Preventive Medicine Physicians in Denver, CO
Compare 63 preventive medicine physicians in Denver, CO. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
63
Preventive Medicine Physicians
100%
Accepting patients
62%
Most common: MD
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Specialty: preventive-medicineState: COCity: Denver
About preventive medicine physicians in Denver, CO
Denver's healthcare identity is shaped by two forces: the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, which pulls top researchers and specialists to the Front Range, and a population that expects its doctors to understand active lifestyles. This is a city where orthopedic surgeons treat weekend ski injuries and altitude medicine is a real subspecialty.
Denver has 63 preventive medicine physicians. The most common credential is MD (62%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Most specialist care concentrates around the Anschutz Medical Campus on the east side and the Denver Health campus downtown. Cherry Creek and the I-25 corridor south through Littleton form a secondary medical office belt. RTD light rail connects downtown to Anschutz, but most patients drive and should plan for traffic on Colorado Boulevard and I-225.
Providers practice throughout Denver. LoDo (Lower Downtown) is denver's historic downtown core with walking access to Denver Health Medical Center and specialty offices. Capitol Hill is a dense, central neighborhood near National Jewish Health and Denver Health. RiNo (River North) is a growing arts district north of downtown with new medical offices and community clinics. Cherry Creek is an upscale shopping and residential area with concierge practices and specialty medical offices.
Nearby hospitals include UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Denver Health Medical Center, and National Jewish Health. Local training programs run through University of Colorado School of Medicine and University of Denver. National Jewish Health in Denver is ranked the number one respiratory hospital in the nation.
What to expect at your first preventive medicine physician visit in Denver, CO
A preventive medicine evaluation is thorough. The physician will assess your personal and family medical history, lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, sleep, stress), current health metrics (blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose), and relevant screening test results. They create a personalized prevention plan that addresses your highest-priority risks. Workplace evaluations include exposure assessments and fitness-for-duty testing specific to your job requirements.
Tips for Denver, CO patients
New patients should bring insurance cards and any recent lab work. Many Denver providers use the UCHealth or Denver Health patient portals, so ask which system your provider is in at check-in.
When to see a preventive medicine physician
See a preventive medicine physician for comprehensive health risk assessments, executive health evaluations, travel medicine consultations, occupational health evaluations (workplace exposures, fitness-for-duty exams), vaccine recommendations, and personalized prevention plans based on your family history and risk factors. Some preventive medicine doctors also serve as primary care physicians with a prevention focus.
Typical costs
Preventive visit: $0 (ACA-covered) · Executive health evaluation: $1,000-5,000 · Occupational fitness exam: employer-paid · Travel medicine consultation: $100-300
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Frequently asked questions about preventive medicine physicians in Denver, CO
Denver, CO has 63 licensed preventive medicine physicians. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of preventive medicine physicians in Denver, CO are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Colorado's ACA marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado, offers plans from Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, Cigna, and Friday Health Plans. Kaiser runs the largest closed network in the metro. Health First Colorado is the state Medicaid program, with managed care through Rocky Mountain Health Plans and Colorado Access.
A preventive visit is $0 under the ACA. Executive health evaluations cost $1,000 to $5,000. Occupational fitness exams are employer-paid. A travel medicine consultation runs $100 to $300. Actual costs in Denver, CO depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Standard preventive screenings (mammography, colonoscopy, immunizations) are free under the ACA. Anything beyond standard guidelines (executive panels, advanced imaging) is typically out of pocket.
Denver's provider network splits into three main systems: UCHealth (the academic powerhouse), Denver Health (the public safety-net), and SCL Health/Intermountain (community hospitals). Most specialists practice within one system, so your hospital preference often determines your specialist options.
Some preventive medicine physicians in Denver, CO accept Health First Colorado, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers preventive services in all states, including immunizations and age-appropriate screenings. The ACA expanded preventive coverage requirements. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Health First Colorado participation before scheduling.
Annual wellness visits are the standard touchpoint. Executive health evaluations are typically annual. Occupational health visits occur as needed based on workplace requirements. With 63 preventive medicine physicians in Denver, CO, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
At 5,280 feet, Denver's altitude can affect medication dosing, recovery times, and respiratory conditions. Most Denver physicians are experienced with altitude-related adjustments. If you have a heart or lung condition and recently relocated, bring it up at your first appointment.
Kaiser runs a large closed network in the Denver metro with its own hospitals, urgent cares, and pharmacies. It works well if you prefer integrated care and don't mind staying within the Kaiser system. If you want flexibility to see providers across multiple hospital systems, an open-network plan gives you more options.
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Insurance & Preventive Medicine Physician coverage
Top accepted carriers in Denver, CO include unitedhealthcare, qhp-68781, medicare, qhp-73751, and qhp-57845.
Standard preventive screenings (immunizations, cancer screenings, wellness visits) are covered at 100% under the ACA. Executive health evaluations and advanced screening packages beyond standard guidelines are typically not covered and cost $1,000 to $5,000 out of pocket. Occupational health services are usually covered by the employer, not personal health insurance.
