Annual Physicals
Preventative Care for a Healthier You
Stay Current on Your Screenings
A physical is among the most common “preventive visits” a patient should take advantage of. Annual physicals play an important role in potentially finding health problems early when treatment works best and can help keep your patients from getting certain diseases.
Other preventive services to discuss with your provider include exams, shots, lab tests, and screenings. They also include programs for health monitoring, counseling, and education to help patients take care of their own health.
What's Included in An Annual Physical?
These preventative visits include an assessment of your dietary & exercise habits, a review of vaccinations, lifestyle behaviors, and monitoring stable chronic conditions. At your annual physical, you will also have your vital signs, general appearance, heart, and lungs examined.
History
Review of personal and family medical history.
Vital Signs
Blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate as well as height and weight to calculate BMI.
General Appearance
Examination of skin, eyes, ears, nose, and throat to screen for abnormalities.
Heart and Lung Evaluation
Auscultation of heart and lungs.
Lifestyle Factors
Review of lifestyle factors that influence your health.
Routine Lab Testing
Lab testing may be completed if applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most insurance plans cover 100% of preventative visits (a physical is a preventative visit). But every insurance plan is different, so it is recommended you reach out to your insurance company to verify coverage.
Also, in order for your annual physical to be considered a preventative visit, you must not ask the provider to address any current sickness or ailments as these should be completed at a regular office visit. The goal of an annual physical is to address and identify health issues before they become problems.
Most insurance companies will allow you to have one annual physical every 12 months. So if you had your most recent physical on March 1st, you would need to wait till March 2nd of the following year to have another.
Some patients may be asked to fast prior to their appointment if blood testing is required. This is used to measure cholesterol and other markers.
However, not all patients will need to complete blood testing. If it is necessary for your appointment you will be notified when scheduling the appointment.
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