What is a Primary Care Physician

A Primary Care Physician is trained to manage you entire health care program. Primary Care Physicians typically include Family/General Practitioners, Internists, and Pediatricians. If you choose an HMO plan, you will usually be required to select a PCP from the available network. With a PPO plan, you usually are not required to select a PCP. You are available to visit any physician within the network. Online Provider Directories are available from your insurance company this site can also assist you in searching for physicians and/or hospitals.