Compare 4 internists in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Internists
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Accepting patients
75%
Most common: DO
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Lauderdale Lakes has 4 internists. The most common credential is DO (75%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston, and Tampa General Hospital. Local training programs run through University of Florida College of Medicine and University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.
The most commonly accepted carriers among Lauderdale Lakes internists include medicare, qhp-17091, cigna, and molina. 100% accept Medicare.
The first appointment typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes. The internist will take a thorough medical history, review your medications and supplements, perform a physical exam, and order any needed lab work or screening tests. They are trained to dig into diagnostic puzzles, so they may ask detailed questions about symptoms you have mentioned to other doctors.
See an internist for annual physicals, chronic disease management (diabetes, heart disease, COPD), unexplained symptoms that do not have an obvious cause, medication management for multiple conditions, preventive screenings (colonoscopy referrals, cancer screenings), and any adult health concern. Internists do not treat children.
Wellness visit: $0 (preventive) · Office visit copay: $20-50 · Comprehensive metabolic panel: $100-300
Lauderdale Lakes, FL has 4 licensed internists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of internists in Lauderdale Lakes, FL are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among internists in Lauderdale Lakes, FL include medicare, qhp-17091, cigna, molina, and unitedhealthcare. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
Annual wellness visits are covered at $0. Sick visit copays range from $20 to $50. A comprehensive metabolic panel costs $100 to $300. Actual costs in Lauderdale Lakes, FL depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Internal medicine visits are billed the same as other primary care visits. Complex visits involving multiple problems may be coded at a higher level, resulting in a higher copay.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Lauderdale Lakes, FL has 4 internists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and MD stands for Doctor of Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Lauderdale Lakes, FL, 75% hold the DO credential and 25% hold MD. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
100% of internists in Lauderdale Lakes, FL accept Medicare. Medicare covers an Annual Wellness Visit at no cost. Standard office visits are covered under Part B with a 20% coinsurance after the deductible. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Top accepted carriers in Lauderdale Lakes, FL include medicare, qhp-17091, cigna, molina, and unitedhealthcare.
Preventive visits are covered at 100% under the ACA with no copay. Standard office visits carry a copay of $20 to $50. Most insurance plans allow you to select an internist as your primary care physician. Check that your internist is in-network. Specialist referrals may require your PCP's involvement depending on your plan type (HMO vs. PPO).