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  • UnitedHealthCare (1212)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California (1109)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (1103)
  • Health Net (1081)
  • Blue Shield of California (1071)
  • Anthem Blue Cross (1021)
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  • Oscar Health (966)
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  • Humana (689)
  • Molina Healthcare (615)
  • ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. (545)
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  • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico (176)
  • Kaiser Permanente (170)
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  • UnitedHealthOne (1)
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Gender
  • Female (1220)
  • Male (1139)

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Distance
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Specialty

Specialty
  • Internal Medicine (1070)
  • Family Medicine (632)
  • Pediatrics (595)
  • Geriatric Medicine (79)
  • General Medical Practice (17)
  • Women's Health Medicine (12)
  • Pediatric Medicine (10)
  • Adult Medicine (8)
  • Men's Health Medicine (6)
  • Age Management Medicine (6)
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Age
  • Under 40 (604)
  • 41-50 (532)
  • 51-60 (444)
  • 61-70 (296)
  • Over 70 (264)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (153)
  • Tomorrow (159)
  • Schedules online (7)
  • Accepts new patients (676)
  • Telehealth (926)

Language

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  • Albanian (2)
  • American Sign Language (2)
  • Arabic (35)
  • Armenian (3)
  • Bengali (5)
  • Burmese (1)
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  • Chinese, Cantonese (3)
  • Chinese, Mandarin (19)
  • Chinese, Min Nan (4)
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  • Greek (3)
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  • Korean (9)
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  • Latin (1)
  • Malayalam (2)
  • Mandarin (1)
  • Marathi (1)
  • Norwegian (2)
  • Persian (1)
  • Polish (8)
  • Portuguese (5)
  • Romanian (1)
  • Russian (9)
  • Spanish (220)
  • Tagalog (8)
  • Taiwanese (1)
  • Tamil (1)
  • Telugu (3)
  • Thai (3)
  • Ukrainian (1)
  • Urdu (2)
  • Vietnamese (12)
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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (374)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (682)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (988)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (1093)
  • 1 Star And Higher (1174)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • UC San Diego Medical Center (251)
  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego (201)
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (196)
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego (184)
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital (148)
  • Scripps Green Hospital (123)
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas (107)
  • Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center (103)
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital (69)
  • Palomar Medical Center Poway (49)
  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center (46)
  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido (38)
  • Sharp Coronado Hospital (34)
  • Tri-city Medical Center (20)
  • Paradise Valley Hospital (11)
  • El Centro Regional Medical Center (10)
  • Alvarado Hospital Medical Center (9)
  • Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital (8)
  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido (7)
  • MarinHealth Medical Center (5)
  • UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center (5)
  • Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns (5)
  • Eisenhower Medical Center (4)
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (4)
  • Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center (4)
  • Cedars - Sinai Medical Center (4)
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (4)
  • Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District (4)
  • Community Regional Medical Center (3)
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  • Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center (3)
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center (3)
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (3)
  • St. Mary's Medical Center (3)
  • Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center (3)
  • Stanford Health Care (3)
  • The Queens Medical Center (3)
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta (3)
  • Sutter Roseville Medical Center (3)
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (3)
  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (3)
  • Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (3)
  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital (2)
  • San Antonio Regional Hospital (2)
  • Montefiore Medical Center (2)
  • Bear Valley Community Hospital (2)
  • Highland Hospital (2)
  • Harbor - UCLA Medical Center (2)
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  • Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center (2)
  • Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula (2)
  • Bronson Methodist Hospital (2)
  • Strong Memorial Hospital (2)
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney (2)
  • Children's Hospital Of Michigan (2)
  • Cleveland Clinic (2)
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Primary Care Frequently Asked Questions

Medically reviewed by Meredith Goodwin, MD, FAAFP – Written by Megan Lentz
What is a primary care doctor?

Primary care physicians (PCPs) — also known as primary care providers — are a vital part of your preventive care and wellness. All your routine care needs such as annual physicals, vaccinations, and lab work can be addressed by your PCP.

A PCP can be a family medicine provider, internist, or some other healthcare professionals who practice general medicine.

By working with other members of your healthcare team, your PCP can help you manage your overall health.

How often should I see a PCP?

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It's recommended that you see a primary care doctor once a year. You may need to see them more often if you have new healthcare concerns or are living with a chronic health condition.

What procedures do PCPs perform?

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Primary care physicians can perform the following procedures:

This is not an exhaustive list. Reach out to your PCP to find out what they can do or what might need a referral to a specialist.

What conditions do PCPs treat?

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Primary care physicians can treat a wide range of symptoms and conditions. Some conditions your PCP may be able to treat are:

PCPs are also great resources for all of your health concerns. Even if you see your PCP for a condition that they don't directly treat, they can help refer you to a specialist.

Types of PCPs

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The following are specific types of primary care physicians:

  • Family practitioners can treat everyone in your family, regardless of age.
  • Internists only treat adults.
  • Geriatricians specialize in treating older adults.
  • Pediatricians specialize in treating babies and children under the age of 18.

You can also receive primary care from a physician's assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP).

What should I ask a PCP?

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Top questions to ask a primary care physician during your next appointment include:

  • Do you have a specialty or area of interest?
  • Are there vitamins or supplements you recommend?
  • Do you recommend seeing a specialist? Can you refer me to one?
  • What are common health concerns for people my age? What can I do to reduce my risk?
  • Can I manage this condition with diet and lifestyle changes?
  • Is this test necessary? Are there other tests you recommend?
  • Do you have recommendations for managing my weight?
  • How much sleep should I get at night? What can I do to improve my sleep?
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