Effective January 1, 2025 we will no longer be participating with Anthem Medicare line of business (aka Empire Medicare Advantage) network for primary, secondary and tertiary benefits.  After this effective date we will no longer submit insurance claims for payment to this payor as we will no longer be a participating provider. 

The open enrollment period for Medicare Advantage plans is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 .

We want our patients to have an opportunity to switch to another medicare advantage plan that is in our panel: Please see below for those carriers.

CDPHP medicare

Aetna medicare

MVP medicare

UHC medicare

Blue Shield of NENY Medicare

If you have any questions here are our office numbers below . 

-          Saratoga patients please call 518-430-2404

-          Albany patients please call 518-489-4471 x348

On behalf of the entire Center for Rheumatology team we wish you continued good health.