A relationship for your whole health
When you see the same primary care doctor for years, they get to know your health history, including what illnesses you’re prone to and medications you’re taking. They’re best suited to treat your overall health needs. A primary care doctor can also:
- Refer you to a specialist, lab or imaging center, if needed
- Talk with your other doctors to ensure your care is coordinated
- Monitor complex and chronic health conditions you may have
- Help keep you healthy through checkups, annual wellness visits and vaccines
Care for you and your whole family
A primary care doctor is sometimes called a primary care physician or PCP. You can think of them as your first line of defense when you or a loved one isn’t feeling well. They’re also who you’ll see for preventive services, like annual checkups. Many are considered family doctors and can treat children, adolescents and adults.
Primary care doctor highlights
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Cost, Low cost for personalized care
Low cost for personalized care
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Average wait time, 30 minutes
30 minutes
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Availability, In-person, virtual or by phone
In-person, virtual or by phone
Ready to find a primary care doctor?
Just log in to your Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan online member account. Then, look for “Doctor’s Office” and choose “Find a PCP” to start your search.
LOG IN TO FIND A DOCTOR
Register now for an online member account.
You can use your online account to find a doctor who:
- Accepts your health plan
- Offers same-day appointments or after-hours care
- Speaks the language you need
- Offers virtual or phone appointments
- Is close to your home or work
A virtual option for primary care
Virtual Primary Care by Teladoc Health®
If it's hard for you to visit your primary care physician in person, Virtual Primary Care may be an option. Virtual Primary Care allows you to set up regular primary care visits online. It gives members 18 years and older access to:
- A U.S. board-certified primary care physician
- A virtual care team including a registered nurse and certified medical assistant to help develop a personalized care plan
- Unlimited messaging to your virtual care team through the Teladoc Health app
Virtual Primary Care is an available benefit on some PPO health plans. Log in to your online member account to see if it's included on your health plan. Don't have an online account? Register now.
Two ways to access Virtual Care
Download the Teladoc Health app and set up an account on your mobile device, or use your Blue Cross member account to access Virtual Care on mobile or desktop.
Use the Teladoc Health app on your mobile device
Download the Teladoc Health app and create an account. The app connects securely and is available at no cost for most Apple and Android devices through the Apple App Store® and Google Play™.
Connect through your Blue Cross online account
You can access Virtual Care directly though your Blue Cross online member account. Simply log in to start using your health plan's Virtual Care benefits.
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The information contained on this webpage is for educational purposes only. Nothing on this webpage is intended to be, nor should be used as or relied upon as, professional medical advice. Nothing contained on this webpage is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. For medical advice, or to receive medical diagnosis or treatment, consult with your health care provider.
Teladoc Health® is an independent company that provides Virtual Care Solutions for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network.