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Insurance
  • Cigna (368)
  • First Health (363)
  • Aetna (356)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (353)
  • Humana (330)
  • Curative (323)
  • UnitedHealthCare (322)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida (237)
  • AvMed (234)
  • Florida Blue (207)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue (199)
  • Anthem (135)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia (126)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (107)
  • Ambetter (100)
  • MultiPlan (97)
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan (49)
  • Coventry Health Care (48)
  • Midwest Health Plan (34)
  • Health Net (33)
  • WellCare (23)
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint) (21)
  • MVP Health Care (20)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (15)
  • Assurant Health (14)
  • Careplus (13)
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) (13)
  • Oscar Health (13)
  • Golden Rule (12)
  • Molina Healthcare (12)
  • Anthem Blue Cross (1)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company (1)
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  • Blue Care Network of Michigan (BCN) (1)
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (1)
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina (1)
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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming (1)
  • Blue Cross of Idaho (1)
  • Blue Medicare Advantage (1)
  • Blue Shield of California (1)
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York (1)
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (1)
  • Canopy Health (1)
  • Capital Blue Cross (1)
  • CareFirst BlueChoice, Inc. (1)
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  • CBA Blue (1)
  • ChoiceCare Network (1)
  • Cigna-HealthSpring (1)
  • Delta Dental (1)
  • Delta Dental of New York (1)
  • Delta Dental of Washington (1)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (1)
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (1)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (1)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York (1)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia (1)
  • Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York (1)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (1)
  • Humana Benefit Plan of Illinois (1)
  • Humana Employers Health Plan of Georgia (1)
  • Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana (1)
  • Humana Health Plan of Ohio (1)
  • Humana Health Plan of Texas (1)
  • Humana/CompBenefits (1)
  • HumanaOne (1)
  • Independence Blue Cross (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc. (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States (1)
  • Medicaid (1)
  • Medicaid of Arkansas (1)
  • Medicaid of California (1)
  • Medicaid of Florida (1)
  • Medicaid of Idaho (1)
  • Medicaid of Illinois (1)
  • Medicaid of Indiana (1)
  • Medicaid of Kentucky (1)
  • Medicaid of Maryland (1)
  • Medicaid of Missouri (1)
  • Medicaid of Oregon (1)
  • Medicaid of Tennessee (1)
  • Medicaid of Utah (1)
  • Premera Blue Cross (1)
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield (1)
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah (1)
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington (1)
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon (1)
  • Regence BlueShield (1)
  • United Concordia (1)
  • United Concordia Dental (1)
  • UnitedHealth Group (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare of California (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare Plan of the River Valley (1)
  • UnitedHealthOne (1)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield (1)
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Gender

Gender
  • Female (258)
  • Male (466)

Distance

Distance
  • 1 mile (142)
  • 5 miles (414)
  • 10 miles (724)
  • 25 miles (2658)
  • 50 miles (4188)
  • 100 miles (7253)
  • National (250102)

Specialty

Specialty
  • Cardiology (38)
  • Gastroenterology (29)
  • Pulmonary Disease (27)
  • Critical Care Medicine (19)
  • Geriatric Medicine (19)
  • Infectious Disease Medicine (17)
  • Rheumatology (16)
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine (14)
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (13)
  • Pediatrics (13)
  • Family Medicine (10)
  • Hospital Medicine (10)
  • Medical Oncology (10)
  • General Medical Practice (8)
  • Nephrology (8)
  • Sleep Medicine (8)
  • Emergency Medicine (6)
  • Interventional Cardiology (5)
  • Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) (4)
  • Allergy & Immunology (4)
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (4)
  • Hematology (4)
  • Addiction Medicine (3)
  • Concierge Medicine (3)
  • Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases (3)
  • Dermatology (3)
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (3)
  • Preventive Medicine (3)
  • Functional Medicine (2)
  • Hematology & Oncology (2)
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Age

Age
  • Under 40 (152)
  • 41-50 (144)
  • 51-60 (201)
  • 61-70 (117)
  • Over 70 (77)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (94)
  • Tomorrow (95)
  • Schedules online (4)
  • Accepts new patients (307)
  • Telehealth (238)

