, M.D.Portola Valley, CA · $50,800 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(650) 529-0150 Dr. Smitha Reddy, M.D.Poway, CA · $3,792 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(858) 312-1717 Dr. Soumya Rao, M.D.Poway, CA · $3,295 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(858) 675-3150 Dr. Robinder Dhillon, M.D., M.B.A.Rancho Cordova, CA · $1,102 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(916) 363-2229 Dr. Kavoos Nazeri, M.D.Rancho Cucamonga, CA · $4,015 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(909) 466-0550 Dr. Amit Ladani, M.D.Rancho Mirage, CA · $622 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(760) 834-7959 Dr. Brian Behnke, DORancho Mirage, CA · $2,498 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(760) 568-3613 Dr. Kam Newman, M.D.Rancho Mirage, CA · $46 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(760) 837-8569 Dr. Tharaknath Rao, M.D.Rancho Santa Fe, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(858) 205-7336 Dr. Justina Tseng, MDRedding, CA · $327 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(530) 287-9758 Dr. Pegah Jahangiri, MDRedding, CA · $288 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(530) 287-9758 Dr. Timothy Peters, M.D.Redding, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(530) 241-8822 Dr. Veena Rao, M.D.Redding, CA · $59 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(530) 287-9758 Dr. William Reeder, M.D.Redding, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(530) 241-8822 Dr. Gilbert Putnoky, M.D.Redlands, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(909) 793-3311 Dr. Loomee Doo, MDRedlands, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(909) 825-7084 Conditions Rheumatology providers in California commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Rheumatology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Gout
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
Common questions
How many Rheumatology providers are in California?There are 923 Rheumatology providers with active NPI records practicing in California, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Rheumatology providers in California offer telehealth?Yes. 464 of the 923 Rheumatology providers in California (about 50%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in California have the most Rheumatology providers?Los Angeles (94), San Francisco (63), San Diego (42) have the highest concentration of Rheumatology providers in California.
How many Rheumatology providers in California received drug or device company payments?520 of 923 Rheumatology providers in California (56%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Rheumatology providers in California treat?Rheumatology providers commonly treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Rheumatologists in California work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 633 Rheumatologists in California enrolled in Medicare, 27% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 8% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 65% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Rheumatologists in California work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the California hospitals where the most Rheumatologists hold privileges are Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles; Stanford Health Care in Stanford; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
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