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There are 283 Primary Care Doctors in Portsmouth, RI and 35% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Charlton Memorial Hospital, Newport Hospital and The Miriam Hospital.
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Insurance
  • UnitedHealthCare (195)
  • Tufts Health Plan (190)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (182)
  • Aetna (180)
  • Cigna (177)
  • First Health (163)
  • MVP Health Care (163)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts (149)
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (142)
  • Connecticare (108)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (96)
  • Anthem (47)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (40)
  • Humana (39)
  • MultiPlan (33)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (28)
  • Coventry Health Care (20)
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (15)
  • Commercial Insurance Company (14)
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan (12)
  • Health Net (9)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (8)
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP) (8)
  • AvMed (7)
  • EmblemHealth (7)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (6)
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) (6)
  • Midwest Health Plan (6)
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint) (5)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (5)
  • Anthem Blue Cross (1)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company (1)
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan (1)
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan (BCN) (1)
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue (1)
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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (1)
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (1)
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming (1)
  • Blue Cross of Idaho (1)
  • Blue Medicare Advantage (1)
  • Blue Shield of California (1)
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York (1)
  • BlueAdvantage Administrators of Arkansas (1)
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (1)
  • Capital Blue Cross (1)
  • CareFirst BlueChoice, Inc. (1)
  • CBA Blue (1)
  • ChoiceCare Network (1)
  • Cigna-HealthSpring (1)
  • Delta Dental (1)
  • Delta Dental of Minnesota (1)
  • Delta Dental of New York (1)
  • Delta Dental of Washington (1)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (1)
  • Florida Blue (1)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (1)
  • Humana Benefit Plan of Illinois (1)
  • Humana Employers Health Plan of Georgia (1)
  • Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana (1)
  • Humana Health Plan of Ohio (1)
  • Humana Health Plan of Texas (1)
  • Humana Veterans (1)
  • Humana/CompBenefits (1)
  • HumanaOne (1)
  • Independence Blue Cross (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc. (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente (1)
  • Medicaid (1)
  • Medicaid of Alabama (1)
  • Medicaid of Alaska (1)
  • Medicaid of Arkansas (1)
  • Medicaid of California (1)
  • Medicaid of Colorado (1)
  • Medicaid of Connecticut (1)
  • Medicaid of Delaware (1)
  • Medicaid of Florida (1)
  • Medicaid of Georgia (1)
  • Medicaid of Hawaii (1)
  • Medicaid of Idaho (1)
  • Medicaid of Illinois (1)
  • Medicaid of Indiana (1)
  • Medicaid of Iowa (1)
  • Medicaid of Kansas (1)
  • Medicaid of Kentucky (1)
  • Medicaid of Louisiana (1)
  • Medicaid of Maryland (1)
  • Medicaid of Massachusetts (1)
  • Medicaid of Michigan (1)
  • Medicaid of Minnesota (1)
  • Medicaid of Mississippi (1)
  • Medicaid of Missouri (1)
  • Medicaid of Montana (1)
  • Medicaid of Nebraska (1)
  • Medicaid of Nevada (1)
  • Medicaid of New Hampshire (1)
  • Medicaid of New Jersey (1)
  • Medicaid of New York (1)
  • Medicaid of North Carolina (1)
  • Medicaid of North Dakota (1)
  • Medicaid of Ohio (1)
  • Medicaid of Oklahoma (1)
  • Medicaid of Oregon (1)
  • Medicaid of Pennsylvania (1)
  • Medicaid of Rhode Island (1)
  • Medicaid of South Carolina (1)
  • Medicaid of South Dakota (1)
  • Medicaid of Tennessee (1)
  • Medicaid of Texas (1)
  • Medicaid of Utah (1)
  • Medicaid of Vermont (1)
  • Medicaid of Virginia (1)
  • Medicaid of Washington State (1)
  • Medicaid of West Virginia (1)
  • Medicaid of Wisconsin (1)
  • Medicaid of Wyoming (1)
  • Medicare of Oklahoma (1)
  • Medicare of Texas (1)
  • Premera Blue Cross (1)
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield (1)
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah (1)
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington (1)
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon (1)
  • Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield (1)
  • United Concordia (1)
  • UnitedHealth Group (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare of California (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare Plan of the River Valley (1)
  • UnitedHealthOne (1)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield (1)
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Gender

Gender
  • Female (141)
  • Male (142)

Distance

Distance
  • 1 mile (16)
  • 5 miles (36)
  • 10 miles (283)
  • 25 miles (2671)
  • 50 miles (6114)
  • 100 miles (22276)
  • National (436659)

Specialty

Specialty
  • Internal Medicine (147)
  • Family Medicine (99)
  • Pediatrics (35)
  • Geriatric Medicine (8)
  • General Medical Practice (1)
  • Home Health Medicine (1)
  • Internal Medicine & Pediatrics (1)

Age

Age
  • Under 40 (44)
  • 41-50 (56)
  • 51-60 (58)
  • 61-70 (66)
  • Over 70 (33)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (7)
  • Tomorrow (8)
  • Schedules online (1)
  • Accepts new patients (125)
  • Telehealth (100)

Language

Language
  • Arabic (8)
  • Bulgarian (1)
  • Chinese (4)
  • Chinese, Mandarin (3)
  • Creole (1)
  • French (19)
  • German (2)
  • Hindi (2)
  • Italian (2)
  • Laotian (1)
  • Mandarin (1)
  • Polish (1)
  • Portuguese (45)
  • Russian (2)
  • Spanish (18)
  • Tagalog (3)
  • Telugu (1)
  • Turkish (1)
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Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (52)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (100)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (149)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (170)
  • 1 Star And Higher (183)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Charlton Memorial Hospital (98)
  • Newport Hospital (60)
  • The Miriam Hospital (59)
  • Saint Anne's Hospital (57)
  • Rhode Island Hospital (12)
  • South County Hospital (11)
  • Kent Hospital (5)
  • Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital (4)
  • Landmark Medical Center (2)
  • Lawrence General Hospital (2)
  • Westerly Hospital (2)
  • Lowell General Hospital (2)
  • Sturdy Memorial Hospital (2)
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital (2)
  • South Shore Hospital (2)
  • Roger Williams Medical Center (2)
  • Middlesex Hospital (1)
  • Cape Cod Hospital (1)
  • Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital (1)
  • Anne Arundel Medical Center (1)
  • Berkshire Medical Center (1)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton (1)
  • Heywood Hospital (1)
  • Northern Navajo Medical Center (1)
  • Rockledge Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Falmouth Hospital (1)
  • Willis-Knighton Medical Center (1)
  • Morton Hospital (1)
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital (1)
  • Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital (1)
  • North Kansas City Hospital (1)
  • Boston Medical Center (1)
  • Newton - Wellesley Hospital (1)
  • Essentia Health-Fargo (1)
  • Danbury Hospital (1)
  • Norwalk Hospital (1)
  • Broward Health Medical Center (1)
  • Salem Hospital (1)
  • Ochsner Medical Center (1)
  • Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital (1)
  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego (1)
  • CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall (1)
  • UP Health System - Bell (1)
  • UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus (1)
  • Canton-potsdam Hospital (1)
  • Providence Medford Medical Center (1)
  • Providence St. Vincent Medical Center (1)
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens (1)
  • Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital (1)
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital (1)
  • UP Health System - Marquette (1)
  • Exeter Hospital (1)
  • UPMC Harrisburg (1)
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego (1)
  • Huntington Hospital (1)
  • Saint Vincent Hospital (1)
  • Holy Family Hospital – Methuen (1)
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283 Results for Primary Care near Portsmouth, RI
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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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