Annual Wellness Visits

The purpose of an annual wellness visit is to promote health and wellness, prevent disease, and detect potential health problems early.

• During an annual wellness visit, we will:
• Review your medical and family history
• Update your list of current medications, supplements, and allergies
• Check your height, weight, blood pressure, and other vital signs
• Assess your cognitive function and mood
• Discuss lifestyle habits such as diet, physical activity, and tobacco and alcohol use
• Provide preventive screenings, such as a screening for depression
• Create a personalized prevention plan, which may include immunizations, screenings, and lifestyle changes

It’s important to note that an annual wellness visit is not the same as a visit to discuss a medical problem outside of prevention which changes the billing procedures. The focus of an annual wellness visit is on preventive care and making a plan for future health, rather than diagnosing or treating specific health problems.