Compare 1 geriatricians in Hockessin, DE. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Hockessin has 1 geriatricians. The most common credential is MD (100%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital, Bayhealth Hospital - Kent Campus, and Nemours Children's Hospital - Delaware. Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University - Delaware Campus trains practitioners locally.
The first visit is typically longer than a standard appointment, often 60 to 90 minutes. The geriatrician will perform a comprehensive assessment that includes a medication review, cognitive screening, functional assessment (ability to perform daily activities), fall risk evaluation, and discussion of goals and priorities. They may also assess mood, nutrition, and social support. The goal is a whole-person care plan, not just a list of diagnoses.
Consider seeing a geriatrician if you or an older family member is managing five or more medications, experiencing memory problems or cognitive decline, having frequent falls, dealing with multiple chronic conditions that are difficult to manage together, facing decisions about independent living, needing coordination of complex medical care, or wanting to discuss advance care planning.
Office visit copay: $20-50 · Comprehensive geriatric assessment: covered under Medicare · Cognitive testing: $100-500 · Fall risk assessment: typically included in visit
Hockessin, DE has 1 licensed geriatricians. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of geriatricians in Hockessin, DE are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
An office visit copay is $20 to $50. The Annual Wellness Visit is $0 under Medicare. Comprehensive geriatric assessments are covered under Medicare. Cognitive testing costs $100 to $500. Actual costs in Hockessin, DE depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Geriatricians often focus on deprescribing (stopping unnecessary medications), which can reduce pharmacy costs. The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit includes a health risk assessment and care planning at no cost.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Hockessin, DE has 1 geriatricians. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
Some geriatricians in Hockessin, DE accept Delaware Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers geriatric services in all states. Dual-eligible patients (Medicare + Medicaid) have comprehensive coverage for geriatric care coordination. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Delaware Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Geriatric patients typically visit every three to six months, depending on the complexity of their conditions. The Annual Wellness Visit under Medicare is a good baseline. Patients with rapidly changing health may need more frequent visits. With 1 geriatricians in Hockessin, DE, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Geriatricians in the area may have trained at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University - Delaware Campus. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Geriatric visits are covered as primary care or specialist visits depending on the billing arrangement. Medicare covers the Annual Wellness Visit, which aligns well with geriatric assessment goals. Comprehensive geriatric assessments may be billed as prolonged visits. Some Medicare Advantage plans have enhanced benefits for geriatric care coordination.