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Wellness Visit - New Male Patient - Age 40-64

Procedure Overview

This is a routine office visit with a new healthcare provider for people 40 to 64 years of age.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 341

Florida State Average

261

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Wellness Visit - New Male Patient - Age 40-64

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Wellness Visit - New Male Patient - Age 40-64

This is a routine office visit (including screenings and immunizations) with a new healthcare provider when you are a male 40-64 years of age

NATIONAL

$ 341

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 341

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What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

  • Have your blood pressure checked every 2 years. If the top number (systolic number) is between 120 - 139 or the bottom number (diastolic number) is between 80 - 89 mm Hg then have it checked every year.
  • Watch for blood pressure screenings in your area. Ask your provider if you can stop in to have your blood pressure checked. Or check your blood pressure using the automated machines at local grocery stores and pharmacies.
  • If the top number is greater than 140 or the bottom number is greater than 90, schedule an appointment with your provider.
  • If you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to have your blood pressure checked more often.
  • If you are over age 34, you should be checked every 5 years.
  • If you have high cholesterol levels, diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to be checked more often.
  • Some men should consider taking aspirin to prevent heart attacks. Ask your provider before you start aspirin because aspirin can increase your risk for bleeding.
  • If you are over age 45, you should be screened every 3 years.
  • If you are overweight, ask your provider if you should be screened at a younger age.
  • A stool test done every year
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 - 10 years along with a stool guaiac test
  • Colonoscopy every 10 years
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • A personal or family history of colorectal cancer
  • A history of large colorectal adenomas
  • Go to the dentist every year for an exam and cleaning.
  • Have an eye exam every 1 - 3 years if you have vision problems or glaucoma risk.
  • You should get a flu shot every year.
  • Your doctor may recommend other vaccinations if you have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes.
  • You should have a tetanus-diphtheria booster vaccination every 10 years. If you have not received a tetanus-diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine as one of your tetanus-diphtheria vaccines, you should have it once.
  • You may get a shingles or herpes zoster vaccination once after age 60.
  • If you are between ages 50 - 70 and have risk factors for osteoporosis, you should discuss screening with your provider.
  • Risk factors can include long-term steroid use, low body weight, smoking, heavy alcohol use, or a family history of osteoporosis.
  • You should have a preventive health visit every 2 years until age 50, and then once a year.
  • Routine diagnostic tests are not recommended.
  • Your height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) should be checked at every exam.
  • Depression
  • Diet and exercise
  • Alcohol and tobacco use
  • Safety, such as use of seat belts and smoke detectors
  • Most men age 50 or older should discuss screening for prostate cancer with their provider. African American men and those with a family history of prostate cancer should discuss screening at age 45.
  • The potential benefits of PSA testing have not been shown to outweigh the harms of testing and treatment. If you choose to be tested, the PSA blood test is most often done every year.
  • Prostate examinations are no longer routinely done on men with no symptoms.
  • Have a 30 pack-year smoking history AND
  • Currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

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