Health History Review
Your physician may review your personal and family medical history, previous diagnoses, surgeries and recent changes in your health.
- Current medical conditions
- Family health history
- Recent hospital or specialist care
Preventive Care • Annual Wellness Exams
Stay Healthy. Stay Ahead.
A wellness physical is more than an annual checkup. It is an opportunity to review your overall health, identify potential concerns early, update preventive screenings, discuss healthy lifestyle goals and build a long-term plan with your physician. Harbor Physicians provides comprehensive wellness exams for patients ages 14 and older in Orange Park and surrounding communities.
✓ Annual Physical Exams
✓ Preventive Screenings
✓ Health Risk Assessment
✓ Personalized Wellness Plan
Preventive Care
What May Be Included in a Wellness Visit?
Your wellness visit is personalized according to your age, medical history, risk factors, current health needs and the type of preventive appointment scheduled.
Medication Review
Reviewing your current medications helps keep your medical record accurate and identify possible interactions or duplicate therapies.
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-counter products
- Vitamins and supplements
Vital Signs and Measurements
Routine measurements provide helpful information about your current health and changes that may have occurred over time.
- Blood pressure and pulse
- Height and weight
- Other measurements when appropriate
Health Risk Assessment
Your physician may discuss lifestyle habits and health risks that could affect your current or future well-being.
- Nutrition and activity
- Tobacco, vaping and alcohol use
- Sleep, stress and safety concerns
Preventive Screening Review
Recommended screenings vary according to age, sex, medical history, family history and individual risk factors.
- Cancer screening review
- Diabetes and cholesterol screening
- Bone and other preventive assessments
Personalized Prevention Plan
Your physician may recommend follow-up care, laboratory testing, screenings or lifestyle changes based on your individual needs.
- Preventive recommendations
- Testing or referral planning
- Future follow-up schedule
Not Every Wellness Appointment Is the Same
A routine annual physical and a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit are different appointment types and may include different services. Please tell our scheduling team which type of visit you need.
Insurance reminder:
Preventive coverage varies by plan. Testing, vaccines, treatment of new
concerns or management of existing conditions may be processed separately
from the preventive visit.
Before Your Appointment
What Should You Bring to Your Wellness Visit?
Bringing a few important items helps us keep your medical record accurate, review your medications, update preventive screenings and make the most of your appointment.
Identification & Insurance
- Government-issued photo ID
- Current insurance card(s)
- Any updated demographic information
Medications
- Please bring all current prescription medication bottles whenever possible.
- Over-the-counter medications
- Vitamins and supplements
- A pharmacy-generated medication list is acceptable if bringing bottles is not possible.
Medical Information
- Recent laboratory results if completed elsewhere
- Hospital discharge paperwork
- Specialist records or imaging reports if requested
Questions for Your Doctor
- Health concerns you'd like to discuss
- Medication refill requests
- Preventive screening questions
- Vaccination history if available
Your Wellness Visit Helps You Stay Healthy
- ✔ Review your overall health
- ✔ Update preventive screenings
- ✔ Review medications for accuracy
- ✔ Discuss healthy lifestyle goals
- ✔ Detect health concerns early
- ✔ Build a long-term care plan
Know Your Appointment Type
Annual Physical vs. Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
These appointments are often confused, but they are not the same. Knowing which visit you need helps our team schedule the correct appointment and explain what may be included.
Annual Physical
Preventive physical examinationAn annual physical generally includes a preventive health review and physical examination based on your age, medical history and current health needs.
May include:
- Review of medical and family history
- Review of current medications and allergies
- Vital signs and selected physical examination
- Preventive screening recommendations
- Discussion of nutrition, activity and health risks
- Laboratory testing when ordered by the physician
Coverage note:
Insurance benefits for annual physicals vary. Some plans cover one
preventive physical each year, while others may apply cost-sharing or
exclude certain services.
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
Medicare preventive planning visitA Medicare Annual Wellness Visit focuses on preventive planning, health risks and updating your personalized prevention plan. It is not the same as a complete head-to-toe physical examination.
May include:
- Health-risk assessment
- Review of medical history, medications and care team
- Routine measurements such as blood pressure and weight
- Cognitive and safety screening questions
- Review of preventive screenings and vaccines
- Personalized prevention and follow-up plan
Medicare note:
The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit generally does not include routine
laboratory testing or a comprehensive physical examination unless
separately ordered or performed.
New medical concerns may be billed separately.
When new symptoms, chronic conditions, medication changes or other
problem-focused concerns are evaluated during a preventive visit,
your insurance may process an additional office-visit service with
applicable copay, coinsurance or deductible.
Not Sure Which Visit to Schedule?
Call Harbor Physicians and tell us your insurance, age and whether you need preventive care, a Medicare wellness visit or evaluation of a specific medical concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wellness Visit Questions
Find answers to common questions about preventive physicals, Medicare wellness visits, screenings, medications and insurance coverage.
What ages does Harbor Physicians see for wellness visits?
Harbor Physicians provides preventive care, physicals and wellness visits for patients ages 14 and older.
How often should I schedule a wellness visit?
Many patients schedule preventive care once each year. The appropriate timing depends on your age, health history, insurance benefits and your physician’s recommendations.
Is a wellness visit the same as an annual physical?
Not always. A routine annual physical may include a preventive examination, while a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit focuses on health risks, preventive planning and updating your personalized prevention plan.
Does a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit include a physical exam?
A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is not generally a complete head-to-toe physical examination. It typically focuses on health history, risk assessment, routine measurements and preventive planning.
Are laboratory tests included in my wellness visit?
Laboratory testing is not automatically included in every preventive visit. Your physician may order testing based on your age, health history, risk factors and medical needs. Insurance coverage may vary.
Can I discuss new symptoms during my physical?
Yes, but evaluating new symptoms, changing medications or managing an existing condition may result in an additional problem-focused service. Your insurance may apply a copay, coinsurance or deductible to that portion of the visit.
What should I bring to my wellness appointment?
Bring your photo identification, current insurance card, relevant medical records and all current medication bottles whenever possible. This includes prescriptions, over-the-counter products, vitamins and supplements. A current pharmacy-generated medication list is acceptable when bottles cannot be brought.
Why should I bring my medication bottles?
Medication bottles allow your physician to verify the exact name, strength, dosage, directions and prescribing provider. This helps reduce medication errors, duplicate therapies and conflicting information.
Will my insurance cover a wellness visit?
Preventive benefits vary by insurance plan. Some plans cover annual preventive visits with limited or no patient cost, while certain tests, vaccines or problem-focused services may be billed separately. Please contact your insurer or call our office for help identifying the correct appointment type.
Can Harbor Physicians help coordinate recommended screenings?
Yes. Your physician may recommend appropriate laboratory testing, imaging, cancer screenings or specialist referrals based on your age, history and individual risk factors.
Do you offer school, work or sports physicals?
Availability depends on the requested form, examination requirements and appointment type. Please call (904) 368-6809 before scheduling and let our team know which form or clearance is required.
Ready to Schedule Your Wellness Visit?
Contact Harbor Physicians to schedule a preventive physical, Medicare Annual Wellness Visit or another appropriate wellness appointment.
Preventive services, testing and patient costs depend on your insurance plan, appointment type, medical history and services provided during the visit.