Your primary care provider can help with routine checkups, unexpected illnesses, and ongoing health concerns. Finding the right fit means considering both the provider and how the office works.

Before booking your first appointment, ask these five questions.

1. Are You in My Insurance Plan’s Network?

Confirm participation in your specific plan. An office may accept an insurance company without being in every network that company offers.

Have your insurance card ready when you call, and verify network participation with your insurer. Ask whether you need to select the provider as your primary care doctor before your appointment.

If you are uninsured, ask about self-pay pricing, what is included, and which services may involve additional charges.

2. Does the Provider Meet My Health Needs?

Ask whether the provider treats your age group and regularly manages your health concerns.

Family medicine physicians generally care for patients across age groups, while internal medicine physicians focus on adults. Individual practices may have their own age limits and service offerings.

You can also ask about language preferences and the provider’s approach to care. At your first visit, consider whether you feel heard, understand the recommendations, and feel comfortable asking questions.

3. How Soon Can I Get an Appointment?

Ask about new-patient availability, office hours, and scheduling follow-up care.

It also helps to know what happens when you become sick unexpectedly. Ask whether sick appointments are available and whether another provider can see you when your usual provider is unavailable.

At Total Family Care, same-day sick visits depend on availability. Please call before coming in.

4. How Does the Office Communicate?

Ask how you will receive test results, request refills, and get answers to questions between visits.

Find out whom to contact for time-sensitive concerns and what to do outside regular office hours. Understanding the process can make it easier to follow your care plan.

5. Can I See the Same Provider Over Time?

An ongoing relationship helps your provider learn your health history, track changes, and monitor treatment.

Ask whether routine follow-ups can be scheduled with the same provider and how the team coordinates care when that person is unavailable.

Planning a Visit to Total Family Care

Total Family Care has Flamingo and Rainbow locations in Las Vegas. Confirm services and scheduling at your intended location before visiting.

• TB injections: Available only at Flamingo. Established patients should contact the office for scheduling information.
• SHIELD Labs: A lab technician visits the office every third Friday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. If that Friday is a holiday, ask the office about the schedule. Confirm the location and any preparation instructions before visiting.
• Self-pay appointments: Available for patients without insurance. Call for current pricing and information about what is included.

To schedule your first visit, call Total Family Care at <a href=”702-233-4555″>702-233-4555</a> to discuss your needs, verify insurance participation or self-pay options, and check appointment availability.