Choosing a Primary Care Provider
Choosing a Primary Care Provider
Your Primary Care Provider( PCP) is your main point of contact for your health. They handle your regular checkups, help prevent illness and support your overall wellness. They treat common conditions, provide screenings and help you make healthy choices. If you need specialty care your PCP will refer you to the right specialist. TIPS FOR CHOOSING A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
1. Pick an in-network PCP. Choosing an in-network provider helps you avoid surprise costs. Find one at SeniorCarePlus. com / Directories( see page 16) or call 775-982-2605( TTY Relay Service – 711). Interpreter services are available.
IF YOU ARE ON THE RENOWN PREFERRED PLAN,
YOU MUST CHOOSE A PCP ON THE Senior Care Plus Renown Preferred Network.
2. Choose a provider with the right experience.
• Family Medicine – treats all ages and many conditions.
• Internal / General Medicine – focuses on adults, prevention and chronic conditions.
• Geriatric Medicine – specializes in older adults with complex needs.
• Nurse Practitioner( NP) – can diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans and prescribing medications under the guidance of supervising physician.
• Physician Assistant( PA) – can diagnose, prescribe medications and manage most health needs under the guidance of supervising physician.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: Visits with a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant are backed by a supervising physician, so you get the benefit of two providers in one! It’ s coordinated care that ensures in-clinic availability and access to care when you need it.
If your Primary Care Provider leaves the network, get established with a new PCP as soon as possible! CALL THE PERSONAL ASSISTANT TEAM AT 775-982-2605 TO ESTABLISH WITH A NEW PCP RIGHT AWAY. – 17 –