A Medicare benefit built around prevention, not just an exam
The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is one of the most underused benefits available to patients, and at PremCare Family Medical Center in Orlando, Dr. Rasool makes it a genuinely useful part of your yearly care. Unlike a standard physical, the Annual Wellness Visit is centered on prevention planning — looking at where your health stands, identifying risks, and mapping out a plan for the year ahead. It is covered by Medicare once per year, and for patients across the Orlando area, it is a valuable checkpoint that often gets overlooked simply because people are not sure what it involves.
Many patients assume the Annual Wellness Visit is the same as a physical exam, but the two serve different purposes. The Annual Wellness Visit does not typically include a full hands-on physical exam — instead, it focuses on your health history, current risk factors, and a personalized prevention plan built around your specific situation. Dr. Rasool will walk you through exactly what your visit includes and can help you understand how it fits alongside any physical exam you may also need.
What your visit typically includes
While every visit is tailored to the individual, the Annual Wellness Visit generally covers several key areas.
- A health risk assessment, reviewing your medical history, family history, and current risk factors for chronic conditions.
- A review of current providers and medications, so your prevention plan reflects everything else involved in your care.
- Screening schedule planning, identifying which preventive screenings you are due for in the year ahead.
- A cognitive health check-in, part of the standard wellness visit conversation for Medicare patients.
- A personalized prevention plan, written out so you leave with a clear roadmap rather than a vague recommendation.
- A chance to ask questions, including about coverage, eligibility, and how the wellness visit fits with the rest of your care.
Why this visit is worth scheduling
Because the Annual Wellness Visit does not involve a hands-on exam, some patients skip it, assuming it is not worth the trip. In practice, it is one of the better tools available for staying ahead of chronic disease. The structured risk review often surfaces things that get missed in a busier, symptom-focused visit, and the personalized prevention plan gives you a clear sense of what to prioritize over the next year rather than guessing.
It also gives Dr. Rasool a dedicated block of time to look at your whole health picture without the pressure of addressing an acute problem at the same time. That unhurried focus tends to catch things that a rushed visit might miss, and it sets the stage for a more organized, effective year of care. Because eligibility and coverage details can vary, we always recommend calling ahead to confirm your specific situation before scheduling.
Schedule your visit
If you are enrolled in Medicare and are not sure whether you have used your Annual Wellness Visit this year, give us a call. Contact PremCare Family Medical Center at (407) 380-1428 to confirm your eligibility and schedule your visit with Dr. Rasool.