Annual Physicals and Preventive Care in Boulder, CO
Most annual physicals feel like an assembly line: a few minutes with a provider you barely know, a rushed review of your labs, and out the door. At Base Camp Health, your annual visit is different. Expect 45 to 60 minutes of unhurried time with Ruth Bentley, FNP-C, a provider who knows your history and has room to listen.
A good annual physical is the foundation of preventive care. It is where Ruth catches problems early, addresses risk factors before they turn into diagnoses, and sets health goals with you, with follow-up throughout the year instead of once every twelve months.
What your annual physical includes:
A full head-to-toe exam with time for a real conversation about your health
Review and interpretation of your labs, ordered at wholesale pricing with no markup
Age-appropriate preventive screening recommendations
A personalized plan for nutrition, sleep, activity, and any chronic conditions
Follow-up throughout the year by text, phone, or visit, at no extra cost
Because Base Camp Health is a direct primary care practice, your annual physical is part of an ongoing relationship, not a one-time transaction. If your labs show something worth watching, you are not waiting a year to revisit it. You text your provider, come in for a follow-up with no copay, and adjust the plan.
Preventive care is included in a Base Camp Health membership, which starts at $125/month for adults and $75/month for kids.
FAQs
How long is an annual physical here?
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Typically 45 to 60 minutes, compared with the 15-minute slot common in insurance-based practices.
Are labs included?
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For those with commercial insurance, annual screening labs are billed through insurance. For patients without commercial insurance and those wishing to go beyond the standard annual lab panel, lab work is offered at wholesale pricing with no markup. See lab pricingfor common test costs.
What if something comes up in my results?
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You follow up via message or an in-office visit at no per-visit cost, and make necessary adjustments with continued monitoring rather than waiting until next year.
Can I do vaccines as a part of my annual exam?
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Yes! We offer vaccines through our partnership with Chinook Health- which means patients with commercial insurance can have vaccines billed to their insurance, and those paying out of pocket are getting incredibly competitive pricing.