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Largest rheumatology physician group practices
Physician groups are a distinct segment of the healthcare market. These groups work together within a specific medical specialty or across multiple specialties, often in a shared practice setting. They can range from small, independent practices to large, corporate-owned entities. Due to their generally smaller scale compared to hospitals, physician groups often have greater flexibility to adapt to shifting market conditions, letting them continually stay at the forefront of healthcare needs.
Selling your healthcare product, software, or service to physician group practices is often a wise move, but it’s essential to first narrow your list of possible outreaches for more efficient sales targeting and marketing. One way in which you can narrow down your list of leads is through specialty type and size, and targeting the largest rheumatology physician groups can often be an effective sales strategy.
How many rheumatology physician group practices are there in the U.S.?
According to our database, there are 658 active rheumatology physician group practices in the U.S. However, each physician group may have several different locations to help physicians remain competitive in the market while giving them access to more patients, so this number is not indicative of the number of rheumatology clinics.
Why target rheumatology physician groups?
Physicians at rheumatology practices are at the forefront of treating and managing rheumatic conditions, and they rely on the proper equipment, technology, and trained staff to diagnose, treat, prevent, and manage their patient’s health conditions. Your company’s offerings may be what they to manage clinic operations, streamline patient care, or improve clinical outcomes.
Additionally, pediatric rheumatology is one of the greatest growing primary specialties based on claims data, showing the promise this specialty exhibits in future expansion.
Therefore, targeting large rheumatology physician groups can offer significant sales opportunities since physician groups typically present a stable customer base with substantial revenue potential. Additionally, physician groups often centralize purchasing decisions, which can lead to bulk sales and long-term partnerships—the larger the network you target, the greater the contract.
| Rank | Rheumatology physician group | State | Definitive ID | # of physicians | Explore dataset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Articularis Healthcare | SC | 1030984 | 49 | Explore |
| 2 | Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates PC | MD | 684785 | 30 | Explore |
| 3 | Rheumatology Associates | TX | 684585 | 27 | Explore |
| 4 | Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates | AZ | 732191 | 22 | Explore |
| 5 | Valley Oaks Medical Group | NV | 751227 | 22 | Explore |
| 6 | Annapolis Rheumatology LLC | MD | 731972 | 18 | Explore |
| 7 | Southwest Spine & Pain Center (AKA Southwest Spine and Pain Care) | UT | 700542 | 18 | Explore |
| 8 | Arthritis Rheumatic & Back Disease Associates (AKA Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Associates) | NJ | 710414 | 17 | Explore |
| 9 | Kansas City Physician Partners INC | MO | 727691 | 17 | Explore |
| 10 | Iowa Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center PC | IA | 841964 | 14 | Explore |
Fig. 1. Data is from the Definitive Healthcare PhysicianGroupView product. The number of practices represents only those listed as “active” in our database as of July 2024. Data accessed July 2024.
What is the largest rheumatology physician group in the U.S.?
Articularis Healthcare is the largest rheumatology physician group in the country based on the number of physicians, with 49 physicians within its network. It has locations in multiple states, including South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, among others.
Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates PC is the second-largest rheumatology physician group, with 30 physicians serving the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.
Finally, Rheumatology Associates is the third largest rheumatology physician group, with 27 physicians serving the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas areas.
The more physicians within a physician group, the greater their outreach and the more facilities where your product or service can be utilized. As such, large physician groups can be a wise marketing choice, and targeting based on specialty allows you to connect with physician groups that can truly benefit from your product or service.
Tips for targeting rheumatology physician groups
Once you’ve curated your target list of rheumatology physician groups, it’s essential to remember their key focuses and frame your offering as a solution to their needs. Consider the following to effectively engage your prospects:
Understand their needs
Data such as procedure and claims data, tech install data, and even Medicare charges can help you better understand each of your prospects and the unique challenges they face. Using these insights, you can personalize your outreach to those who can see the greatest impact of your product or service.
Highlight relevant benefits
Using your understanding of each physician group’s challenges, highlight the benefits of your product, software, or service that are relevant to their needs. Focus on how your solution can improve patient outcomes, enhance diagnostic capabilities, or optimize operations.
Showcase success stories
Provide evidence of the real-world benefits of your solution. Whether it’s clinical trial data or case studies, select success stories that are most relevant to the needs of the physician group you’re targeting.
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