"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"

"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"

What is a Primary Care Doctor? Do I need one?

SHAWNEE -- If you changed insurance recently, moved or your “regular doctor” retired recently, you may have been told you need to choose a new primary care doctor. But, what exactly does that mean? A primary care provider – also referred to as a PCP -- is a physician or advanced practice provider who provides both the first contact for a person with an undiagnosed health concern as well as continuing care for a variety of medical conditions.