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There are 201 Primary Care Doctors in Altoona, PA and 34% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Upmc Altoona, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center and Penn Highlands Huntingdon.
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  • UnitedHealthCare (112)
  • MVP Health Care (108)
  • Cigna (107)
  • Aetna (102)
  • First Health (101)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (99)
  • Humana (91)
  • Amerihealth (87)
  • Capital Blue Cross (84)
  • UPMC Health Plan (84)
  • Geisinger Health Plan (83)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (76)
  • Anthem (26)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (16)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (13)
  • MultiPlan (12)
  • UPMC (9)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (8)
  • Coventry Health Care (8)
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan (7)
  • Oscar Health (4)
  • Ambetter (3)
  • Anthem Blue Cross (3)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (3)
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  • SIHO Insurance Services (3)
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Gender
  • Female (77)
  • Male (124)

Distance

Distance
  • 1 mile (116)
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  • 25 miles (332)
  • 50 miles (1161)
  • 100 miles (10177)
  • National (436643)

Specialty

Specialty
  • Family Medicine (105)
  • Internal Medicine (68)
  • Pediatrics (23)
  • Geriatric Medicine (3)
  • Age Management Medicine (1)
  • Family Medicine (Physician Assistant) (1)

Age

Age
  • Under 40 (49)
  • 41-50 (33)
  • 51-60 (41)
  • 61-70 (42)
  • Over 70 (25)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (6)
  • Tomorrow (2)
  • Accepts new patients (66)
  • Telehealth (44)

Language

Language
  • Arabic (6)
  • Bangla (1)
  • Chinese (1)
  • French (2)
  • French Creole (1)
  • Fukien (1)
  • Gujarati (2)
  • Hindi (1)
  • Mandarin (1)
  • Spanish (7)
  • Tamil (1)
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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (33)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (68)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (98)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (108)
  • 1 Star And Higher (118)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Upmc Altoona (117)
  • Conemaugh Nason Medical Center (18)
  • Penn Highlands Huntingdon (17)
  • Penn Highlands Tyrone (17)
  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital (11)
  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (7)
  • Upmc Hanover (5)
  • Conemaugh Miners Medical Center (4)
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center (4)
  • Penn Highlands Clearfield (3)
  • Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber (3)
  • Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital (2)
  • Upmc Williamsport (2)
  • Winchester Medical Center (2)
  • Excela Health Latrobe Hospital (2)
  • Geisinger Medical Center (2)
  • UPMC Presbyterian (2)
  • Saint Bernards Medical Center (1)
  • Upmc Northwest (1)
  • Holy Cross Hospital (1)
  • Community Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest (1)
  • UPMC St. Margaret (1)
  • Arnot Ogden Medical Center (1)
  • Upmc Mercy (1)
  • Heritage Valley Beaver (1)
  • Jefferson Frankford Hospital (1)
  • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (1)
  • UPMC Horizon - Greenville (1)
  • Pottstown Hospital (1)
  • Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital (1)
  • West Hills Hospital & Medical Center (1)
  • Conway Medical Center (1)
  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (1)
  • Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (1)
  • Cleveland Clinic (1)
  • UPMC Lock Haven (1)
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway (1)
  • Indiana Regional Medical Center (1)
  • St. Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus (1)
  • Excela Health Frick Hospital (1)
  • Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center (1)
  • Cookeville Regional Medical Center (1)
  • St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus (1)
  • Somerset Hospital (1)
  • Upmc East (1)
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono (1)
  • Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center (1)
  • Memorial Hospital Pembroke (1)
  • Upmc Kane (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center (1)
  • Fairview Hospital (1)
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake (1)
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital (1)
  • Upmc Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh (1)
  • Bucktail Medical Center (1)
  • Piggott Community Hospital (1)
  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (1)
  • Riverview Medical Center (1)
  • Holy Cross Germantown Hospital (1)
  • Penn Highlands Dubois (1)
  • Hunt Regional Healthcare (1)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare West (1)
  • Providence Mount Carmel Hospital (1)
  • Jefferson Torresdale Hospital (1)
  • HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center (1)
  • Carroll Hospital Center (1)
  • HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital (1)
  • Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (1)
  • North Mississippi Health Services (1)
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton (1)
  • Buffalo General Medical Center (1)
  • Jefferson Bucks Hospital (1)
  • Virginia Hospital Center (1)
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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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