Choosing Your
Primary Care Provider

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Do you have a Primary Care Provider?

Finding the right Primary Care Provider (PCP) is key to achieving and maintaining good health.

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What is a PCP?

A PCP is a Primary Care Provider that you visit on a regular basis. They’ll know your entire medical history and help you make informed choices about your health.

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A Partner in Health

Through routine screenings and checkups, your PCP will work with you to help you stay healthy, manage illnesses, and track the status of your overall health.

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Your Care Team

Your PCP leads a Care Team of Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and others who collaborate to help you achieve better health outcomes.

How to select a PCP

Follow the steps below to find and designate an ACPNY PCP.

Step 1:

Check to see if ACPNY accepts your insurance. If not, consider becoming an EmblemHealth member.

Step 2:

Visit your health insurance company’s website or member portal to designate a PCP if required. If you’re an EmblemHealth member, sign in here.

Step 3:

Schedule your first appointment with your new Primary Care Provider.

In observance of Independence Day, most ACPNY offices will be closed on Friday, July 4. For your convenience, select offices will remain open. Learn more.

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