also PCP. A health care professional who acts as a member’s personal health care manager. The PCP evaluates a patient’s medical condition and either treats the condition or coordinates required health care services.

This term is used interchangeably with primary care physician. The CMDP PCP is a physician who is responsible for the overall management of a member's health care. PCPs may include, but not limited to; a physician who is a family practitioner, general practitioner, internist, pediatrician, obstetrician, or gynecologist; a certified nurse midwife or nurse practitioner; or under the supervision of a physician, a physician's assistant.

Network family practitioners, general practitioners, internists, dentists, or pediatricians under the HMO, EPO, and DHMO options. PCPs arrange referrals and supervise other care, such as specialist services and hospitalization. All PCPs meet HMO, EPO, or DHMO qualification standards and are subject to periodic review.

a doctor or nurse who provides most of your medical care

a nurse practitioner or medical doctor who is responsible for the majority of your health care needs

a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Medical Doctor

The first health care provider a managed care plan's member is required to contact when he or she needs health care services, usually a physician specializing in primary care services. The primary care provider is responsible for knowing the member's complete medical history, performing routine health care duties, and referring the member to a specialist when necessary.

A physician or facility that directs all your health care needs. Wardenburg Health Center is the primary care provider for the Golden Buffalo Student Health Insurance plans.

The provider that serves as the initial interface between the consumer and the healthcare system. The PCP is usually a physician, selected by the consumer upon enrollment, who is trained in one of the primary care specialties and who coordinates the treatment of consumers under his/her care.

A doctor responsible for administering a health insurance consumer's health care needs. PCP is usually the medical care gatekeeper, sending the patient too more specialized physicians for specialist care.

A provider selected by a managed care plan or LSHO to provide or arrange health care services for enrollee and who is designated by an enrolled participant.

a doctor or nurse practitioner that takes care of your health care needs and serves as your "medical home." A PCP can manage all of your health care needs and arrange for care from other doctors, when needed.

The doctor who coordinates a person's medical care in an HIV SNP and provides referrals to specialists.

Refers to a health care professional who provides you with comprehensive medical care. A Primary Care Provider can be a medical doctor or physician [MD], a physician's assistant [PA] or a nurse practitioner [NP]. He or she conducts your regular physical exams and takes care of your health care needs. When necessary, your primary care provider refers you to a specialist for further examination and treatment.

A physician, usually a family or general practitioner, internist or pediatrician, who provides a broad range of routine medical services and refers members to specialists, hospitals and other providers as necessary. Under some health plans, a referral by the Primary Care Provider is required to obtain services from other providers. Each covered family member chooses his or her own PCP from the network's physicians.

A healthcare professional (usually a physician) who is responsible for monitoring an individual's overall healthcare needs.

The provider that serves as the initial interface between the member and the medical care system. The PCP is usually a physician, selected by the member upon enrollment, who is trained in one of the primary care specialties who treats and is responsible for coordinating the treatment of members assigned to his/her plan. (See Gatekeeper).

Traditionally, the health professional with whom you have a regular relationship, such as your "regular doctor." In managed care, primary care providers (who may be Nurse Practitioners instead of physicians) often act as "gatekeepers," deciding if you need certain tests or referrals to specialists.

A primary care provider (PCP) is a general practitioner who sees people of all ages for common medical problems. This person is usually a doctor, but may be a physician's assistant or a nurse practitioner. Your PCP is often involved in your care for a long time, so it is important to select someone with whom you will work well with.

A health care professional (usually a physician) who is responsible for monitoring an individual's overall health care needs. Typically, a PCP serves as a "quarterback" for an individual's medical care, referring the individual to more specialized physicians for specialist care.

A primary care provider (PCP) coordinates all of your care through an HMO or POS plan. In general, a PCP is an internist, family or general practitioner, nurse practitioner or pediatrician. Close Window

a medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO) with general training who sees a wide variety of patients; sometimes known as either an internist or a family practice physician

A healthcare professional who acts as a member's personal healthcare manager. The PCP evaluates a patient's medical condition and either treats the condition or coordinates required healthcare services.

Your primary care provider, or PCP, is your main health care provider. Your PCP works with you to coordinate all aspects of your care. As a member of our plan, you need to choose a PCP. If you do not choose a PCP, we'll choose one for you.

An old fashioned family doctor called by a new name. A general physician, pediatrician, and gynecologist can qualify depending on your healthcare plan. You must specify a PCP if you select an HMO or POS plan.

A physician or other medical professional who serves as a group member's first contact with a plan's healthcare system. Also known as a primary care physician, personal care physician, or personal care provider.

A health care professional who is responsible for monitoring an individual's overall health care needs. Typically, a PCP serves as a "gatekeeper" for an individual's medical care, referring the individual to specialists and admitting them to hospitals when needed.

The Primary Care Provider (PCP), usually a general practitioner who takes care of general healthcare needs, and refers patients to a specialist, as needed.

A primary care provider such as a family practitioner, general internist, pediatrician and sometimes an ob/gyn. Generally, a PCP supervises, coordinates and provides medical care to members of a plan. The PCP may initiate all referrals for specialty care.