Language

Language
  • Afrikaans (1)
  • Arabic (15)
  • Bangla (2)
  • Bengali (4)
  • Burmese (1)
  • Chinese (5)
  • Creole (1)
  • Croatian (2)
  • Danish (1)
  • Dutch (1)
  • French (16)
  • German (2)
  • Greek (2)
  • Gujarati (5)
  • Hebrew (1)
  • Hindi (28)
  • Italian (4)
  • Lao (1)
  • Laotian (1)
  • Mandarin (1)
  • Marathi (1)
  • Panjabi (1)
  • Polish (5)
  • Portuguese (3)
  • Punjabi (3)
  • Pushto (1)
  • Romanian (2)
  • Russian (5)
  • Serbian (1)
  • Serbo-croatian (1)
  • Spanish (68)
  • Tagalog (2)
  • Taiwanese (1)
  • Telugu (2)
  • Turkish (1)
  • Urdu (5)
  • Vietnamese (2)
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Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (109)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (264)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (391)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (429)
  • 1 Star And Higher (455)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Morton Plant Hospital (255)
  • Mease Countryside Hospital (125)
  • St. Joseph's Hospital (110)
  • Mease Dunedin Hospital (78)
  • HCA Florida Largo Hospital (76)
  • HCA Florida Northside Hospital (31)
  • AdventHealth North Pinellas (27)
  • St. Anthony's Hospital (27)
  • Morton Plant North Bay Hospital (26)
  • Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital (22)
  • HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital (16)
  • Tampa General Hospital (15)
  • HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital (12)
  • AdventHealth Tampa (11)
  • HCA Florida Blake Hospital (8)
  • HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital (7)
  • HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital (7)
  • Winter Haven Hospital (7)
  • HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital (6)
  • AdventHealth Wesley Chapel (6)
  • HCA Florida Brandon Hospital (6)
  • HCA Florida Kendall Hospital (6)
  • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (6)
  • South Florida Baptist Hospital (5)
  • HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital (5)
  • AdventHealth Carrollwood (5)
  • Cape Coral Hospital (5)
  • BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel (5)
  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital (4)
  • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital (4)
  • HCA Florida Westside Hospital (4)
  • Lee Memorial Hospital (4)
  • HCA Florida South Shore Hospital (4)
  • AdventHealth Orlando (4)
  • Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Campus (4)
  • HCA Florida Trinity Hospital (4)
  • HCA Florida Northwest Hospital (4)
  • St. Joseph's Hospital-South (4)
  • HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital (3)
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center (3)
  • Gulf Coast Medical Center (3)
  • HCA Florida JFK Hospital (3)
  • Memorial Hospital West (3)
  • HCA Florida Aventura Hospital (3)
  • Palm Bay Hospital (3)
  • DCH Regional Medical Center (3)
  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville (3)
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital (3)
  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (3)
  • HCA Florida Highlands Hospital (3)
  • HCA Florida Englewood Hospital (2)
  • UF Health Flagler Hospital (2)
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital (2)
  • UCF Lake Nona Hospital (2)
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice (2)
  • Jupiter Medical Center (2)
  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital (2)
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center (2)
  • Emory Decatur Hospital (2)
  • Tampa General Hospital Brooksville (2)
  • AdventHealth Sebring (2)
  • HCA Florida Osceola Hospital (2)
  • Naples Community Hospital (2)
  • Lehigh Regional Medical Center (2)
  • Physicians Regional Medical Center Pine Ridge (2)
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center (2)
  • Bartow Regional Medical Center (2)
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (2)
  • Memorial Hospital Miramar (2)
  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital (2)
  • HCA Florida Citrus Hospital (2)
  • Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital (2)
  • Hendricks Regional Health (2)
  • Ascension Saint Vincent Carmel (2)
  • Tristar Skyline Medical Center (2)
  • HCA Florida Saint Lucie Hospital (2)
  • AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach (2)
  • Baptist Hospital (2)
  • St. Francis Downtown (2)
  • Conviva Florida, Tampa (2)
  • Coral Gables Hospital (1)
  • Duke Health Raleigh Hospital (1)
  • Portsmouth Regional Hospital (1)
  • Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital (1)
  • Pascagoula Hospital (1)
  • Peterson Regional Medical Center (1)
  • AdventHealth Ocala (1)
  • Doctors Hospital (1)
  • Oviedo Medical Center (1)
  • Memorial Regional Hospital (1)
  • Cape Cod Hospital (1)
  • Harris Regional Hospital (1)
  • Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr (1)
  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (1)
  • Piedmont Newton Hospital (1)
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital (1)
  • Pennsylvania Hospital (1)
  • Saint Luke's Hospital Of Kansas City (1)
  • White River Medical Center (1)
  • NYU Langone Hospitals (1)
  • UT Health Tyler (1)
  • Heritage Valley Beaver (1)
  • Braxton County Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Tri-State Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Skagit Valley Hospital (1)
  • Middle Park Medical Center (1)
  • Tampa General Hospital Crystal River (1)
  • UPMC Horizon-Greenville (1)
  • Doylestown Hospital (1)
  • Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Aurora Medical Center-Bay Area (1)
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (1)
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital (1)
  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (1)
  • Akron City Hospital (1)
  • Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital (1)
  • Regional West Medical Center (1)
  • Northern Light Inland Hospital (1)
  • Ascension St. John Medical Center (1)
  • Duke Regional Hospital (1)
  • Strong Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Emory Hillandale Hospital (1)
