Getting preventive care is one of the most important steps you can take to manage your health...
- Often, when a condition is diagnosed early, it's easier to treat.
- Regular checkups can help you and your doctor identify lifestyle changes you can make to avoid certain conditions.
What is a Preventive Care Exam?
Handouts by Well Visit
Developmental Milestones by Age
Preventive Care Exam FAQ
WHAT IS A PREVENTIVE CARE EXAM (PCE)?
A preventive care exam, which typically occurs annually (more frequently when under the age of 1 yr), is a complete physical, including:
- Pre-Visit Health Screens
- Health history
- An exam of all systems including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, and behavioral
- Laboratory testing appropriate for age, sex, and health risks
- Discussion of recommended, age-appropriate lifestyle changes
- Recommended Vaccines
WILL MY INSURANCE COVER IT?
- The majority of insurance carriers are required to cover 100% of the annual well visit including vaccines at no cost to you.
- Make sure a year lapses between well visits by scheduling next year's at the end of this year's visit!
WHAT SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PCE?
- Unfortunately, your insurance will not cover additional services with your well visit
- New health concerns (i.e. upset stomach, cough, fracture )
- Illness
- Chronic medical conditions (i.e. unmanaged, poorly controlled diabetes)
- Procedures (i.e. wart removal, skin biopsies)
- Any service not part of the preventive care exam (see above)
CAN I DISCUSS OTHER CONCERNS DURING MY PCE?
While you may have medical issues to address, treating them does not fall under the annual health maintenance exam. Evaluating and managing a condition is a separate service. Your physician may provide multiple services during a single visit if there is adequate time, and you will be charged for each service.
If more time is needed to address the issue, you will need to schedule another visit.
Patient Well Visit Handouts
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Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots
2 Weeks
Vitamin D and Iron Supplements
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Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots
1 Month
Social & Emotional Development
Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots
Hep B Vaccine Information Sheet
What If You Don't Vaccinate Your Child?
2 Months
Social & Emotional Development
Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots
Rotavirus Vaccine Information Sheet
DTaP, Hib, Polio, PCV13 Vaccine Information Sheet
What If You Don't Vaccinate Your Child?
4 Months
Vitamin D and Iron Supplements
Rotavirus Vaccine Information Sheet
DTaP, Hib, Polio, PCV13 Vaccine Information Sheet
6 Months
Vitamin D and Iron Supplements
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
Rotavirus Vaccine Information Sheet
DTaP, Hib, Polio, PCV13 Vaccine Information Sheet
9 Months
Social & Emotional Development
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
Hep B Vaccine Information Sheet
12 Months
Social & Emotional Development
Hep A Vaccine Information Sheet
MMRV Vaccine Information Sheet
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
15 Months
Social & Emotional Development
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
DTaP, Hib, Polio, PCV13 Vaccine Information Sheet
18 Months
Social & Emotional Development
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
Hep A Vaccine Information Sheet
24 Months
Social & Emotional Development
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
30 Months
Social & Emotional Development
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
3 Years
Social & Emotional Development
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
4 Years
Social & Emotional Development
MMRV Vaccine Information Sheet
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
DTaP, Hib, Polio, PCV13 Vaccine Information Sheet
What If You Don't Vaccinate Your Child?
5-6 Years
Social & Emotional Development
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
7-8 Years
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
9-10 Years
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
11-14 Years
Adolescent Immunization Recommendations
Meningitis Vaccine Information Sheet
TDaP Vaccine Information Sheet
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
Gardasil (HPV) Vaccine Information Sheet
Parent's Guide to Preteen and Teen Vaccination HPV
Parenting Tips for Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Physical Development in Boys: Part 1
Physical Development in Boys: Part 2
Physical Development in Girls: Part 1
Physical Development in Girls: Part 2
15-17 Years
Adolescent Immunization Recommendations
Meningitis Vaccine Information Sheet
Is your child at risk for Meningitis B?
Group B Meningitis Vaccine Information Sheet
Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
Gardasil (HPV) Vaccine Information Sheet
