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How does one select a primary care provider for oneself or a loved one?
Have you ever thought about a doctor apart from the time when you needed one? Although, a relationship with a primary care physician might help you live a healthier life when he even serves as your first point of contact.
A primary care provider is a doctor, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner who focuses on care of the whole person and you consult for general health matters.
If your doctor moved or retired or you’ve never had a primary care provider, you might be in need of one. So to find a doctor, where should you begin from? How do you narrow down your options and decide on the best ones?
Search Your Network
Your insurer is another resource for finding a doctor. You can search your plan’s network. Doctors in an insurer’s network contract with the insurer and agree to accept the insurer’s payment rates as compensation. If you go outside your plan’s network, you may pay more.
Some insurers offer robust search tools that let you narrow down doctors by location, whether they are accepting new patients, and what languages they speak.
You can also search for doctors using Medicare’s Physician Compare. This tool provides information about primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and more. Importantly, it lets you easily find providers who accept Medicare.
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department also offers HealthFinder.gov which lets you search for doctors.
Ask Around
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) says you can ask for recommendations from other health professionals you see or from local health facilities like hospitals or medical schools.
Another convenient way is to ask family and friends if they trust their doctor and would recommend him. You can even ask to interview a doctor to see if she or he is suitable for you.
Do Your Homework
Once you have agreed on a name or two, you can call the doctor to find out about payment policies, appointment cancellation and after-hour access. You may also ask who covers for the doctor if he or she is out of the office.
Some health institutes also suggest asking about office policies on returning calls and using email.
You might want to research a doctor’s background. Web sites like the American Board of Medical Specialties Certification Matters and the American Medical Association Doctor Finder are good resources. The sites allow you to search for a doctor’s certification or educational background.
If you are worried about choosing the right doctor by yourself, you can bring someone with you to meet and interview each of your choices for better analysis. If you are a caregiver, you can tag along with your loved one.
You may also be able to learn about complaints filed against doctors through your state medical board.