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-McKinney (1)
  • AdventHealth Fish Memorial (1)
  • Akron General (1)
  • Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital (1)
  • Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital (1)
  • Hendrick Medical Center (1)
  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center (1)
  • Viera Hospital (1)
  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle (1)
  • Northern Light A R Gould Hospital (1)
  • Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire (1)
  • Sun Coast Hospital (1)
  • Davie Medical Center (1)
  • Columbia Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital-Madison (1)
  • Summersville Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Southeast Health Medical Center (1)
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem (1)
  • Saint Joseph London (1)
  • Trinity Health System-East Campus (1)
  • St Clair Hospital (1)
  • West Palm Hospital (1)
  • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital (1)
  • Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital (1)
  • Memorial Medical Center (1)
  • Saint Joseph Hospital (1)
  • Broward Health Coral Springs (1)
  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (1)
  • HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital (1)
  • HCA Florida Capital Hospital (1)
  • Orlando Health South Lake Hospital (1)
  • UW Medical Center-Montlake (1)
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital-Barry Road (1)
  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Buda (1)
  • Allegheny General Hospital (1)
  • Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital Janesville (1)
  • Covenant Childrens Hospital (1)
  • Lewis County General Hospital (1)
  • Sentara Obici Hospital (1)
  • Davis Medical Center (1)
  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (1)
  • Cape Canaveral Hospital (1)
  • Boone Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Sutter Amador Hospital (1)
  • Tulane Medical Center (1)
  • Boca Raton Regional Hospital (1)
  • Medical Center Enterprise (1)
  • Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Wahiawa General Hospital (1)
  • Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (1)
  • Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge (1)
  • Northern Light Mercy Hospital (1)
  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler (1)
  • Newyork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital (1)
  • St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus (1)
  • UPMC Williamsport (1)
  • Alamance Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Wellstar North Fulton Hospital (1)
  • Temple University Hospital (1)
  • Beckley ARH Hospital (1)
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Brenham (1)
  • CAMC General Hospital (1)
  • St. Luke's Boise Medical Center (1)
  • Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital (1)
  • St. Mary Medical Center (1)
  • Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital (1)
  • Memorial Hospital Pembroke (1)
  • Rush Memorial Hospital (1)
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst (1)
  • Broward Health Imperial Point (1)
  • North Oaks Medical Center (1)
  • Highlands Cashiers Hospital (1)
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital (1)
  • SgMc Health-Main (1)
  • Halifax Health Medical Center (1)
  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center (1)
  • West Boca Medical Center (1)
  • Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital (1)
  • Valley Hospital Medical Center (1)
  • Lee's Summit Medical Center (1)
  • Hill Country Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Mayo Clinic In Florida (1)
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County Hospital (1)
  • Tristar Summit Medical Center (1)
  • Hialeah Hospital (1)
  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center (1)
  • Piedmont Fayette Hospital (1)
  • Flowers Hospital (1)
  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center (1)
  • AdventHealth Redmond (1)
  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Silver Cross Hospital (1)
  • Desoto Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital (1)
  • Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis (1)
  • Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield Campus (1)
  • Northern Light Mayo Hospital (1)
  • AdventHealth Dade City (1)
  • Roper Hospital (1)
  • Penn Highlands Dubois (1)
  • Saint Francis Hospital (1)
  • HCA Florida Mercy Hospital (1)
  • Ssm Health St. Clare Hospital-Baraboo (1)
  • Weirton Medical Center (1)
  • Delray Medical Center (1)
  • Atrium Health Cabarrus (1)
  • Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca (1)
  • Upland Hills Health (1)
  • Ascension Ne Wisconsin-St. Elizabeth Campus (1)
  • Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center (1)
  • East Alabama Medical Center (1)
  • Concord Hospital-Laconia (1)
  • Canonsburg General Hospital (1)
  • Mad River Community Hospital (1)
  • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center (1)
  • Lankenau Medical Center (1)
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego (1)
  • Manatee Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Community Hospital (1)
  • Molokai General Hospital (1)
  • Mount Sinai Hospital (1)
  • Allegheny Valley Hospital (1)
  • AdventHealth Lake Wales (1)
  • Logan Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Westchester Medical Center (1)
  • El Centro Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Saint Joseph East (1)
  • Slidell Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Holy Cross Hospital (1)
  • Ascension St Vincent's Riverside (1)
  • Atrium Health University City (1)
  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center (1)
  • UT Health North Campus Tyler (1)
  • HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital (1)
  • Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland (1)
  • Tristar Horizon Medical Center (1)
  • Saint Luke's Hospital Anderson (1)
  • UPMC Presbyterian (1)
  • Christiana Hospital (1)
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Affirming Care

