A routine doctor check-up is essential to maintaining overall well-being, and an annual physical examination is a cornerstone of preventive healthcare. At CLS Health, our primary care physicians are dedicated to providing thorough and personalized care to ensure you remain in optimal health.
During your annual physical, our team will conduct a comprehensive evaluation, review your medical history, perform a physical examination, and discuss any concerns or symptoms you may have. This holistic approach to annual check-ups ensures that all aspects of your health are considered, from physical to mental well-being.
What is Included in an Annual Physical Check Up?
An annual physical exam is a comprehensive check-up to assess your overall health and identify potential issues or underlying conditions. At CLS Health, we provide a thorough evaluation to ensure you stay on top of your health. Here’s what you can expect during your annual physical exam:
Importance of Annual Physicals for Early Detection
Regular annual physical exams are key to preventive healthcare. They allow for early detection of health issues, personalized health advice, and the opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have with your healthcare provider. Here are some of the conditions that can be detected during an annual physical: Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Blood tests are a vital component of your annual physical exam. They help us assess several aspects of your health, including cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney and liver function, and more. Regular blood tests can detect underlying health conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or other metabolic disorders early, allowing for timely intervention and management.
Understanding your health history is crucial for us to provide personalized care. During your annual physical, we will review your medical history, including any chronic conditions, past surgeries, family health history, and current medications. This evaluation helps us identify risk factors and tailor our recommendations to your needs. It’s also an opportunity to discuss any new symptoms or concerns.
The physical examination is a hands-on assessment in which our doctors check your vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. They will also examine several parts of your body, including your heart, lungs, abdomen, and skin, to detect any abnormalities and pain you may have. This examination helps us ensure that all your body systems function correctly and identify any signs of illness or health issues.
Health screenings are an essential part of the annual physical exam, and depending on your age, gender, and risk factors, they may include various tests. These could involve screening for cancers (such as breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer), bone density tests for osteoporosis, depression and anxiety screenings, and others relevant to your medical history.
- Aetna Select
- Open Access Selects
- Elect Choice
- Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Managed Choice
- Open Choice PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans
CLS Health does not accept:
- Aetna CVS Marketplace Plans
* Some providers may not accept this insurance, please call to confirm
- Superior Ambetter Core (Complete, Clear, Focused, Standard Silver and Gold)
- Superior Ambetter Value (Clear Value Silver, Focused Value Silver, CMS Standard Silver & Gold Value, Everyday Value Gold)
- Superior Ambetter Virtual (Ambetter Virtual Access Silver, CMS Standard Virtual Access Basic Silver, Ambetter Virtual Access Gold)
- Superior Health Plan CHIP*
- Superior Health Plan MAPD (Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug)
- Superior Health Plan Medicare
- Superior Health Plan MMP Medicaid*
- Superior Health Plan MMP Medicare
- Superior Health Plan STAR*
- Superior Health Plan STAR Kids*
- Superior Health Plan STAR+PLUS*
CLS Health participates in most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans including:
- Blue Choice PPO
- Blue Essentials
- Blue Essentials Access
- HealthSelect
- HealthSelect of Texas In Area
- Consumer Directed HealthSelect in Area
- HealthSelect of Texas Out of State
- Consumer Directed Health Select Out of State
- HealthSelect Secondary 65+
- Medicare Advantage HMO
- Medicare Advantage PPO
- Medicare Advantage Value HMO
- POS
- Traditional/Par Plan
- TRS-Active Care
- TRS-Care Standard
- BCBS MyBlue Health (Marketplace)
*Some providers may not accept Community Health Choice, please call to confirm
- MarketplacePremier
- Medicaid*CHIPCHIP PerinateSTAR
- Medicare AdvantageDual-Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)
CLS Health accepts most Cigna plans, including:
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna Local Plus
- Cigna Open Access Plus
- Cigna PPO
- ChoiceCare PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO Premier
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- HumanaChoice - Medicare Advantage PPO plan
- Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan
- Human Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage HMO & Special Needs Plan
- Military (TRICARE South Region Military Health Plan)
- POS - including Choice POS, National POS Open Access/Plus and Preferred POS Open Access.
