Medicare's first yearly wellness visit (a prevention plan, not a physical exam). What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Medicare's first yearly wellness visit (a prevention plan, not a physical exam).
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Medicare's 2026 national price for medicare Annual Wellness Visit is $174 at office or clinic; $174 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Usually at office or clinic ($174) rather than office or clinic ($174), about $0 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
As a covered preventive screening, it is usually $0 to the patient with Medicare and most private plans. If it's done for a symptom, or something is found and treated, normal cost-sharing can apply.
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.