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Building a Relationship With Your Doctor
Don’t wait until you’re sick to get to know your doctor.
Take some time to find a doctor in your health plan’s network. You can use our Provider Finder® to search by specialty, zip code and gender.
Once you have a list of doctors, do some research online or call their office.
Here are some questions you can ask:
- Do they take your health plan?
- Are they taking new patients?
- How long does it take to get an appointment?
- What are their office hours?
Your Annual Exam
An annual exam is a yearly preventive visit with your doctor to check your physical and mental health. You might talk about current health issues and review prescription drugs you’re taking.
Your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) health plan may cover preventive services like your annual exam when you see an in-network doctor.
What Happens During Your Exam?
This visit helps you and your doctor plan ahead, set health goals and keep track of your progress.
Your doctor will listen to your heart and lungs and may also give you preventive screenings, like:
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol
- Blood sugar
Preventive or Office Visit Services
You might wonder how preventive services and office visit services are different.
A preventive visit or service helps prevent or find problems before you feel sick.
An office visit or service most often treats new symptoms or existing health problems.
Visiting Your Doctor
You can visit your doctor when you need routine care. To help visits go smoothly, there are a few things you can have ready:
- Your member ID Card
- List of prescription drugs
- Questions or concerns for your visit
- Family medical history
- Any updates to your health or major life changes
