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At Tia, there’s no difference—we see them as one and the same! We call the appointment an "Annual Preventative Exam," and during that visit, we can provide both your annual primary care physical and your well-woman exam at the same time. It’s all part of our approach to care for your whole self in one comprehensive visit.
At Tia, your labs are handled and billed separately through our third-party partner, Quest Diagnostics. While your preventative visit is typically covered by insurance, coverage for specific lab tests can vary between insurance plans. If you have any questions about the cost or billing for your bloodwork, it’s best to contact Quest or your insurance provider directly.
Absolutely! It is important to have an Annual Preventative Exam every year, even if you do not need a pap test. Your annual exam is about so much more than a single test; it’s a crucial time to connect with your provider, review your overall physical and mental health, and discuss other important screenings.
Your annual exam is designed for preventative care, which is typically covered 100% by insurance. If you bring up a new or ongoing health issue, your insurance may consider that part of the visit a separate "office visit," which could result in a copay or co-insurance. This does not mean that office visit is not covered but depending on your insurance plan, it could result in a copay or co-insurance. To take advantage of your preventative health benefit, we recommend discussing other health concerns in a separate visit.
Yes, you can get your blood drawn onsite at our Tia clinics!
Your Tia provider will order the necessary labs for you. After your blood is drawn at our clinic, we send the sample to our lab partner, Quest, for processing. You’ll receive a separate bill directly from Quest for any lab services.
It depends. At Tia, we typically code this examination as an annual gynecologic exam, but since we also do primary care, we can convert this to an annual primary care exam (assuming you have not visited both a gynecologist and a primary care clinician already for your annual exam). Please notify us when booking the appointment so that we can adjust your care accordingly.
Since individual insurance policies do vary quite a bit, you may want to consult with your insurance plan first before booking this appointment to be certain.
At Tia, we believe your care should be a conversation about your personal wellness goals. Whether a specific lab is right for you depends on your situation, but we can discuss it during your annual preventative exam if it's relevant to your preventative care.
Please note that all billing for lab work goes through a 3rd party, Quest, who bills your insurance directly for all blood work. If you have questions about lab billing, please contact Quest or your insurance company.
These are different! An annual preventative exam is a standard yearly checkup focused on general health, disease prevention, and early detection. A longevity assessment is a much more in-depth and proactive approach that uses advanced diagnostics to create a personalized plan for optimizing your health and extending your "healthspan." You can read more about our Longevity care here.
From routine screenings to overall wellness, your annual physical exam is the best way to catch concerns early and stay on top of your health.
