Physician Assistants in California

California has 22,516 licensed physician assistants. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.

Yes. 100% of physician assistants in California 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 physician assistants in California include unitedhealthcare, medicare, centene, qhp-33602, and qhp-56707. 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.

An office visit copay is $20 to $50. An urgent care visit copay is $30 to $75. Procedures (biopsy, injection) are covered at the specialist rate. An ER visit with a PA has the same copay as a physician ER visit. Actual costs in California depend on the provider and your insurance plan. PA visits cost the same as physician visits from a patient perspective. If your surgeon's PA handles your pre-op and post-op visits, the copay is the same as if the surgeon saw you.

Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. California has 22,516 physician assistants. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.

44% of physician assistants in California accept Medicare. Medicare reimburses PA services at 85% of the physician fee schedule. Your copay is the same as for a physician visit. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.

Some physician assistants in California accept Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers PA visits in all states. Copays and coverage levels are the same as for physician visits. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Medi-Cal participation before scheduling.

Same as physician visits: sick visits as needed, chronic disease follow-ups every three to six months, annual physicals, pre-operative and post-operative visits. In surgical specialties, PAs often handle follow-ups while surgeons focus on operative cases. With 22,516 physician assistants in California, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.