- PPO
*Some providers may not accept United Healthcare, please call to confirm
- Commercial, HMO, POS, EPO and PPO Plans (Charter, Choice,Core, Doctors Plan, Freedon, Heritage, Navigate, Nexus ACO, Options PPO, Passport Connect, Select)
- Indemnity
- Medicare Advantage (AARP, Care Improvement Plus, C-SNP, D-SNP, I-SNP, Erickson Advantage, ERS Medicare Advantage, TRS-Care Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Chronic Complete, UnitedHealthcare Connected (Medicare-Medicaid Plan), UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete, UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Medicare Complete)
- Community Plans* (CHIP, CHIP Perinate, Star, Star Kids, Star Plus, MMP)
- Wellmed (Wellmed Dual SNP Focus, Wellmed Medicare Advantage Focus)
*Some providers may not accept Wellpoint, please call to confirm
- Medicaid (All Texas Plans Including the Below)*
- CHIP
- CHIP Perinate
- STAR
- STAR+PLUS
- STAR Kids
- Medicare Advantage
- C-SNP
- D-SNP
- I-SNP
- Medicare Advantage HMO
- Medicare-Medicaid (MMP)
- Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
- STAR+PLUS MMP
*Some providers may not accept insurance, please call to confirm
PPO Networks
- Beechstreet PPO
- Carnival Cruise Lines PPO
- Envolve Benefit Options Vision-PPO, HMO
- First Health
- Curative/First Health
- Galaxy Health Network
- HealthSmart Preferred Care
- Accel
- Healthsmart Payors Organization
- Multiplan PPO
- Tricare (Humana) PPO/Prime
Employer-Specific Plans
- Brazoria County Employees – Aetna TPA Brazoria County Employees
Workers’ Compensation Plans
- Workers’ Comp
- Auto & Workers’ Comp
Medicare and Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Traditional
- Medicare Advantage
- Memorial Hermann Health Solutions Commercial and Medicare
- Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO SNP
- Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
- STAR+PLUS MMP
- Alignment Health Plan
- AllyAlign Health
- American Health Plans
- Florida Complete Care
- Gold Kidney Health Plan
- Imperial Health
- Independent Health
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado
- Mass Advantage
- Presbyterian Health Plan
- PriorityHealth
- Provider Partners
- SCAN
- UCare
- Vantage Health Plan
- Verda Healthcare
- Zing Health
Medicaid and CHIP Programs
- Molina Healthcare* (Marketplace, Medicaid, CHIP, CHIP Perinate, STAR, STAR Kids, STAR+PLUS)
- Texas Children's Health Plans*
- TMHP (Traditional Medicaid) Traditional Medicaid
Specialty Plans
- VA Community Cares Network CCN
FAQs
In many cases, annual physicals are covered by insurance as part of preventive care. Most health insurance plans offer coverage for yearly physical exams with no out-of-pocket cost to the patient as long as the provider is in-network. It’s important to check with your specific insurance provider to understand the details of your coverage. For more information about annual physical costs and insurance coverage, please visit our insurance information page or contact the CLS team.
Annual physical examinations offer numerous benefits and are valuable for individuals of all ages. Here’s who benefits the most from these regular doctor check-ups:
- Adults for monitoring overall health
- Seniors for managing age-related issues, monitoring medications, and maintaining overall health and independence
- People with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or respiratory issues
- Individuals with a family history of health issues
- Athletes and physically active Individuals to prevent injuries and optimize performance
- Children and adolescents for monitoring growth and development, ensuring proper immunizations, and addressing health or developmental concerns early on
The recommended frequency of physical exams varies based on age, health status, and specific health needs. Annual physical exams are advised for children and adolescents to monitor growth, development, and vaccinations. Adults under 50 and in good health should have a physical exam once every two years. In contrast, those over 50 should have one annually to monitor health changes, manage chronic conditions, and detect early signs of illness.
If your doctor finds something unusual during your annual physical, they will discuss their findings with you in detail by requesting a follow-up appointment. Depending on the nature of the issue, your doctor may recommend further diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, imaging studies (like X-rays or MRIs), or referrals to specialists for more comprehensive evaluations. They will explain the potential implications of the findings and outline possible treatment options or lifestyle changes that might be necessary.
