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There are 447 Primary Care Doctors in Bessemer, AL and 38% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Medical West Main Campus and Grandview Medical Center.
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Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (295)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (245)
  • Aetna (242)
  • UnitedHealthCare (226)
  • Cigna (218)
  • Humana (191)
  • First Health (164)
  • Ambetter (43)
  • Anthem (40)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California (36)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (31)
  • MultiPlan (28)
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (21)
  • Oscar Health (9)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (8)
  • MVP Health Care (6)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (5)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia (5)
  • Coventry Health Care (5)
  • Medicare (5)
  • Tricare (5)
  • Anthem Blue Cross (4)
  • Commercial Insurance Company (4)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (4)
  • Midwest Health Plan (4)
  • VIVA Health (4)
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan (3)
  • Medicaid (3)
  • SIHO Insurance Services (3)
  • WellCare (3)
  • 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 Rhode Island (1)
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Indiana (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri (1)
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  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (1)
  • Florida Blue (1)
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  • 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 of Alabama (1)
  • Medicaid of Alaska (1)
  • Medicaid of Arkansas (1)
  • Medicaid of California (1)
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  • 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)
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  • Medicaid of North Dakota (1)
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  • 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 (209)
  • Male (238)

Distance

Distance
  • 1 mile (9)
  • 5 miles (115)
  • 10 miles (447)
  • 25 miles (1985)
  • 50 miles (2559)
  • 100 miles (4744)
  • National (436658)

Specialty

Specialty
  • Internal Medicine (191)
  • Family Medicine (167)
  • Pediatrics (89)
  • Geriatric Medicine (6)
  • Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner) (5)
  • Men's Health Medicine (3)
  • Adult Medicine (2)
  • Women's Health Medicine (1)

Age

Age
  • Under 40 (106)
  • 41-50 (91)
  • 51-60 (94)
  • 61-70 (59)
  • Over 70 (58)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (13)
  • Tomorrow (15)
  • Schedules online (2)
  • Accepts new patients (173)
  • Telehealth (131)

Language

Language
  • Arabic (6)
  • Chinese (2)
  • Chinese, Cantonese (1)
  • Chinese, Mandarin (1)
  • Farsi (1)
  • French (4)
  • German (1)
  • Greek (1)
  • Hindi (2)
  • Igbo (1)
  • Italian (2)
  • Kannada (1)
  • Pakistani (1)
  • Portuguese (1)
  • Russian (1)
  • Sign Language (1)
  • Spanish (19)
  • Thai (1)
  • Urdu (1)
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Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (84)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (168)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (234)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (255)
  • 1 Star And Higher (271)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center (100)
  • Medical West Main Campus (52)
  • Grandview Medical Center (48)
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham (26)
  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center (22)
  • Children's of Alabama (21)
  • Ascension St. Vincent's East (15)
  • Shelby Baptist Medical Center (13)
  • Ascension St. Vincent's St. Clair (11)
  • Dch Regional Medical Center (9)
  • Walker Baptist Medical Center (8)
  • Bibb Medical Center (5)
  • Saint Vincents Blount (5)
  • Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center (4)
  • Citizens Baptist Medical Center (4)
  • J. Paul Jones Hospital (3)
  • Vaughan Regional Medical Center (3)
  • UAB Hospital (3)
  • Saint Vincent's Chilton (2)
  • Gadsden Regional Medical Center (2)
  • Medical Center Barbour (2)
  • Cullman Regional Medical Center (2)
  • Coosa Valley Medical Center (2)
  • Prattville Baptist Hospital (2)
  • Fayette Medical Center (2)
  • Huntsville Hospital (2)
  • Whitfield Regional Hospital (2)
  • North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton (2)
  • Russell Medical Center (2)
  • Thomasville Regional Medical Center (1)
  • North Mississippi Medical Center-west Point (1)
  • Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis (1)
  • Coryell Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Ssm Health Saint Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City (1)
  • Northwest Medical Center (1)
  • University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown (1)
  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Decatur Morgan Hospital (1)
  • Medical City Surgical Hospital - Alliance (1)
  • St. Francis - Emory Healthcare (1)
  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital (1)
  • Atmore Community Hospital (1)
  • Deaconess Hospital (1)
  • Saint Francis Hospital (1)
  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (1)
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (1)
  • Morton Plant Hospital (1)
  • Williamson Medical Center (1)
  • UAB Hospital-Highlands (1)
  • Mobile Infirmary (1)
  • Abbeville General Hospital (1)
  • Jefferson Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Hendrick Medical Center (1)
  • Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center (1)
  • HCA Florida Jfk Hospital (1)
  • Emory Decatur Hospital (1)
  • Parkview Regional Hospital (1)
  • Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center (1)
  • Prisma Health Patewood Hospital (1)
  • Medical City Decatur (1)
  • Floyd Cherokee Medical Center (1)
  • Chandler Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center (1)
  • Opelousas General Health System (1)
  • Ascension Saint John Hospital (1)
  • Ochsner Medical Center (1)
  • D. W. McMillan Memorial Hospital (1)
  • University of Tennessee Medical Center (1)
  • Lakeland Community Hospital (1)
  • Christus Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital (1)
  • Augusta University Medical Center (1)
  • Grand Strand Medical Center (1)
  • Chippenham Hospital (1)
  • Clark Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Hill Hospital Of Sumter County (1)
  • Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City (1)
  • Russellville Hospital (1)
  • Baptist Health Lexington (1)
  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center (1)
  • USA Health University Hospital (1)
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center (1)
  • Swedish Medical Center (1)
  • Crenshaw Community Hospital (1)
  • Good Samaritan Hospital (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center (1)
  • Iberia Medical Center (1)
  • Hale County Hospital (1)
  • Lawrence Medical Center (1)
  • Union Hospital Of Cecil County (1)
  • Harper University Hospital (1)
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447 Results for Primary Care near Bessemer, AL
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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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