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No-Cost Preventive Care to Support Your Long-Term Health
If you have Medicare coverage, you are eligible for one Medicare Annual Wellness Visit each year at no cost. This important preventive appointment focuses on reviewing your overall health, identifying risk factors, and creating a personalized plan to help you stay healthy and independent.
These annual preventive visits allow your primary care provider to monitor your health, provide valuable screenings, and ensure you’re on the right track for a healthy future.
What Is a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit?
A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is not the same as a traditional head-to-toe physical exam. Instead, it focuses on preventive health planning, risk assessment, and long-term wellness strategy.
The goal is to detect potential health risks early and create a customized prevention plan tailored to your needs.
Medicare covers:
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One Initial Annual Wellness Visit (if you’ve had Medicare Part B for more than 12 months)
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One Subsequent Annual Wellness Visit every year after that
Why Annual Medicare Wellness Visits Matter
Early Detection of Health Risks
Many chronic conditions—such as diabetes, heart disease, and cognitive decline—develop gradually. Annual wellness visits help identify risks early.
Personalized Prevention Strategy
You receive a tailored plan based on your age, medical history, and lifestyle.
Support for Healthy Aging
We assess fall risk, cognitive function, mobility, and preventive care needs to help you stay independent and active.
Coordination of Care
Your wellness visit helps ensure all specialists, medications, and preventive services are aligned with your overall health plan.
What’s Covered in Your Free Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
Comprehensive Review of Your Medical History
Discussion of past medical conditions, surgeries, medications, family history, and specialists involved in your care.
Health Risk Assessment
Evaluation of lifestyle factors such as:
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Nutrition
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Exercise
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Tobacco and alcohol use
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Fall risk
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Home safety
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Cognitive health
Preventive Screenings
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Blood pressure
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Weight and BMI
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Depression screening
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Cognitive screening
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Review of recommended cancer screenings
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Immunization review
Personalized Wellness Plan
A written prevention plan that includes:
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Recommended screenings and timelines
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Lifestyle recommendations
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Chronic condition monitoring
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Vaccination schedule
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Referrals if needed
Who Should Schedule an Annual Visit?
An Annual Wellness Visit is recommended for:
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Medicare patients who have had Part B coverage for at least 12 months
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Adults 65+ focused on preventive care and healthy aging
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Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or hypertension
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Individuals who want a personalized prevention plan
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Seniors concerned about fall risk, memory changes, or medication safety
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Anyone who has not had a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit in the past 12 months
Even if you feel healthy, this yearly visit helps detect potential risks early and ensures your preventive care stays on track.
Experienced, Preventive-Focused Providers
Our team emphasizes early detection, risk reduction, and personalized health planning tailored to your unique needs.
Comprehensive Risk Assessment
We evaluate medical history, medications, lifestyle factors, fall risk, and cognitive health to support safe, independent living.
Coordinated, Whole-Person Care
Your wellness visit integrates seamlessly with lab services, chronic disease management, immunizations, and specialty referrals.
Clear, Personalized Prevention Plans
You leave with a written wellness roadmap outlining screenings, vaccinations, and next steps to support long-term health.
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Dr. Cecilia Keady
DNP, FNP, APRN
Brings decades of clinical experience and is dedicated to compassionate, culturally responsive care that supports patients and families.
Luke Little
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CEN
Provides thoughtful primary care with a focus on prevention, chronic disease management, and patient-centered treatment.
Ashley Petrin
FNP, APRN
Passionate about preventive care, patient education, and building strong relationships that support long-term wellness.
Anna Keady
PA-C
Provides patient-centered care focused on prevention, education, and supporting the health of individuals and families.
Jamie Stone
FNP, APRN
Delivers compassionate, comprehensive care while helping patients take an active role in their health.
What Our Patients Are Saying
Real patients. Real experiences. Real support.
I have been using Keady Family Practice for many years. I can’t say enough about ALL of the staff at this practice. The office staff is always helpful, kind, prompt & professional. The health care providers are friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable
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I’ve been coming here for a very long time. I really love this doctors office to the point where even when I moved back to NY briefly I still kept and drove up for Keady Family Practice! All the staff are very welcoming and friendly!You can get seen very quickly when an appt is needed.
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Dr. Keady, goes above and beyond to show she truly cares for her Patients as a whole. Always takes time to explain why she thinks a certain medication would be a good choice and explains the reasons for her choices. Providing time for not only questions but answers.
Pam C.
I've been coming here for years, everyone is very helpful and most all of my appointments have been on time and not much waiting. Dr Keady has always gone above and beyond for my care. Thanks so much for everything you do!
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Insurance & Coverage
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Medicare covers one Annual Wellness Visit per year at no cost to you.
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Most commercial insurance plans cover one preventive physical per year at no cost when services meet preventive guidelines.
Our team can verify your eligibility and confirm coverage before your appointment so there are no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a yearly preventive appointment covered by Medicare Part B. It focuses on reviewing your health history, identifying risk factors, performing preventive screenings, and creating a personalized wellness plan to help you stay healthy.
Yes. Medicare covers one Annual Wellness Visit per year at no cost to you, as long as you meet eligibility requirements. Additional tests, lab work, or new medical concerns discussed during the visit may result in separate billing depending on your coverage.
A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit focuses on preventive planning and health risk assessment rather than a full head-to-toe physical exam. It includes a review of medical history, screenings, and a personalized prevention plan. A traditional physical exam may involve more comprehensive hands-on examination and diagnostic testing.
Your visit may include:
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Comprehensive medical history review
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Medication review
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Blood pressure, weight, and vital signs
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Depression screening
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Cognitive assessment
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Fall risk evaluation
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Immunization review
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A personalized prevention plan
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You qualify if:
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You have Medicare Part B
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You have had Medicare coverage for at least 12 months
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It has been at least 12 months since your last Annual Wellness Visit
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Medicare covers one Annual Wellness Visit every 12 months. You must wait 12 full months from your previous wellness visit before scheduling the next one.
The Annual Wellness Visit itself does not automatically include lab work. However, your provider may recommend preventive or medically necessary labs based on your risk factors. Coverage for additional testing depends on Medicare guidelines.
Yes. Your provider will review chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease as part of your risk assessment. However, if detailed management or treatment changes are required, that portion of the visit may be billed separately.
These visits help detect health risks early, reduce complications from chronic disease, support healthy aging, and provide a clear preventive care plan tailored to your needs.
Please bring:
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A list of current medications and supplements
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Records from specialists (if applicable)
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Your insurance card and ID
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Any health concerns or questions
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Recent vaccination records
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Yes, but they may need to be scheduled separately depending on your insurance and Medicare coverage. Our team can help determine the best option for you.
Simply call our office to schedule your visit. Our team will confirm your eligibility, verify your Medicare coverage, and provide any preparation instructions before your appointment.
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Stay Proactive. Stay Protected. Stay Well.
Your annual wellness visit is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your long-term health.
Call 603-863-7777 or fill out our online form to learn more.