Indian River Primary Care has cared for many patients in Indian River County. Our diagnostic and assessment services include electrocardiograms (ECGs), extended remote cardiac telemetry, pulmonary function testing, oxygen saturation testing during walking, and cognitive assessments. We also arrange home testing for obstructive sleep apnea and order auto-adjusting positive airway pressure (APAP) therapy when clinically appropriate.
Same-day office visits are available for existing patients.
For the last several years we have utilized an electronic health record and electronic prescribing. These modern tools allow improved and more accurate communications with patients, other providers, and pharmacies.
Insurance coverage: CCM and APCM may be covered by Medicare and commercial insurance plans. Coverage, eligibility, and patient costs vary by plan.
On a broader level, primary caregiving physicians fall into the category of family physician and internal medicine physician. An Internal Medicine physician (Internist) specializes in the treatment of adults. Unlike a family physician who attends to both children and adults, an Internist focuses solely on adults, covering a broader range of medical conditions.
Also referred to as the “doctor’s doctor,” their expertise involves treating adults with conditions affecting any body organ, including chronic diseases. They are trained to manage every body system. Often referred to patients by their family physician as a second-line specialist, they are full-fledged medical experts with acute knowledge about all kinds of ailments affecting individuals above the age of 18.
For complex conditions that might challenge a family doctor, you can see an Internal Medicine physician to get your care back on track. Internists can also serve as your primary care physician since they deal with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of all kinds of adult diseases.
