Annual Wellness Visits
Includes personal history, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), preventive screening, and counseling annually
Cancer Screenings
Title | Description |
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Colorectal Cancer | Colonoscopy at age 50 and then every 10 years, or annual fecal occult blood test (FOBT) plus sigmoidoscopy every five years, or sigmoidoscopy every five years, or double-contrast barium enema every five years |
Skin Cancer |
Annual total skin exam at discretion of clinician |
Breast Cancer (Women) |
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Cervical Cancer (Women) |
Initial Pap test at three years after first sexual intercourse, or by age 21 Pap test every 1-3 years, depending on risk factors |
Testicular and Prostate Cancer (Men) |
Annual digital rectal exam (DRE) or prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test at discretion of clinician |
Other Recommended Screenings
Title | Description |
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Body Mass Index (BMI) |
At discretion of clinician (can be screened annually during yearly wellness exam) Provider may take routine measurements, like height and weight. Learn more |
Blood Pressure (Hypertension) |
At every acute/non-acute medical encounter and at least once every two years. See how you can take control of your health and manage your blood pressure with these helpful tips. |
Cholesterol |
Every five years or more often at discretion of clinician; cardiovascular screening blood tests, including blood tests for cholesterol, lipid, and triglyceride levels. |
Diabetes (Type 2) |
If your doctor determines you’re at risk for diabetes or you’re diagnosed with pre-diabetes, you may be eligible for up to 2 screenings each year. Learn more |
Bone Mineral Density (BMD) |
Once every 24 months (or more often if medically necessary) if you meet one of more of these conditions:
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Infectious Disease Screening
Title | Description |
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and HPV) |
Medicare covers sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and/or Hepatitis B if you’re at an increased risk for an STI. Learn more |
Sensory Screenings
Title | Description |
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Eye Exam for Glaucoma |
Every 1-2 years |
Hearing and Vision Assessment |
At discretion of clinician |
Immunizations
Title | Description |
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Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td) |
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Influenza | Annually |
COVID-19 | As directed by the CDC |
Pneumococcal |
Once after age 65, even if previously vaccinated |
Hepatitis B |
Covered under Medicare Part B for routine diagnosis |
Meningococcal (Meningitis) |
One or more doses if not previously immunized, depending on risk factors and other indicators |