Nov
16
are family practice and internal medicine doctors referred to as pcp?
By
Question: i am trying to find a pcp. can i see an internal medicine doctor or a family practice doctor?

Question: i am trying to find a pcp. can i see an internal medicine doctor or a family practice doctor?
2 Comments
November 16th, 2009 at 3:29 am
a pcp is a primary care physician and can be any doctor who is in internal medicine or a pediatrician someone who deals with your overall health once something were to happen like something in a particular area your pcp will refer you to a specialist like nuerologist or ear nose throat and so on
November 16th, 2009 at 3:56 am
Yes, family practice,internal medicine & gynocologist can all be considered PCCPs by insurance. If you have insurance you may need to find PCP that belongs to their panel.