Affirming Care
  • LGBTQ+ affirming (1)

HG Choice Specialties

HG Choice Specialties
  • PS127 (10)
  • PS324 (14)
  • PS863 (7)

Patient Favorite Specialties

Patient Favorite Specialties
  • PS045 (1)
  • PS332 (1)
  • PS412 (21)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Internal Medicine Specialists in Clearwater, FL

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Yes, we have a list of internal medicine specialists in Clearwater, FL who accept UnitedHealthCare insurance plans. To find them, simply search for internal medicine specialists in your area and use our insurance filter option. Select 'UnitedHealthCare' as your insurance provider, and the search results will display specialists who accept this insurance plan.

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Yes, many internal medicine specialists in Clearwater, FL are currently offering telehealth services. Telehealth allows you to consult with a specialist from the comfort of your home using video calls or phone calls. To find internal medicine specialists offering telehealth in your area, simply search for internal medicine specialists in Clearwater, FL on our platform. When viewing the search results, you can filter by telehealth as an option to see specialists who provide remote consultations. Providers who accept telehealth are also noted on our provider search results.

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To make the most out of your internal medicine specialists appointment, consider the following tips: jot down your symptoms, concerns, and questions before the appointment, be open and honest about your medical history, and actively engage in discussions about treatment options and lifestyle changes. Don't hesitate to seek clarification on any aspects you don't fully understand.

Consulting a internal medicine specialists in your local area offers several benefits. You can enjoy convenient access to appointments and follow-up care. Additionally, local internal medicine specialists are often familiar with the prevalent health conditions and risk factors in the region, allowing for more personalized treatment plans. Regular follow-ups and monitoring are also easier to manage when your healthcare provider is nearby.

Internal Medicine Specialists near you often stay updated with the latest developments through continuous medical education, attending conferences, and participating in research. This commitment to staying informed benefits their patients by providing access to cutting-edge treatments and techniques. Feel free to ask your internal medicine specialists about recent advancements during your appointments.

Accessing state-specific healthcare programs and resources in Clearwater, FL is typically facilitated through the official website of your state's Department of Health or a similar state agency. These websites often provide information on Medicaid, state-funded health insurance programs, and resources for specific health concerns. Additionally, you can contact your local healthcare providers or community health centers for guidance on accessing state-specific programs and resources.

There are several options for low-cost or free clinics for uninsured individuals. You can begin your search by visiting the website of your state's Department of Health or accessing resources like the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC). Additionally, community health centers, nonprofit organizations, and local hospitals may offer sliding-scale fee clinics or programs designed to provide healthcare services to uninsured or underinsured individuals.

Connecting with local healthcare advocacy groups and organizations in Clearwater, FL is an excellent way to stay informed and get involved. You can start by searching online for advocacy groups related to your specific healthcare interests within Clearwater, FL. Many of these organizations have websites or social media pages where you can find information on meetings, events, and ways to become a member or volunteer.

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