Medicare Annual Wellness Visit in Trinity and Hudson, FL
A yearly Medicare visit focused on planning your preventive care, reviewing your health, and setting goals for the year ahead.
- Dr. John Hanna, MDInternal medicine physician · Trinity and Hudson
- Miranda McWhirter, APRN, AGACNP-BCAdult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner · Hudson
- Amanda Durrett, APRN, FNP-BCFamily nurse practitioner · Trinity
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The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a yearly prevention planning visit available to people with Medicare Part B. It is a conversation and review, and it does not include a head to toe physical exam. Our Trinity and Hudson offices use it to update your health history, review medications, and build a personal screening plan.
The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a yearly appointment for people with Medicare Part B that focuses on planning your preventive care. Our Trinity and Hudson offices offer this visit to help you review your health, update your records, and create a personal plan for screenings and healthy habits. Coverage and costs depend on your Medicare plan and your situation, so please call the office to verify your coverage before your visit.
How the wellness visit differs from a physical
Many people expect a full physical when they book a wellness visit. The two visits have different purposes:
- Annual Wellness Visit: a planning and review visit. Your provider talks with you about your health history, risks, medications, and goals, and creates a prevention plan. It is not a head to toe physical exam.
- Physical exam: a hands on exam of your body, often with a closer look at specific symptoms or concerns. Original Medicare does not cover routine physical exams as a Medicare benefit. Medicare Advantage plans may include additional benefits depending on the plan.
If you bring up a new problem, or if other tests or services are done during the wellness visit, those may be billed separately. Knowing this ahead of time helps you plan. If you want a physical or need to address a specific concern, tell the scheduling team so the right visit can be booked. Our article on what to expect at an annual physical explains how that visit works.
What the Annual Wellness Visit includes
Your provider uses this visit to build a clear picture of your health and a plan for the coming year. A wellness visit may include:
- A review and update of your medical and family history
- A current list of your medications, supplements, and other providers
- Routine measurements such as height, weight, and blood pressure
- A review of your ability to handle daily activities and your home safety
- A check on memory and thinking
- A review of factors that may affect your health, such as activity, nutrition, and sleep
- A written screening schedule for the next several years
- Discussion of advance care planning, if you would like
Your provider tailors the visit to you, so not every item applies to every patient. The visit ends with a personalized prevention plan that you can refer to throughout the year.
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Memory and cognitive screening
The Annual Wellness Visit includes a check on memory and thinking. Your provider may ask a few questions, use a short screening tool, and listen to concerns from you or a family member. A screening is not a diagnosis. If it raises questions, your provider talks with you about next steps, which may include lab work to look for treatable causes, a review of medications that can affect memory, or a referral for a fuller evaluation. Bringing a family member or caregiver can help if memory is a concern.
What to expect at your visit
Plan for a relaxed conversation. Bring your Medicare card, a photo ID, and a list of all medications and supplements (or the bottles themselves). A list of your other doctors and any recent test results is also helpful.
During the visit, you may fill out a short health questionnaire, then meet with your provider to go over the answers. Together you will review which screenings are due and which vaccines to consider. If your provider recommends lab work, it may be done with an in office blood draw. Any follow up care, such as a separate visit for a new concern, is scheduled before you leave.
Results and your prevention plan can be viewed in the patient portal, where you can also message the care team.
Annual Wellness Visit vs. Welcome to Medicare visit
The Welcome to Medicare preventive visit is a one time visit within your first 12 months of Part B. Medicare.gov (opens in a new tab) explains that your first Annual Wellness Visit can't take place within 12 months of your Part B enrollment or your Welcome to Medicare visit, and after that it is available once every 12 months. Medicare.gov also notes that you don't need a Welcome to Medicare visit to qualify. The office can help confirm which visit fits your dates. Our guide to the Welcome to Medicare visit vs. the Annual Wellness Visit compares the two side by side.
Medicare wellness visits in Trinity, FL
The Annual Wellness Visit is offered at our Trinity primary care office at 3633 Little Rd, Suite 103. The Trinity care team includes Amanda Durrett, APRN, FNP-BC, and Dr. John Hanna, MD, who alternates weeks between our two offices. The scheduling team will match your visit with an available provider.
Schedule your Annual Wellness Visit in Trinity.
Medicare wellness visits in Hudson, FL
The visit is also offered at our Hudson office at 14153 Yosemite Dr., Suite 104. The Hudson care team includes Miranda McWhirter, APRN, AGACNP-BC, and Dr. Hanna on alternating weeks.
Schedule your Annual Wellness Visit in Hudson.
Who this care is for
The Annual Wellness Visit is a yearly visit for people with Medicare Part B. If you are in your first year of Part B, the Welcome to Medicare preventive visit is the right starting point.
This visit is especially useful if you:
- Want a clear plan for which screenings are due
- Take several medications and want them reviewed together
- See several specialists and want your care organized
- Live with ongoing conditions and may benefit from Chronic Care Management
Insurance and coverage
Medicare.gov (opens in a new tab) states that you pay nothing for the Annual Wellness Visit itself when your provider accepts assignment, and the Part B deductible does not apply to the visit. Additional tests, services or treatment provided during the same visit may have separate costs, such as coinsurance or the Part B deductible. Medicare Advantage plan rules and costs can differ. Coverage depends on your plan. Contact the office to verify participation. Please call the Trinity office at (727) 997-1635 or the Hudson office at (727) 605-3000 to verify your coverage before your visit. Our guide on how to check your Medicare coverage before booking walks through each step. Planning a coverage change for 2027? Read our Medicare Open Enrollment checklist.
Medicare Open Enrollment 2027
If you are reviewing Medicare coverage for next year, see our guide to Medicare enrollment dates, provider network checks, and questions to ask before changing plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit a physical?
No. It is a yearly prevention planning visit focused on your health history, risks, and screening plan. It is not a head to toe physical exam.
Does the Annual Wellness Visit cost anything?
With Original Medicare, Medicare.gov (opens in a new tab) states that you pay nothing for the Annual Wellness Visit itself when your provider accepts assignment. Additional tests, services or treatment provided during the same visit may have separate costs. Medicare Advantage plan rules and costs can differ. Coverage depends on your plan. Contact the office to verify participation.
How often can I have a Medicare wellness visit?
According to Medicare.gov, your first Annual Wellness Visit can't take place within 12 months of your Part B enrollment or your Welcome to Medicare visit. After that, it is available once every 12 months. The office can help confirm which visit fits your dates.
Do I need a Welcome to Medicare visit first?
No. Medicare.gov notes that you don't need a Welcome to Medicare visit to qualify for the yearly wellness visit.
Can I schedule an Annual Wellness Visit in Trinity?
Yes. The visit is offered at our Trinity office at 3633 Little Rd, Suite 103. Call (727) 997-1635 or request an appointment online.
Can I schedule an Annual Wellness Visit in Hudson?
Yes. The visit is also offered at our Hudson office at 14153 Yosemite Dr., Suite 104. Call (727) 605-3000 or request an appointment online.
What should I bring to my Annual Wellness Visit?
Bring your Medicare card, a photo ID, a list of your medications and supplements, and the names of your other doctors. Recent test results are helpful too.
Can I talk about a new health problem during the wellness visit?
Yes, and your provider will address it. A new problem may be billed as a separate service, or a separate visit may be scheduled. Call the office if you have questions about costs.
Does the Annual Wellness Visit include a memory screening?
Yes. A check on memory and thinking is part of the Annual Wellness Visit. It is a screening, not a diagnosis, and your provider explains any next steps.
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