Preventive care is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your long-term health. At Infinity Regenerative and Neuropathy Center, we provide preventive care and health screenings in Plano, TX through our full-service Family Practice care for patients of all ages. The practice offers annual physical exams and wellness visits, preventive care and health screenings, chronic disease management, medication management, lab work and diagnostic testing referrals, and coordination of specialist care.
Our clinic is located at 4700 Dexter Drive, Suite 400, Plano, TX 75093, and patients can call (469) 209-8100 to request an appointment.
What Is Preventive Care?
Preventive care includes routine checkups, screenings, vaccines, counseling, and health evaluations designed to help prevent illness or detect conditions early. HealthCare.gov defines preventive services as routine health care that includes screenings, checkups, and patient counseling to prevent illness, disease, or other health problems.
Preventive care may include blood pressure screening, cholesterol screening, diabetes and prediabetes screening, weight and obesity screening, depression and mental health screening, cancer screening recommendations, vaccine review, lifestyle and nutrition counseling, tobacco and alcohol use screening, medication review, and lab work or diagnostic testing referrals when appropriate.
Why Health Screenings Matter
Many common health conditions can develop silently. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, prediabetes, diabetes, certain cancers, and thyroid concerns may not cause obvious symptoms at first. The CDC explains that screening tests help check for diseases early, when they may be easier to treat.
Regular preventive visits may help you catch health concerns before symptoms appear, monitor risk factors for chronic disease, stay current with age-appropriate screenings, review changes in medications, weight, energy, sleep, or pain, create a plan to improve long-term wellness, reduce avoidable health complications, and coordinate care with specialists when needed.
Preventive Care Services at Infinity Regenerative and Neuropathy Center
Infinity Regenerative and Neuropathy Center offers comprehensive Family Practice care in Plano, TX designed to help patients receive convenient care without needing to visit multiple providers. The practice offers preventive care and health screenings, annual physical exams and wellness visits, chronic disease management for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders, lab work and diagnostic testing referrals, medication management, and coordination of specialist care.
Common Preventive Health Screenings
Your recommended screenings depend on your age, sex, personal medical history, family history, lifestyle, and risk factors. Your provider can help determine which screenings are right for you.
Blood pressure screening can help evaluate your risk for heart disease and stroke. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggests annual hypertension screening for adults age 40 and older and for adults at increased risk.
Cholesterol screening can help evaluate your risk for heart disease and stroke. HealthCare.gov lists cholesterol screening for adults of certain ages or at higher risk as a covered preventive service for many plans.
Diabetes can develop gradually. HealthCare.gov lists type 2 diabetes screening for adults ages 40 to 70 who are overweight or obese as a preventive service, while current USPSTF recommendations include screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults ages 35 to 70 who are overweight or obese.
The USPSTF recommends colorectal cancer screening for adults ages 45 to 75. Your provider can discuss available screening options and whether earlier screening may be appropriate based on family history or other risk factors.
Preventive care also includes mental health. HealthCare.gov lists depression screening among covered preventive services for adults in many plans.
Who Should Schedule Preventive Care and Health Screenings?
You should consider scheduling a preventive care visit if you have not had a checkup in the past year, you have a family history of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, thyroid disease, or high blood pressure, you are gaining or losing weight unexpectedly, you have fatigue, sleep changes, pain, or reduced energy, you take prescription medications, you have not had recent blood work, you are unsure which screenings you need, you want help reducing future health risks, you need chronic disease monitoring, or you want to establish care with a Family Practice provider in Plano.
Frequently Asked Questions
What health screenings do I need every year?
Many adults benefit from yearly blood pressure screening, weight and BMI review, medication review, vaccine review, depression screening, and risk-based lab work. Your provider may also recommend cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, thyroid, or other screenings based on your age and health history.
Are preventive care and health screenings covered by insurance?
Many health plans cover certain preventive services when provided by an in-network medical provider, but coverage varies. HealthCare.gov states that most Marketplace plans cover a set of preventive services, including screening tests, without cost sharing when requirements are met.
How often should I schedule preventive care?
Most patients benefit from at least one preventive visit each year. Patients with chronic conditions, abnormal labs, high-risk family history, or medication needs may need more frequent visits.
What is the difference between a screening test and a diagnostic test?
A screening test checks for disease before symptoms appear. A diagnostic test is used when symptoms, abnormal findings, or known conditions require further evaluation.
Can preventive care help with chronic disease prevention?
Yes. Preventive care can help identify risk factors for chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. The CDC states that regular preventive services can help prevent chronic diseases or catch them early.
Can I schedule preventive care even if I feel healthy?
Yes. Preventive care is specifically designed for people who may not have symptoms but want to protect their long-term health and identify potential risks early.