Annual wellnessWho this is for
Patients this visit may fit
- Patients due for a yearly preventive or wellness visit.
- Medicare patients reviewing annual wellness visit needs.
- Patients who want to discuss screenings, medications, risks, and goals.
During the visit
What the visit includes
- Review of history, medications, screenings, and prevention priorities.
- Discussion of health goals and risk factors.
- Guidance on follow-up, labs, referrals, or records as appropriate.
Local medical care
What patients can use here
- Simple patient-prep path with forms, portal, phone, and scheduling.
- Clear medical visit path for prevention-focused care.
- Local Prescott office, phone, and booking path available on the page.
Appointment preparation
Before booking annual wellness visits
Patients can make the appointment request easier by writing down the main reason for the visit, current medications, allergies, pharmacy, insurance plan, recent records, and any questions that should be reviewed. If the visit is connected to recent urgent care, hospital care, specialist care, labs, imaging, or a medication change, bring those details when available.
Patients coming from Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, or other nearby Yavapai County communities should also confirm directions, office hours, insurance details, and any forms before travel when timing matters.
When to call
Use phone support when timing matters
Online booking, forms, and portal messages may not be reviewed immediately. Call First Choice Medical Center for urgent office questions, unclear appointment needs, time-sensitive medication questions, or help choosing the right appointment type. For emergency symptoms, call 911.
Common questions
Common Questions About Annual Wellness Visits
Is an annual wellness visit the same as a sick visit?
No. An annual wellness visit is prevention-focused, while a sick visit is focused on a current symptom or concern. New symptoms, active illness, or problem-focused needs may require a separate appointment depending on timing, visit type, documentation, and insurance rules.
Does an annual wellness visit include screening discussion?
Yes. An annual wellness visit may include discussion of age-appropriate screenings, health history, medications, risk factors, preventive goals, and follow-up planning. It is meant to organize preventive care topics, not to replace evaluation of urgent symptoms or new medical problems.
What should I bring to an annual wellness visit?
Bring insurance information, a photo ID, current medications, prior records if available, and any forms requested by First Choice Medical Center. It also helps to bring questions about screenings, preventive goals, recent care changes, home readings, and any updates from specialists or hospitals.
Should I mention new symptoms during a wellness visit?
Yes. Patients should mention new symptoms or concerns, but active symptoms may require a separate problem-focused visit. First Choice Medical Center can explain if a different appointment type is needed based on the concern, timing, documentation, insurance rules, and available appointment options.