Many patients put off their annual wellness visit because they’re not sure what it involves — or because they feel fine and assume there’s nothing to check. But preventive care is not just for people who feel sick. It’s the most effective tool we have for catching health risks before they become serious conditions. At Elite Complete Care LLC, we make your annual wellness visit simple, thorough, and accessible — in-office, in-home, or via telehealth.
📌 The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force estimates that routine preventive visits can reduce all-cause mortality by detecting risk factors early, when they are most treatable.
What Is an Annual Wellness Visit?
An annual wellness visit (AWV) is a comprehensive health review that goes beyond a routine sick visit. It’s a dedicated appointment focused entirely on your overall health, risk factors, and prevention strategy for the year ahead.
Medicare patients are entitled to a free Annual Wellness Visit every 12 months. Learn more from Medicare.gov about Annual Wellness Visits and what’s covered.
What Happens During Your Visit?
Health History Review
Your provider will review your personal and family medical history, current medications, allergies, and any symptoms you’ve been experiencing. This builds the foundation of your personalised prevention plan.
Vital Signs and Physical Measurements
We check blood pressure, heart rate, weight, height, and BMI. These baseline measurements are key indicators of cardiovascular health, metabolic risk, and more.
Preventive Health Screenings
Depending on your age, sex, and personal risk factors, your provider may recommend screenings for:
- Diabetes and blood glucose levels
- Cholesterol and lipid panel
- Blood pressure and hypertension risk
- Cancer risk (colorectal, cervical, breast, prostate)
- Thyroid function
- Vision and hearing
Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
A Health Risk Assessment is conducted to evaluate lifestyle habits, mental health, fall risk, and chronic disease risk factors. It forms the core of your personalised prevention plan for the coming year.
Cognitive and Mental Health Screening
For patients 65 and older, cognitive assessments help identify early signs of memory decline or dementia. For all patients, mental health screening helps address anxiety, depression, or stress that may be affecting physical health.
Medication Review
Your provider will review all current medications to check for interactions, side effects, and opportunities to simplify your regimen. This is especially important for patients managing multiple chronic conditions.
Personalised Prevention Plan
Your visit concludes with a written prevention plan outlining health goals, recommended screenings, immunisations, lifestyle changes, and follow-up care for the next 12 months.
Annual Wellness Visits vs. Regular Sick Visits: What’s the Difference?
Many patients confuse their yearly check-up with a sick visit. Here’s the key distinction:
- Annual Wellness Visit: focused on prevention, health risk review, and long-term planning
- Sick visit: focused on diagnosing and treating a specific illness or symptom
Both types of visits are important — and both are available at Elite Complete Care, including via telehealth for patients across Florida.
Who Should Get an Annual Wellness Visit?
Everyone. But especially:
- Adults 40 and older managing ongoing health risks
- Patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage (often covered at no cost)
- Patients with diabetes, heart disease, or hypertension
- Patients who haven’t seen a doctor in over a year
- Anyone wanting to take a proactive approach to their health
Book Your Annual Wellness Visit in Orlando, FL
At Elite Complete Care LLC, we offer in-home and virtual annual wellness visits for patients across Orlando and Central Florida. Our team accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE.
Don’t wait until something feels wrong. A wellness visit today could change your health outcomes for years to come. Visit our appointment page to schedule yours, or call us at +1 (321) 960-4980.
✅ Annual Wellness Visits are often covered 100% under Medicare. Don’t leave that benefit unused — book yours today.