Your primary care doctor is the foundation of good care — annual visits, preventive screenings, chronic-condition management, and referrals when you need a specialist. Use this directory to find a PCP near you who is accepting new patients.
A PCP manages your overall health — annual physicals, vaccines, preventive screenings, chronic disease care, and referrals to specialists when needed.
It depends on your plan. HMOs typically require a referral from your PCP. PPOs and EPOs usually do not.
Most adults benefit from an annual wellness visit. People managing chronic conditions usually need more frequent follow-up.