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When it comes to picking a primary care provider (PCP), you\u2019ve got lots of choices.<\/p>\n

So how do you decide? By doing some homework and spending a little time upfront, you can help make sure you\u2019re choosing the primary care physician that\u2019s right for you. Follow these five simple steps for finding a primary care physician.<\/p>\n

1. Start with your insurance<\/em>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Not all providers will be covered (or covered equally) by your insurance company. Often you can go to your insurer\u2019s website and enter your zip code to see a list of options for PCPs.<\/p>\n

2. Next, consider location<\/em>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Finding a location that is close to your home and easily accessible is key. If the provider\u2019s office is hard for you to get to, you probably won\u2019t go as often as you should. Also, check to make sure that appointment hours will work with your schedule.<\/p>\n

3. Now look online<\/em>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can learn basic facts about providers \u2014 such as where they went to school, how many years of experience they have, and what their care philosophy is \u2014 by looking at their profile on UCHealth.org<\/a>. You can also find patient reviews within their UCHealth profile.<\/p>\n

4. Don\u2019t forget to ask your friends and family<\/em>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

That primary care physician your friend or sibling loves? You might love him, too. Word-of-mouth is sometimes the best place to start looking for a PCP, then do some more research into the physician they suggest to make sure they’re right for you.<\/p>\n

5. Finally, schedule meet-and-greets<\/em>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many (but not all) providers offer free 15-minute informational appointments. Bring a list of questions. Is the provider courteous? Are they in too much of a hurry? In those few minutes, you\u2019ll know if you click or not.<\/p>\n

Meet-and-greets can be effective, giving patients an opportunity to see if they\u2019re a good personality match with a provider and have a good rapport. These visits also allow patients to be exposed to the entire office environment and the support staff, such as medical assistants and the front desk staff, who play integral parts in patient care.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve chosen a primary care physician, schedule your first medical appointment. You can do this through My Health Connection, UCHealth’s patient portal. Follow these directions<\/a> to make an account on My Health Connection.<\/p>\n

The idea is to build a long-term, personal relationship with a provider so that they can really get to know you and your health challenges and goals. The stronger the relationship, the better and more tailored your care.<\/p>\n

Alphabet Soup, PCP-style<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Primary care providers (PCPs) come with different initials after their names. Here\u2019s a decoding key.<\/p>\n

D.O. = Doctor of Osteopathy. Some primary care physicians are DOs, which means they graduated from osteopathic medical schools<\/a>.<\/p>\n

M.D. = Medical Doctor. Most primary care physicians are MDs, which means they graduated from traditional medical schools and are trained in allopathic medicine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

N.P. = Nurse Practitioner. Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who\u2019ve gone on to complete an N.P. master\u2019s degree. They are licensed to provide care, order diagnostic tests and prescribe most medications. NPs promote a holistic approach to health care focused on \u201ccaring\u201d as opposed to \u201ccuring.\u201d<\/p>\n

P.A. = Physician Assistant. PAs hold master\u2019s degrees and are licensed to provide care, order diagnostic tests, and prescribe most medications. They work under the supervision of a physician (M.D. or D.O.) and provide similar care to a physician.<\/p>\n

Also, nurse practitioners and physician assistants are sometimes called \u201cmid-level providers.\u201d<\/p>\n

And one more choice you\u2019ll need to make: some PCPs are general practitioners, who care for adults; some are family practitioners, who care for adults and children; and some are doctors of internal medicine, or internists, who care for adults and are trained to manage complex and\/or combined illnesses. Finally, geriatricians are PCPs who specialize in caring for older adults.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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