A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a once-per-year appointment covered by Medicare Part B. Unlike a routine physical or sick visit, the AWV focuses on health risk assessment, screening, and prevention—not diagnosing or treating new or existing conditions.
TAG ARCHIVES: Annual Physical Exam
Annual check-ups help with early detection of health issues, allow time to adjust medications, ensure vaccinations are up to date, and promote preventive care. Just like a regular dental check-up, annual physical exams focus on catching problems early, before they get worse.
The “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit is covered by Medicare Part B if completed within the first 12 months of coverage. The “Welcome to Medicare” visit is not a physical exam.