Services

Can I combine services?

For your convenience, the provider may combine two types of services at one visit — an Annual Well Exam and a chronic care visit to refill blood pressure medication, for example. Many factors determine if we are able to do this at a particular visit, how well a medical condition is under control, a new more urgent problem is present and the general health of the patient is all a consideration. However, because these are two different services, there would be two separate charges. We may collect two co-pays at the time of your visit and submit two charges depending on your insurance benefit.

How do you decide what to focus on during an exam?

Providers are taught to examine literally thousands of physical signs—from knee reflexes to heart sounds. When conducting an exam, the doctor relies on your personal medical history in combination with any current symptoms or problems. Sometimes, specific symptoms such as a heart murmur or rash will be the actual diagnosis. Your medical history is always the first important consideration.

How do you decide what tests and services I should have?

Providers are specially trained to evaluate the usefulness of tests and preventive services and help you decide which ones are right for you. We offer advice on immunizations, X- rays, blood tests, and a host of other special procedures. Generally, testing is based on your age, health history, and risk factors. We rely on information from the United States Preventive Services Task Force to guide our recommendations.