Preventive Visit
A preventive visit is an annual appointment with your doctor intended to prevent illnesses and detect health concerns early, before symptoms are noticeable.
This visit includes a review of your medical and social history related to your health and education about preventive services, including these:
From https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/welcome-to-medicare-preventive-visit
- Complete physical exam
- Vaccination review and update
- Age-appropriate heart disease screenings (blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol tests)
- Cancer risk screenings (pelvic exam, Pap smear, prostate and colorectal screenings)
- STD testing
- Evaluation for signs of depression
- Alcohol, depression, obesity and tobacco counseling
- Preventive visits are an opportunity to discuss care areas, referral to other specialists and share lifestyle changes to establish a long-term health plan.
From https://www.unitypoint.org/news-and-articles/preventive-visit-or-office-visit
Find a Provider
Your prevention health and wellness is typically managed by a primary care physician. Choose your MagnaCare health plan; then search for Primary Care Physician in the Find a Provider menu.
