Medicare Annual Wellness Visits in Marlborough, MA
If you have Medicare Part B, you can have an Annual Wellness Visit once every 12 months. It's a visit focused on keeping you healthy: we review your history, check in on your overall well-being, and build a personalized prevention plan for the years ahead.
What we cover
- A health questionnaire and a review of your medical and family history
- An up-to-date list of your medications and the other providers you see
- Height, weight and blood pressure
- A check on memory and thinking, mood, and safety at home (such as fall risk)
- A screening and vaccine schedule for the next several years
- Advance care planning, if you'd like to talk about it
What to bring
- Your Medicare card (or Medicare Advantage card) and a photo ID
- All of your medications and supplements, or a complete list
- Names of your other doctors and specialists
- A copy of any advance directive or health care proxy, if you have one
Common questions
Is the Annual Wellness Visit the same as a physical?
No. It focuses on prevention and planning — your history, risks, screenings and goals. It doesn't include a full physical exam.
How often can I have one?
Once every 12 months, after you've had Medicare Part B for more than a year.
Do you accept my Medicare plan?
We accept Original Medicare (Parts A & B) and several Medicare Advantage plans. See our insurance page for the full list.